Girraween
NSW 2145 • Greater Sydney
About Girraween
Girraween is a culturally diverse suburb in Sydney's Cumberland local government area, located 28 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD. Home to approximately 6,300 residents, Girraween has one of the highest concentrations of Indian-born residents in Australia, with about 35% of the population born in India. The suburb has a median age of 36 and is characterised by family households, with 65% owner-occupied homes.
The suburb benefits from excellent transport connections via Pendle Hill railway station, just a 6-minute walk away, providing direct T1 and T5 line services to Parramatta and Sydney CBD. Girraween High School is a well-regarded local selective school. The area offers a mix of established homes and newer developments, with local shops, parks, and easy access to Westmead health precinct. Hindu temples, Sri Lankan restaurants, and multicultural businesses reflect the community's rich diversity.
Girraween falls under postcode 2145 and is governed by Cumberland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Prospect electorate.
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Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 705 — Parramatta via Pendle Hill 15-20 min
- 709 — Blacktown to Parramatta 20-25 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Frequent trains from Pendle Hill; Parramatta 10 min by train
Station and local shops walkable; good for daily errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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84-88 Cecil Avenue
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Girraween High School ICSEA 11999636 7293 110 Gilba Rd
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Girraween Public School ICSEA 11329631 3650 Bando Rd
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Beresford Road Public School ICSEA 10339896 2644 Beresford Rd
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Greystanes High School ICSEA 10039631 9144 Beresford Rd
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Greystanes Public School ICSEA 10819631 4000 Merrylands Rd
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Holroyd High School ICSEA 9199896 1057 7 Cumberland Rd
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Braeside Road
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2 Darcy Road
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Darcy Road Public School ICSEA 11229631 3067 98A Darcy Road
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Bennett Street
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Girraween by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Girraween Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Girraween" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
56 state housing + 18 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 2,183
- 2. Sri Lanka 621
- 3. Malta 123
- 4. China 116
- 5. New Zealand 68
- 6. Nepal 58
- 7. England 55
- 8. Pakistan 44
- 9. Philippines 41
- 10. Lebanon 40
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)