Greystanes at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
23.5k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Greystanes.
The postcode for Greystanes is 2145 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Greystanes (2145) sits in the Parramatta region of NSW.
Greystanes has roughly 23,511 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Greystanes scores 10/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Greystanes's population at 23,511, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
23,511
Median age
39
Family households
83%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$425/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$480/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
23,511
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
621
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
Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Greystanes.
Local schools for Greystanes
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Government School Catchment
Holroyd High School
Greystanes Public School
Widemere 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 Greystanes.
- What is the Greystanes postcode?
- Greystanes is in the 2145 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Parramatta region.
- Where is Greystanes?
- Greystanes 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 Greystanes?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $425, for units it's $480.
- What schools are in Greystanes?
- There are 20 schools serving Greystanes on this page, including Holroyd High School, Greystanes Public School, Widemere Public School.
- How walkable is Greystanes?
- Greystanes has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Greystanes?
- Greystanes is close to Merrylands West, Woodpark, South Wentworthville, Pemulwuy, Pendle Hill.
- What is the population of Greystanes?
- The population of Greystanes is approximately 23,511 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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