Greenacre
NSW 2190 · Canterbury-Bankstown
26,314 (2021) → 27,576 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area (est. 399,994 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Greenacre is a stable suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW 2190, about 14km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.59M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 10 schools, a transport score of 77/100, and is about 11km inland. Greenacre has an overall score of 78/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 71/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2190 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Lebanon (13.01%), Vietnam (2.17%), Bangladesh (1.75%), Pakistan (1.73%), China (1.48%)
Top languages: Arabic (38.71%), Urdu (3.64%), Vietnamese (2.82%), Greek (2.72%), Bengali (2.57%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1044 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Greenacre Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1087
- Al Noori Muslim SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1086
- Malek Fahd Islamic SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1063
- Holy Saviour SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1038
- St John Vianney Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1034
- Banksia Road Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 980
- Chullora Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 965
- Al Sadiq CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 942
- Greenacre Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 938
- Al Noori Muslim School - Senior CampusSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mount Lewis Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1047
- St Charbel's CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1054
- Bankstown North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 986
- Rissalah CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1041
- Hampden Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 966
- Canterbury Vale SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 921
- St Felix Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1035
- St Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1084
- Strathfield South High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 961
- La Salle Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1011
- St Therese's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1024
- Punchbowl Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 923
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night 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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Greenacre
Is Greenacre safe?
Greenacre has a residential safety score of 71/100, 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 4,990 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Greenacre?
In Greenacre, the median house price is $1.59M and the median unit price is $819K. Median weekly house rent is $900.
How far is Greenacre from Sydney CBD?
Greenacre is about 14.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 54 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Greenacre?
Greenacre has 10 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1015 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Greenacre?
Greenacre has a transport score of 77/100 and 176 bus stops.