Moving to Girraween NSW 2145
What the official numbers say about living in Girraween — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $460 a week, against a median household income of $2,378 a week.
About 66% of homes are owner-occupied and 34% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the townhouse.
Who you'll be living with
Girraween grew 33% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,693 → 6,256 people).
Around 84% of households are families, averaging 3.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: India, Sri Lanka, Malta; most spoken languages besides English: Tamil, Gujarati, Hindi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Girraween sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 9 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (38% of workers), while 54% work from home.
Nearest train station: Pendle Hill, 950 m east.
Nearest metro station: Norwest, 7.3 km north.
Nearest light rail stop: Westmead, 3.9 km east.
Nearest bus interchange: Parramatta EA, 7.3 km east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Parramatta Ferry Wharf, 6.1 km east.
Nearest airport: Bankstown Airport, 14.7 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 25 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 63 schools · 33 cafes & restaurants · 11 supermarkets · 93 parks — see them all on the Girraween profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Girraween High School 250 m · Girraween Public School 350 m · St Anthony's Primary School 800 m · Toongabbie Christian School 1.1 km · Toongabbie West Public School 1.2 km · Metella Road Public School 1.2 km · Pendle Hill Public School 1.4 km · Pendle Hill High School 1.5 km
Groceries: Woolworths 900 m · Mint Fresh IGA 1.2 km · IGA 2.3 km · Woolworths 2.5 km · Udaya Spice 2.6 km · Udaya Supermart 2.6 km · Shop 10 2.7 km · Aldi 2.8 km
Parks and reserves: Girraween Road Park 150 m · Toogagal Reserve 400 m · Dandie Park 450 m · Palm Street Reserve 450 m · Bukari Reserve 550 m · C V Kelly Park 600 m · Civic Park 600 m · Mardi Street Park 650 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Girraween, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Common Myna · Australian Magpie · Spotted Turtle-dove · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Girraween, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girraween here | 6,256 | — | 9/10 | 7% |
| Toongabbie | 16,177 | — | 8/10 | 11% |
| Pendle Hill | 7,743 | — | 6/10 | 11% |
| Seven Hills | 20,095 | — | 6/10 | 9% |
| Old Toongabbie | 3,276 | — | 9/10 | 11% |
| Greystanes | 23,511 | — | 7/10 | 9% |
| Wentworthville | 15,098 | — | 9/10 | 12% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Cumberland — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Greenway — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2145 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Girraween profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $460 a week, and about 34% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 33% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,693 people to 6,256. It sits about 25 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Pendle Hill station is roughly 0.9 km away. Local government is Cumberland council, and the federal seat is Greenway.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Girraween vs Toongabbie · Girraween vs Pendle Hill.
Nearby guides: Toongabbie · Pendle Hill · Seven Hills · Old Toongabbie · Greystanes · Wentworthville.
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