Golden Grove at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
10.4k
Median age 28
The brief
What to know about Golden Grove.
The postcode for Golden Grove is 2008 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Golden Grove (2008) sits in the Sydney region of NSW.
Golden Grove has roughly 10,400 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Golden Grove scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Golden Grove's population at 10,400, with a median age of 28. That sits as a young, transient demographic.
Population
10,400
Median age
28
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$525/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$446/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
10,400
Median age: 28
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Getting around
Walkability.
100
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Golden Grove.
Local schools for Golden Grove
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Government School Catchment
Darlington Public School
Newtown North Public School
Central Sydney Intensive English High 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 Golden Grove.
- What is the Golden Grove postcode?
- Golden Grove is in the 2008 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Sydney region.
- Where is Golden Grove?
- Golden Grove is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2008. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Sydney region.
- What is the average rent in Golden Grove?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $525, for units it's $446.
- What schools are in Golden Grove?
- There are 20 schools serving Golden Grove on this page, including Darlington Public School, Newtown North Public School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Golden Grove?
- Golden Grove has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Golden Grove?
- Golden Grove is close to Eveleigh, The University Of Sydney, Missenden Road, Darlington, Erskineville.
- What is the population of Golden Grove?
- The population of Golden Grove is approximately 10,400 (2021 Census). The median age is 28.
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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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