Granville
NSW 2142 · Cumberland
16,716 (2021) → 18,044 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Cumberland local government area (est. 302,848 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Granville is a high growth suburb in Cumberland, NSW 2142, about 19km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.23M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 96/100, and is about 19km inland. Granville has an overall score of 90/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 32/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Nepal (13.4%), India (9.02%), China (7.47%), Lebanon (4.49%), Philippines (3.42%)
Top languages: Nepali (13.25%), Arabic (12.14%), Mandarin (6.86%), Cantonese (4.27%), Hindi (2.82%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1038 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Holy Trinity Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1027
- Muslim Girls Grammar SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 997
- Delany CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 982
- Granville Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 978
- Granville Boys High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 950
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Oliver's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1083
- Granville East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 919
- Rosehill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1068
- Holy Family Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1004
- Maronite College of the Holy Family - ParramattaCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1019
- Granville South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 951
- Parramatta West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1032
- Merrylands East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 965
- Parramatta Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1137
- Arthur Phillip High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 982
- Parramatta High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1121
- Secondary College of LanguagesCombined · Government · 2.4km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Granville
Is Granville safe?
Granville has a residential safety score of 32/100, 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 13,921 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Granville?
In Granville, the median house price is $1.23M and the median unit price is $525K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Granville from Sydney CBD?
Granville is about 18.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 46 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Granville?
Granville has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 987 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Granville?
Granville has a transport score of 96/100, including 1 train station and 79 bus stops.