Greystanes, NSW 2145 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Greystanes is an established suburb in Greater Western Sydney, 25 km west of the Sydney CBD in Cumberland Council, known for its early colonial history and Greystanes Shopping Centre. It has a population of around 23,500 with a median age of 39 and a significant Maltese-Australian community. Predominantly houses with median price $1,500,000 and weekly rent $700.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 23,511
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,930 /week
- Median personal income
- $737 /week
- Median family income
- $2,150 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Cumberland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Parramatta
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parramatta
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $700 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,452
- Median house price
- $1,500,000
- Rent share of household income
- 36%
Schools
- Greystanes High School
- Greystanes Public School
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School
Transport
- M4 Motorway
- Cumberland Highway
- Transit Systems buses to Parramatta and Merrylands stations
Lifestyle & amenities
Established family suburb with diverse community including Maltese heritage and strong Catholic presence. Greystanes Shopping Centre and Lower Prospect Canal Reserve are local features.
- 3 cafés
- 31 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 63 parks and reserves
- 9 gyms and fitness centres
- 7 supermarkets
- 53 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 23.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 94.1% of the 7,437 resolvable premises in Greystanes. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 2.4%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.1%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 94.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 3.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,748 across postcode 2145 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,035 violent offences, 909 theft, 503 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Greystanes?
Greystanes (NSW 2145) had 23,511 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Cumberland local government area.
What is the median rent in Greystanes?
The median advertised rent in Greystanes is $700/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Greystanes?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Greystanes. Nearest include: Greystanes High School, Greystanes Public School, Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Greystanes?
Greystanes is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (94.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Greystanes?
Across postcode 2145, 3,748 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,035), theft (909), vehicle theft (503). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Greystanes?
In Greystanes, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (23.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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