Moving to Grenfell NSW 2810
What the official numbers say about living in Grenfell — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $200 a week, against a median household income of $991 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Grenfell grew 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,583 → 2,600 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Philippines, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Malayalam, Hindi, Australian Indigenous.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Grenfell scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (75% of workers), while 15% work from home.
Nearest airport: Young Airport, 39.8 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 281 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 3 schools · 6 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 6 parks — see them all on the Grenfell profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: The Henry Lawson High School 350 m · St Josephs Primary School Grenfell 450 m · Grenfell Public School 950 m
Groceries: Mawhoods IGA 950 m
Parks and reserves: Rotary Park 700 m · Taylor Park 750 m · Lawson Park 750 m · Vaughn Park 1.1 km · Grenfell Lions Donation Camp Ground 1.2 km · Rygate Square 1.2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Grenfell, most often seen first: South-east Eastern Rosella · Eastern Australian Magpie · Northern Superb Fairy-wren · Superb Parrot · Eastern Crested Pigeon · Southern Magpie-lark.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Grenfell, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grenfell here | 2,600 | — | 2/10 | 28% |
| Young | 10,610 | — | 2/10 | 15% |
| Eugowra | 862 | — | 2/10 | 24% |
| Cowra | 10,145 | — | 2/10 | 15% |
| Canowindra | 2,437 | — | 3/10 | 18% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Weddin — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Riverina — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2810 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Grenfell profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $200 a week.
The population grew 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,583 people to 2,600. It sits about 281 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Weddin council, and the federal seat is Riverina.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Young · Eugowra · Cowra · Canowindra.
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