Thinking about buying your first home in Green Valley (2168)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Green Valley 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 Green Valley a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Green Valley (2168) 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
Green Valley suits established families who already own or are upsizing within south-west Sydney, and who prioritise space and a high owner-occupier rate over inner-city convenience. At $1,055,000 for a house, the suburb is priced for buyers with solid equity or dual incomes above the $1,775 weekly household median. The 82% separate house stock and 41 parks within 1.6 km make it genuinely family-oriented, and 26 of 35 nearby childcare services meet or exceed the National Quality Standard.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out at the median house price, and the FHBAS eligibility data confirms it. The SEIFA decile of 2 out of 10 signals real socioeconomic disadvantage across the area, and school ICSEA scores averaging 903 sit well below the national midpoint of 1,000. A walkability score in the 32nd percentile for Sydney means you will be car-dependent for most daily needs. There are no gyms and only two cafes within 1.6 km, so if lifestyle amenity matters to you, this suburb will frustrate.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm whether your specific block sits within the 10.9% of postcode area mapped as bushfire-prone land, and check Liverpool Council's planning certificates before exchanging contracts. - The unit sample is only 18 sales, so the $787,500 median is statistically thin. Request comparable sales data directly from the agent rather than relying on that figure. - Check the single medical service within 1.6 km for capacity and bulk-billing availability, given the area's lower household income profile.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Green Valley?
BOCSAR · GREEN VALLEY 2168
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K5,27912 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−34%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Liverpool
Within LGA: Liverpool
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES63%324 reports
THEFT22%116 reports
ASSAULT15%78 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED66%
NON-DOMESTIC34%
Across 77 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 Green Valley
48
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:57 AEST
Liverpool station · 3.5 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 36 · Fair
Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
8.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
24.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.6pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Liverpool 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. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · All
Small sample
$500per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Not enough quarterly data to show a trend for this selection.
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Cecil Hills2171
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2.9 km away
Liverpool2170
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4.0 km away
Prairiewood2176
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4.7 km away
Cabramatta2166
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6.1 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 · 2168
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2168. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Green Valley is the primary suburb with postcode 2168 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Green Valley is the main locality.
Which local government area is Green Valley in?
Green Valley (2168) is located in the Liverpool local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Green Valley?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Green Valley (2168) 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 Green Valley flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Green Valley. 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 Green Valley?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Green Valley (2168), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Green Valley (2168) 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 Green Valley (2168). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Green Valley changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Green Valley (2168) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
