Girraween, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Girraween NSW is 6,256 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Girraween is $918 per week ($47,736 per year). Median rent in Girraween is $460 per week ($1,993 per month). Girraween has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Girraween has a population density of 2,702 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Girraween is India. The most common religion is Hinduism (52.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Tamil. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Girraween is $2,435.

There were 47 recorded offences in Girraween in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (28 offences).

Population
6,256
Census 2021
Median income
$918/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$460/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
36years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Girraween vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Girraween is $918 a week, 20% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 552nd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $460 a week, $75 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 19.3% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 36, 7 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureGirraweenTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$918/wk$765/wk +20%$766/wk
Household income$2,378/wk$1,704/wk +40%$1,637/wk
Rent$460/wk$385/wk +19%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,435/mo$1,965/mo +24%$1,733/mo
Median age3643 −7 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.3%22.6% −3.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Girraween, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Girraween Population

6,256 residents at the 2021 Census.

Girraween Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$918/wk
$47,736 per year
Ranked 1,929 of 14,663
Median Rent
$460/wk
$1,993 per month
Ranked 939 of 14,663
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,435/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 1.1 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Girraween Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,378/wk
Median rent $460/wk
Rent to income 19.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Girraween against your income

About $10,305 a month
Median rent $460/wk
Left after rent $1,918/wk
Rent share 19.3%

Girraween Schools

29
schools nearby
21
government
1054
avg ICSEA score
16,636
total students
Girraween High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 784 students
1199
ICSEA
Girraween Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 1,072 students
1132
ICSEA
St Anthony's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 385 students
1129
ICSEA
Darcy Road Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 576 students
1122
ICSEA
Wentworthville Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 863 students
1111
ICSEA
Toongabbie Christian College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,242 students
1106
ICSEA
Winston Heights Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 304 students
1103
ICSEA
St Paul the Apostle Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 385 students
1100
ICSEA
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 392 students
1089
ICSEA
Greystanes Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 540 students
1081
ICSEA
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 389 students
1076
ICSEA
Metella Road Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 676 students
1072
ICSEA
Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 802 students
1064
ICSEA
Toongabbie Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 381 students
1063
ICSEA
St Paul's Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 800 students
1055
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 29 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Girraween, with a map

Girraween Map

Girraween, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Girraween, New South Wales: 33.8000°S, 150.9440°E

Girraween Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (29)

People in Girraween

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (3,169) Female 49.4% (3,091)

Population Density

2,702
people per km²
6,256 people · 2.3 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
1.1
Persons per bedroom
$2,556
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

India
34.9%
Sri Lanka
9.9%
Malta
2.0%
China
1.9%
New Zealand
1.1%
Nepal
0.9%
England
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Tamil
20.6%
Gujarati
10.0%
Hindi
7.4%
Malayalam
3.3%
Punjabi
2.4%
Arabic
2.0%
Mandarin
2.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Indian
35.8%
English
8.7%
Australian
8.2%
Chinese
3.9%
Maltese
3.7%
Sri Lankan
3.1%
Irish
1.9%
Italian
1.3%
Scottish
1.3%
Lebanese
1.1%
Greek
1.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Hinduism
52.4%
Catholic
14.7%
No religion
7.5%
Islam
5.2%
Not stated
4.5%
Other religions
3.4%
Anglican
3.0%
Sikhism
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
65.1% 2,991
Separated
2.2% 99
Divorced
4.6% 210
Widowed
4.1% 189
Never married
24.0% 1,104

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
65.0%
Couple: no children under 15
15.6%
Couple: no children
11.8%
One parent: children under 15
3.8%
One parent: no children under 15
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
14.0%
2 persons
17.7%
3 persons
23.3%
4 persons
32.4%
5 persons
8.3%
6+ persons
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Girraween

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,903 occupied private dwellings in Girraween at the 2021 Census, 33.4% were rented, 21.7% owned outright and 42.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.5% 10 dwellings
Owned outright
21.7% 413 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
42.9% 817 dwellings
Rented
33.4% 636 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.4% 26 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
49.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
27.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
22.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.6%
2 bedrooms
23.1%
3 bedrooms
46.7%
4 bedrooms
21.4%
5 bedrooms
5.9%
6+ bedrooms
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.5%
$300-$449/mo
0.6%
$450-$599/mo
0.9%
$600-$799/mo
1.2%
$800-$999/mo
2.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
5.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
9.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
28.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
26.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.9%
1 vehicle
46.7%
2 vehicles
34.6%
3 vehicles
7.1%
4+ vehicles
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Girraween

