Suburb comparison
Greystanes vs South Granville: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Greystanes commands a $57K premium on median property price over South Granville; South Granville is $50/wk cheaper per week to rent; Greystanes has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Cumberland
Greystanes
2145
Cumberland
South Granville
2142
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Greystanes | South Granville |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C+(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 9.8% | 1.7%▲ |
FAMILYFamily Greystanes leads on 3 of 3 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C-(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 7/10▲ | 1/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 17▲ | 5 |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(0) | C+(0) |
| Median house price | $1.31M | $1.26M |
| Median unit price | $834K | $750K |
| Median weekly rent | $650/wk | $600/wk |
| Annual price growth | +9.0% | +10.8%▲ |
LIFESTYLELifestyle South Granville leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | C+▲(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 16 | 46▲ |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Greystanes if...
- Greystanes leads on Family
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Safety, Finance.
Choose South Granville if...
- South Granville leads on Lifestyle
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Tied on Safety, Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Greystanes or South Granville more expensive?
- Greystanes has the higher median house price ($1.31M) compared with $1.26M in South Granville.
- Which is better for renters — Greystanes or South Granville?
- Median weekly rent is $650/wk in Greystanes and $600/wk in South Granville, making South Granville the more affordable rental market.
- Is Greystanes or South Granville at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Greystanes vs South Granville?
- Greystanes has 17 schools in the postcode, and South Granville has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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