Greystanes
NSW 2145 · Cumberland
23,511 (2021) → 23,909 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Cumberland local government area (est. 302,848 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Greystanes is a stable suburb in Cumberland, NSW 2145, about 25km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.55M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 8 schools, a transport score of 70/100, and is about 25km inland. Greystanes has an overall score of 68/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 94/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2145 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Lebanon (4.49%), India (2.93%), Malta (2.51%), China (1.5%), Philippines (1.35%)
Top languages: Arabic (13.03%), Greek (2.08%), Turkish (1.69%), Croatian (1.57%), Italian (1.53%)
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 1015 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Greystanes Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1081
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1064
- St Paul's Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1055
- Widemere Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1036
- Beresford Road Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1033
- Greystanes High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1003
- Ringrose Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1002
- Holroyd High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 919
Nearby (within 10km)
- Pendle Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1032
- Sherwood Grange Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 992
- Wentworthville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1111
- Hilltop Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 971
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1089
- Cerdon CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1041
- Ebenezer Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 995
- Key College, Chapel School campusSecondary · Independent · 2.8km
- Girraween Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1132
- Girraween High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1199
- Merrylands High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 915
- Darcy Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1122
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
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
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 Greystanes
Is Greystanes safe?
Greystanes has a residential safety score of 94/100, 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 2,382 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Greystanes?
In Greystanes, the median house price is $1.55M and the median unit price is $891K. Median weekly house rent is $720.
How far is Greystanes from Sydney CBD?
Greystanes is about 24.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 87 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Greystanes?
Greystanes has 8 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1024 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Greystanes?
Greystanes has a transport score of 70/100 and 182 bus stops.