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Greystanes

NSW 2145 • Greater Sydney

23,511
Population (2021)
$38,324
Median Income
8.97 km²
Area
$480/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyEstablished AreaMulticulturalMiddle-Class

About Greystanes

Greystanes is a solid, family-focused suburb in Sydney's central west, where over 23,000 residents have built stable communities in established homes. Part of the Cumberland region, it sits between Parramatta and the outer suburbs, providing a good balance of accessibility and affordability. The median income reflects comfortable middle-class demographics.

Greystanes Shopping Centre handles local needs, while nearby Stockland Merrylands offers more extensive options. Parks and reserves are plentiful, and the community has a distinctly family-centred character. Greystanes attracts established families, many from Lebanese and Filipino backgrounds, who value homeownership, community stability, and reasonable proximity to employment. It's unpretentious suburban Sydney at its most liveable.

Greystanes 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 / Council
Cumberland
Federal Electorate
Mcmahon
State Electorate
Prospect
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.82°, 150.94°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
8.97 km²
Elevation
62m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Greystanes, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Lower Prospect Canal Reserve
Greystanes • SHR #01945

🔍 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 Greystanes by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Greystanes Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Greystanes" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$480
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,452
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.3%

149 state housing + 19 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
22,802
Census 2021
23,511
▲ 3.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$33,800
Income 2021
$38,324
▲ 13.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 14,778
Born Overseas 7,677

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Lebanon 1,056
  • 2. India 688
  • 3. Malta 590
  • 4. China 352
  • 5. Philippines 317
  • 6. New Zealand 303
  • 7. England 269
  • 8. Italy 262
  • 9. Sri Lanka 247
  • 10. Fiji 234

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 4,941
English 3,867
Lebanese 3,652
Maltese 1,459
Italian 1,431
Irish 1,301
Indian 1,016
Chinese 933
Scottish 797
Greek 743

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

6,944
Both parents born in Australia
12,426
Both parents born overseas
2,914
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
66.3%
No Religion
13.2%
Islam
8.3%
Hinduism
3.8%
Buddhism
1.3%
Sikhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,508 (6.4%)
5-14 years
3,433 (14.6%)
15-19 years
1,462 (6.2%)
20-24 years
1,322 (5.6%)
25-34 years
2,584 (11.0%)
35-44 years
3,295 (14.0%)
45-54 years
3,014 (12.8%)
55-64 years
2,466 (10.5%)
65-74 years
2,430 (10.3%)
75-84 years
1,579 (6.7%)
85+ years
430 (1.8%)

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