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Girraween

NSW 2145 • Greater Sydney

6,256
Population (2021)
$47,736
Median Income
2.32 km²
Area
58m
Elevation
MulticulturalFamily-FriendlyTrain StationWestern SydneyDiverse

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.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2145
Urban Area
Holroyd
LGA
Cumberland
Federal Electorate
Parramatta
State Electorate
Prospect
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.80°, 150.94°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.32 km²
Elevation
58m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Pendle Hill Station
0.6 km
6 min
Toongabbie Station
1.5 km
18 min
Wentworthville Station
1.8 km
22 min

Bus Services

  • 705 — Parramatta via Pendle Hill 15-20 min
  • 709 — Blacktown to Parramatta 20-25 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
28 km
By Train
42 min (T1 via Central)
By Car (Peak)
45-70 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
35-45 min

🛣️ Frequent trains from Pendle Hill; Parramatta 10 min by train

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Station and local shops walkable; good for daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$460
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,435
Avg Household Size
3.2 people
Median Age
36 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,590
Census 2021
6,256
▲ 11.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,152
Income 2021
$47,736
▲ 35.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,138
Born Overseas 3,914

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
  • 11. Fiji 33
  • 12. Afghanistan 31
  • 13. South Korea 31
  • 14. Bangladesh 30
  • 15. Vietnam 27

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Indian 2,241
English 545
Australian 512
Chinese 241
Maltese 229
Sri Lankan 196
Irish 117
Italian 80
Scottish 80
Lebanese 68

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

572
Both parents born in Australia
5,267
Both parents born overseas
205
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Hinduism
52.4%
Christianity
25.4%
No Religion
7.7%
Islam
5.2%
Sikhism
1.9%
Buddhism
1.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
401 (6.4%)
5-14 years
1,259 (20.1%)
15-19 years
300 (4.8%)
20-24 years
257 (4.1%)
25-34 years
660 (10.5%)
35-44 years
1,531 (24.5%)
45-54 years
678 (10.8%)
55-64 years
496 (7.9%)
65-74 years
359 (5.7%)
75-84 years
208 (3.3%)
85+ years
103 (1.6%)

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