Girraween at a glance
Population
6,256
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Girraween.
The postcode for Girraween is 2145 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Girraween (2145) sits in the Parramatta region of NSW.
Girraween has roughly 6,256 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Girraween's population at 6,256, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,256
Median age
36
Family households
84%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$425/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$460/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
6,256
Median age: 36
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Safety
Crime and safety.
217
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Girraween.
Local schools for Girraween
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Government School Catchment
Girraween High School
Girraween Public School
Metella Road Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Girraween.
- What is the Girraween postcode?
- Girraween is in the 2145 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Parramatta region.
- Where is Girraween?
- Girraween is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2145. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Parramatta region.
- What is the average rent in Girraween?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $425, for units it's $460.
- What schools are in Girraween?
- There are 20 schools serving Girraween on this page, including Girraween High School, Girraween Public School, Metella Road Public School.
- What suburbs are near Girraween?
- Girraween is close to Pendle Hill, Toongabbie, Toongabbie East, Pemulwuy, Prospect.
- What is the population of Girraween?
- The population of Girraween is approximately 6,256 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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