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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

Comparison of Greystanes (2145) and South Granville (2142) across 13 metrics in four sections.
MetricGreystanesSouth Granville
SAFETYSafety
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeB-(0)C+(0)
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage9.8%1.7%
FAMILYFamily
Greystanes leads on 3 of 3
Sub-gradeC+(0)C-(0)
SEIFA advantage decile7/101/10
Schools in postcode175
FINANCEFinance
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeB(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-gradeC(0)C+(0)
Walkability percentile1646

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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