Thinking about buying your first home in South 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 South 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 South Granville a good suburb to buy in 2026?
South 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
South Granville suits buyers in their early thirties who want a freestanding house in western Sydney and can stretch to around $1,258,000. The median age of 32 and a high renter share of 48% suggest a neighbourhood in transition, with owner-occupiers gradually building roots. With 43 childcare services nearby and four primary schools in the postcode, young families have practical options, though school quality sits at a modest mean ICSEA of 976.
Who would not love it
If you are buying on a typical household income of $1,104 per week, the house median is genuinely out of reach without substantial savings or family support, and first home buyers are not eligible for stamp duty assistance at this price. Walkability scores in the 45th percentile for Sydney, a single medical service within 1.6 km, and a SEIFA disadvantage decile of 1 out of 10 are real concerns. The unit median figure carries a data warning given only 15 sales recorded a statistically unreliable result.
What to verify before you bid
- The unit median shows a -84.2% year-on-year movement from just 15 sales. Treat it as unreliable and request comparable sales data directly from the agent before forming any view on unit values. - Check the specific flood overlay for any parcel you are considering through Cumberland Council's mapping tool, as the Stickybeak safe grade is flagged insufficient. - Confirm the single medical service within 1.6 km meets your household's needs, particularly if you have young children or ongoing health requirements.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in South Granville?
BOCSAR · SOUTH GRANVILLE 2142
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K8,85212 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY+10%Above Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Cumberland
Within LGA: Cumberland
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT54%151 reports
DRUG OFFENCES26%73 reports
ASSAULT20%56 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED51%
NON-DOMESTIC49%
Across 55 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 South Granville
32
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
15:21 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
8.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
14.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
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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South Granville is the primary suburb with postcode 2142 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — South Granville is the main locality.
Which local government area is South Granville in?
South Granville (2142) is located in the Cumberland local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for South Granville?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for South 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 South Granville flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in South 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 South Granville?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for South Granville (2142), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is South 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 South Granville (2142). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is South Granville changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for South Granville (2142) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
