Greystanes, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Greystanes NSW is 23,511 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Greystanes is $737 per week ($38,324 per year). Median rent in Greystanes is $480 per week ($2,080 per month). Greystanes has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Greystanes has a population density of 2,621 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Greystanes is Lebanon. The most common religion is Catholic (44.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Greystanes is $2,452.

There were 152 recorded offences in Greystanes in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (38 offences).

Population
23,511
Census 2021
Median income
$737/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$480/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
39years
Census 2021

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

Greystanes vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Greystanes is $737 a week, 4% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,216th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $480 a week, $95 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 24.9% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 39, 4 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.
MeasureGreystanesTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$737/wk$765/wk −4%$766/wk
Household income$1,930/wk$1,704/wk +13%$1,637/wk
Rent$480/wk$385/wk +25%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,452/mo$1,965/mo +25%$1,733/mo
Median age3943 −4 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.9%22.6% +2.3 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 Greystanes, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Greystanes Population

23,511 residents at the 2021 Census.

Greystanes Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$737/wk
$38,324 per year
Ranked 4,796 of 14,663
Median Rent
$480/wk
$2,080 per month
Ranked 769 of 14,663
Median Age
39years
1 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,452/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Greystanes Rent Prices & Affordability

25% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,930/wk
Median rent $480/wk
Rent to income 24.9%

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

Median rent in Greystanes against your income

About $8,363 a month
Median rent $480/wk
Left after rent $1,450/wk
Rent share 24.9%

Greystanes Schools

21
schools nearby
15
government
1036
avg ICSEA score
11,413
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
Darcy Road Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 576 students
1122
ICSEA
Greystanes Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 540 students
1081
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
St Paul's Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 800 students
1055
ICSEA
Cerdon College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,001 students
1041
ICSEA
Aspect Western Sydney School Independent
Combined · U · 167 students
1039
ICSEA
Widemere Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 169 students
1036
ICSEA
Beresford Road Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 580 students
1033
ICSEA
Pendle Hill Public School Government
Primary · P-6 · 309 students
1032
ICSEA
Greystanes High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,090 students
1003
ICSEA
Ringrose Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 339 students
1002
ICSEA
Pendle Hill High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 692 students
1001
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 21 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 Greystanes, with a map

Greystanes Map

Greystanes, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Greystanes, New South Wales: 33.8238°S, 150.9386°E

Greystanes Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (21)

People in Greystanes

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (11,624) Female 50.6% (11,889)

Population Density

2,621
people per km²
23,511 people · 9.0 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,150
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

Lebanon
4.5%
India
2.9%
Malta
2.5%
China
1.5%
Philippines
1.3%
New Zealand
1.3%
England
1.1%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Arabic
13.0%
Greek
2.1%
Turkish
1.7%
Croatian
1.6%
Italian
1.5%
Cantonese
1.4%
Mandarin
1.4%

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

Ancestry

Australian
21.0%
English
16.4%
Lebanese
15.5%
Maltese
6.2%
Italian
6.1%
Irish
5.5%
Indian
4.3%
Chinese
4.0%
Scottish
3.4%
Greek
3.2%
Croatian
2.4%

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

Catholic
44.7%
No religion
13.0%
Islam
8.3%
Anglican
7.4%
Eastern Orthodox
5.8%
Not stated
5.6%
Hinduism
3.8%
Christian (other)
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
55.1% 10,235
Separated
3.1% 583
Divorced
6.7% 1,239
Widowed
5.2% 964
Never married
29.9% 5,556

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.3%
Couple: no children under 15
22.1%
Couple: no children
19.5%
One parent: no children under 15
7.8%
One parent: children under 15
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
16.0%
2 persons
29.7%
3 persons
17.6%
4 persons
20.5%
5 persons
10.1%
6+ persons
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Greystanes

Housing Tenure

Of the 7,453 occupied private dwellings in Greystanes at the 2021 Census, 20.4% were rented, 40.1% owned outright and 36.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.1% 85 dwellings
Owned outright
40.1% 2,989 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
36.8% 2,744 dwellings
Rented
20.4% 1,517 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.6% 121 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
86.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
10.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.3%
2 bedrooms
4.6%
3 bedrooms
49.6%
4 bedrooms
34.0%
5 bedrooms
8.8%
6+ bedrooms
1.6%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.6%
$300-$449/mo
1.5%
$450-$599/mo
1.4%
$600-$799/mo
1.8%
$800-$999/mo
2.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
12.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
20.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
24.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.4%
1 vehicle
31.4%
2 vehicles
40.7%
3 vehicles
14.8%
4+ vehicles
8.7%

