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Girraween

NSW 2145 · Cumberland

6,256 (2021) → 6,467 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Cumberland local government area (est. 302,848 residents)

80
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

6,256
Population
$1.43M
Median house (2025)
55
Safety score
77
Transport score

Girraween is a moderate growth suburb in Cumberland, NSW 2145, about 26km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.43M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 77/100, and is about 26km inland. Girraween has an overall score of 80/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 55/100.

25.6 km
To Sydney CBD
26.3 km
To coast
$750/wk
Median rent (house)
1.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

6,256
Population
36
Median age
3.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Cumberland LGA population (est. 2025)302,848
Median household income (weekly)$2,378
vs NSW median+28.5%
Bachelor degree or higher67.4%
Born in Australia34.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse871 / 147 / 887

Top countries of birth: India (34.89%), Sri Lanka (9.93%), Malta (1.97%), China (1.85%), New Zealand (1.09%)

Top languages: Tamil (20.62%), Gujarati (9.97%), Hindi (7.35%), Malayalam (3.32%), Punjabi (2.45%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.43M-12.3%
Median house (2025)
$889K-0.1%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$750 / $642 wk
Rental yield (house)2.7%
Days on market (house)35 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

55
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

15
Break & enter dwelling240/100k
15
Steal from dwelling240/100k
20
Motor vehicle theft320/100k
17
Domestic assault272/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
10
Non-domestic assault160/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 217 (all categories, latest year)3,469 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

97

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

224
Within 10km3 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1028 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Girraween High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1191
  • Girraween Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1132
  • St Anthony's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1107

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Metella Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1070
  • Toongabbie Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1097
  • Pendle Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1033
  • Greystanes High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1005
  • Toongabbie West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1042
  • Ebenezer Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 992
  • Beresford Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1045
  • Pendle Hill High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 978
  • Darcy Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1124
  • The Meadows Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 965
  • The Hills Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 962
  • St Paul's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1048

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

77
37Bus
CBD commute (est.)89 min (bus)
Nearest train stationPendle Hill (1.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
950mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

100 in suburbSupermarkets
81 in suburbCafes/Rest.
7011 in suburbParks
5112 in suburbPlaygrounds
12Pools
110 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
30 in suburbGPs
50 in suburbPharmacies
121 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
10718 in suburbSports fields
4Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalDentist Near Me - Toongabbie (2.5 km)
Nearest vet1.2 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (22.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

65

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

11
Gyms
6
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
107
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

84

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

70
Parks
1
Nature reserves
81
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
3
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

20

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

40

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

3
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.48
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

43

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

3
Long Day Care
2
OSHC
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.80

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.83%
Projected population 20417,078
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Cumberland

Toongabbie$1.46M94transportPendle Hill$1.05M95transportGreystanes$1.54M70transportWentworthville$1.25M95transportSouth Wentworthville$1.75M78transportWestmead$1.60M99transport

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Frequently asked questions about Girraween

Is Girraween safe?

Girraween has a residential safety score of 55/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,469 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Girraween?

In Girraween, the median house price is $1.43M and the median unit price is $889K. Median weekly house rent is $750.

How far is Girraween from Sydney CBD?

Girraween is about 25.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 89 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Girraween?

Girraween has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1143 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Girraween?

Girraween has a transport score of 77/100 and 37 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.