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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

MetricGreystanesSouth Granville
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%
SEIFA advantage decile7/101/10
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage9.8%1.7%
Schools in postcode175

Choose Greystanes if...

  • Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
  • School options within walking distance matter
  • Greystanes leads on 5 of the 7 head-to-head metrics

Choose South Granville if...

  • You want a lower entry price for a house
  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

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.

Full suburb profiles

Greystanes 2145South Granville 2142