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Greystanes 2145 suburb insights

Located in the Cumberland council area, Greystanes (2145) is one of greater Sydney's residential suburbs covered by Stickybeak's property analysis tool. The 16 data cards on this page address four questions every buyer should ask: whether you can afford the suburb (median prices, rental yield, first home buyer schemes), what life would be like there (schools, childcare, walkability, commute to the CBD), whether there are any dealbreakers (flood risk, bushfire zones, air quality, traffic), and how Greystanes is likely to change over time (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics). Data is drawn from NSW Planning, Transport for NSW, the ABS, and other authoritative government sources. Use the sticky navigation bar at the top to move directly between sections.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford Greystanes?

Can I afford Greystanes?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Greystanes? Based on the suburb median of $1,315,000 (houses) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$6,491/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
77.6%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$1,052,000 loan
20% deposit ($263,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 78% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Greystanes77.6%
Sydney median income72.4%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Greystanes?

Rental market in Greystanes

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 387 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 · 387 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $500 per week (265 bonds)Mar 23: $518 per week (324 bonds)Jun 23: $550 per week (382 bonds)Sep 23: $575 per week (399 bonds)Dec 23: $580 per week (371 bonds)Mar 24: $600 per week (448 bonds)Jun 24: $600 per week (369 bonds)Sep 24: $600 per week (381 bonds)Dec 24: $600 per week (374 bonds)Mar 25: $600 per week (409 bonds)Jun 25: $620 per week (346 bonds)Sep 25: $630 per week (387 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Old Toongabbie2146
$600▼$30
2.5 km away
Merrylands2160
$600▼$30
3.5 km away
Wetherill Park2164
$550▼$80
4.6 km away
Northmead2152
$600▼$30
5.0 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.

Lifestyle

Greystanes Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Greystanes

40
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:10 AEST
Prospect station · 4.3 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 33 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
6.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
20.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.5pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Prospect station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
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Change

How might Greystanes change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2145

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2145. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Greystanes change?

Investor activity in Greystanes

2145 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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Also in Cumberland

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Cumberland postcodes, or explore the full Cumberland suburb index.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2145?
Greystanes is the primary suburb with postcode 2145 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Greystanes is the main locality.
Which local government area is Greystanes in?
Greystanes (2145) is located in the Cumberland local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Greystanes?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Greystanes (2145) 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 Greystanes flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Greystanes. 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 Greystanes?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Greystanes (2145), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Greystanes (2145) 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 Greystanes (2145). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Greystanes changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Greystanes (2145) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Greystanes in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Greystanes 2145: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Cumberland suburb index to compare nearby options.