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 $1.28M 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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2142 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 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
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 1047
- Delany CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 996
- Muslim Girls Grammar SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 994
- Granville Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 973
- Granville Boys High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 961
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Oliver's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1100
- Granville East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 923
- Rosehill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1067
- Holy Family Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1004
- Maronite College of the Holy Family - ParramattaCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1023
- Granville South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 933
- Parramatta West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1029
- Merrylands East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 955
- Parramatta Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1134
- Arthur Phillip High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 994
- Indie School ParramattaSecondary · Independent · 2.2km
- Parramatta High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1132
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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 · Updated June 2024
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 · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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
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 9,416 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Granville?
In Granville, the median house price is $1.28M and the median unit price is $528K. 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 994 (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.