Girraween
NSW 2145 · Cumberland
6,256 (2021) → 6,467 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Cumberland local government area (est. 302,848 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Girraween is a moderate growth suburb in Cumberland, NSW 2145, about 26km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.41M 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2145 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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 March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1028 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Girraween High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1199
- Girraween Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1132
- St Anthony's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1129
Nearby (within 10km)
- Metella Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1072
- Toongabbie Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1106
- Pendle Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1032
- Greystanes High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1003
- Toongabbie West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1046
- Ebenezer Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 995
- Beresford Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1033
- Pendle Hill High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1001
- Darcy Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1122
- The Meadows Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 984
- The Hills Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 967
- St Paul's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1055
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 3,389 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Girraween?
In Girraween, the median house price is $1.41M and the median unit price is $913K. Median weekly house rent is $720.
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 1153 (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.