Thinking about buying your first home in Granville (2142)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Granville is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Granville a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Granville (2142) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Granville suits a younger buyer, median age here is 31, who needs to stay close to Parramatta and wants a unit under $600,000. At $577,500 for a median unit, it is one of the more accessible price points in the Parramatta LGA. The suburb has strong transport links, with 61 services counted within 1.6 km, and Granville Boys High School is a selective option worth noting for families thinking a few years ahead.
Who would not love it
Families wanting a house will find the median sits at $1,123,000, and separate houses make up only 35% of the stock. The SEIFA decile of 3 out of 10 signals genuine socioeconomic disadvantage, and the mean ICSEA of 976 across local public schools is below the national average of 1000. Walkability scores in the 45th percentile for Sydney mean you will still rely on a car for many errands despite the suburb feeling urban.
What to verify before you bid
- First home buyers should confirm grant and stamp duty eligibility carefully. At $577,500 for a unit, FHBAS eligibility is flagged as not eligible in the data, so get written advice from Revenue NSW before you budget. - With 55% of dwellings being flats, strata records matter. Request two years of owners corporation minutes and check the capital works fund balance before exchanging. - Confirm your specific lot against Parramatta Council flood mapping. The data does not flag flood risk directly, so do not assume the absence of a flag means the all-clear.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Granville?
BOCSAR · GRANVILLE 2142
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K13,92112 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY+74%Above Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Parramatta
Within LGA: Parramatta
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT45%677 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES38%574 reports
DRUG OFFENCES18%270 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED48%
NON-DOMESTIC52%
Across 178 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Granville
32
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:49 AEST
Parramatta North station · 5.0 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 31 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
7.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
14.4µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.1pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Parramatta North station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 160 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$630per week
Sep 2025 · 160 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Auburn2144
$650▲$20
2.1 km away
Silverwater2128
$420▼$210
2.7 km away
Harris Park2150
$700▲$70
3.0 km away
Merrylands2160
$600▼$30
3.3 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2142
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2142. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Granville is the primary suburb with postcode 2142 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Granville is the main locality.
Which local government area is Granville in?
Granville (2142) is located in the Parramatta local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Granville?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Granville (2142) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Granville flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Granville. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Granville?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Granville (2142), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Granville (2142) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Granville (2142). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Granville changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Granville (2142) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