Employment

Employed full-time
45.6% 1,887 people
Employed part-time
13.6% 564 people
Unemployed
4.3% 180 people
Not in labour force
36.4% 1,509 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
45.7%
Clerical & Administrative
15.2%
Managers
13.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
7.8%
Community & Personal Service
6.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.4%
Labourers
3.2%
Sales Workers
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
1.6%
$400-$499/wk
4.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
4.5%
$800-$999/wk
4.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.8%
$4,000+/wk
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.5%
$1-$149/wk
2.9%
$150-$299/wk
5.0%
$300-$399/wk
2.9%
$400-$499/wk
2.1%
$500-$649/wk
2.0%
$650-$799/wk
6.8%
$800-$999/wk
8.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.7%
$3,500+/wk
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
61.3%
Did not go to work
20.0%
Train
9.5%
Car (passenger)
4.6%
Walked only
1.8%
Other
1.5%
Bus
0.7%
Truck
0.3%
Bicycle
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
82.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
2.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
43.4%
Postgraduate Degree
28.9%
Certificate III/IV
11.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
11.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.0%
Certificate I/II
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
28.0%
Information Technology
22.2%
Engineering
19.1%
Health
8.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
6.6%
Society & Culture
6.5%
Education
3.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
1.8%
Architecture & Building
1.7%
Creative Arts
1.7%
Agriculture & Environment
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
52.0%
Secondary: Government
21.4%
Pre-school
9.2%
Vocational Education
7.4%
Secondary: Catholic
3.8%
Primary: Catholic
3.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
90.9%
Has need for assistance
4.6%
Need for assistance not stated
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
222
Diabetes
205
Asthma
151
Heart disease
110
Arthritis
103
Lung condition
59
Kidney disease
45
Cancer
45
Stroke
29
Dementia
12

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.7% 462
Did not provide
89.3% 3,874

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.5% 503
Not a volunteer
88.5% 3,875

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 4
Previously served
0.5% 22
Never served
99.4% 4,380

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
23.3%
1 child
19.8%
2 children
41.3%
3 children
10.9%
4 children
3.8%
5+ children
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
25
1951: 1960
72
1961: 1970
125
1971: 1980
84
1981: 1990
171
1991: 2000
427
2001: 2010
1,293
2011: 2015
776
2016
188
2017
219
2018
185
2019
195
2020
60
2021
30

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

15.6%
moved in the last year
47.3%
moved in the last 5 years
6.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,064
Moved from NSW
600
Moved: same area (SA2)
227
Moved from overseas
88
Moved from QLD
11
Moved from VIC
10

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.1%
5: 14 hours
23.5%
15: 29 hours
14.6%
30+ hours
11.8%
Did not do domestic work
34.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
95.1%
Step family: no other children
3.3%
Intact family: other children present
0.9%
Blended family: no other children
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Girraween Crime Statistics

47 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
28
Property Damage
5
Assault
4
Other Against Person
4
Drug Offences
2
Weapons
2
Sexual Offences
1
Other Against Property
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Girraween

The closest suburb to Girraween is Toongabbie (NSW), 0.9 km away.

Toongabbie (NSW)
0.9 km away · income $843/wk · rent $420/wk
Pendle Hill
1.1 km away · income $773/wk · rent $400/wk
Prospect (NSW)
2.5 km away · income $841/wk · rent $435/wk
Wentworthville
2.5 km away · income $919/wk · rent $425/wk
Seven Hills (NSW)
2.5 km away · income $780/wk · rent $400/wk
Greystanes
2.7 km away · income $737/wk · rent $480/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Girraween

What is the population of Girraween NSW?

The population of Girraween NSW is 6,256 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,702 people per km². Girraween is ranked #1,247 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Girraween?

The median personal income in Girraween NSW is $918 per week, or $47,736 per year. The median household income is $2,378 per week. Family income is $2,556 per week. Girraween is ranked #1,929 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Girraween?

Median rent in Girraween NSW is $460 per week ($1,993 per month). Rent represents 19.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Girraween ranks #939 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Girraween?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Girraween NSW is $2,435. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Girraween?

The median age in Girraween NSW is 36 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Girraween a good suburb to live in?

Girraween is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 6,256. The median income is $918/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11640. All dollar figures in AUD.