South Granville
NSW 2142 • Greater Sydney
About South Granville
South Granville is a suburb in western Sydney located 23 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD, within the Cumberland City Council local government area. The suburb recorded a population of 5,829 at the 2021 census, reflecting steady growth from 5,500 in 2016. It is one of Sydney's most culturally diverse communities, with Lebanese Australians forming the largest ancestry group, followed by significant communities of Australian, English, Chinese and Filipino backgrounds. The median age is just 32, and the suburb has a notably high average household size of 3.3 persons.
South Granville is a predominantly residential suburb with a tight-knit, multicultural character and strong community bonds. Residents have easy access to the major retail and dining precincts of Granville and Merrylands, both within a short drive or bus ride. Colquhoun Park provides local green space for families, while Sydney Olympic Park and Parramatta's employment and entertainment hub are nearby. The suburb is well served by bus routes connecting to Granville and Merrylands train stations, making commuting to Parramatta and the Sydney CBD manageable.
South Granville falls under postcode 2142 and is governed by Cumberland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Granville electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 907,908 — Granville Station / Merrylands Station Approx 10 min
- 906 — Liverpool via Chester Hill Approx 25 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Granville station (1.1 km away) provides regular trains to Sydney Central. Parramatta CBD is approximately 5 km away with a 10-min drive.
South Granville is a residential suburb where local errands require bus or car trips. Bus connections to nearby train stations make public transport viable for commuters.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Blaxcell Street Public School ICSEA 9579632 8162 352 Blaxcell Street
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Grimwood Street
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Granville Boys High School ICSEA 9619637 0489 14 Mary St
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Granville East Public School ICSEA 923210 The Trongate
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Granville Public School ICSEA 9739637 1083 Lena St
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199 The Trongate
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Grimwood Street
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Rosehill Public School ICSEA 10679637 2202 31 Virginia st
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near South Granville, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
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 South Granville by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View South Granville Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "South Granville" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
337 state housing + 69 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. Lebanon 674
- 2. China 204
- 3. Afghanistan 187
- 4. Pakistan 168
- 5. Iraq 158
- 6. Turkey 128
- 7. Vietnam 89
- 8. Philippines 66
- 9. Sri Lanka 61
- 10. India 51
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)