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

Work, income and education in Greystanes

Employment

Employed full-time
31.8% 5,094 people
Employed part-time
16.5% 2,650 people
Unemployed
2.8% 446 people
Not in labour force
48.9% 7,824 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
29.1%
Clerical & Administrative
17.7%
Managers
14.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.2%
Community & Personal Service
9.3%
Sales Workers
5.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.0%
Labourers
4.4%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
1.5%
$400-$499/wk
5.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
7.0%
$800-$999/wk
5.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.8%
$4,000+/wk
13.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.9%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$300-$399/wk
5.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.6%
$3,500+/wk
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
62.1%
Did not go to work
27.6%
Car (passenger)
4.9%
Truck
1.2%
Train
1.1%
Walked only
1.1%
Other
0.8%
Bus
0.7%
Bicycle
0.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%
Ferry
0.0%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
63.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.0%

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

Certificate III/IV
33.7%
Bachelor Degree
30.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.9%
Postgraduate Degree
9.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.0%
Certificate I/II
2.3%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
29.0%
Engineering
16.8%
Society & Culture
11.4%
Health
9.2%
Education
9.2%
Architecture & Building
7.0%
Information Technology
5.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.4%
Creative Arts
3.2%
Agriculture & Environment
1.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
25.4%
Primary: Catholic
17.5%
Secondary: Catholic
17.3%
Secondary: Government
16.2%
Pre-school
10.0%
Vocational Education
8.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.3%

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
88.4%
Has need for assistance
6.2%
Need for assistance not stated
5.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,267
Diabetes
803
Arthritis
746
Asthma
678
Heart disease
608
Lung condition
326
Cancer
311
Kidney disease
195
Stroke
181
Dementia
70

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.1% 2,300
Did not provide
86.9% 15,199

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
9.3% 1,643
Not a volunteer
90.7% 15,943

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.0% 3
Current ADF: Reserves
0.0% 5
Previously served
1.3% 224
Never served
98.7% 17,427

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.7%
1 child
11.5%
2 children
31.9%
3 children
18.9%
4 children
7.0%
5+ children
2.1%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
135
1951: 1960
462
1961: 1970
1,043
1971: 1980
835
1981: 1990
1,090
1991: 2000
1,247
2001: 2010
1,406
2011: 2015
655
2016
163
2017
129
2018
118
2019
122
2020
49
2021
30

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

Population Mobility

8.5%
moved in the last year
27.1%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
20,164
Moved from NSW
1,378
Moved: same area (SA2)
348
Moved from overseas
100
Moved from QLD
11
Moved from VIC
10
Moved from SA
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.6%
5: 14 hours
23.8%
15: 29 hours
12.8%
30+ hours
12.0%
Did not do domestic work
32.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
90.9%
Step family: no other children
5.3%
Blended family: no other children
2.6%
Intact family: other children present
0.6%
Other couple: children only
0.3%
Step family: other children present
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Greystanes Crime Statistics

152 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
38
Assault
36
Other Against Property
22
Other Against Person
19
Property Damage
15
Drug Offences
10
Sexual Offences
8
Weapons
4

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Suburbs near Greystanes

The closest suburb to Greystanes is Girraween (NSW), 2.7 km away.

Girraween (NSW)
2.7 km away · income $918/wk · rent $460/wk
Pendle Hill
2.7 km away · income $773/wk · rent $400/wk
Smithfield (NSW)
2.7 km away · income $479/wk · rent $400/wk
Woodpark
2.9 km away · income $658/wk · rent $500/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Greystanes

What is the population of Greystanes NSW?

The population of Greystanes NSW is 23,511 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,621 people per km². Greystanes is ranked #104 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Greystanes?

The median personal income in Greystanes NSW is $737 per week, or $38,324 per year. The median household income is $1,930 per week. Family income is $2,150 per week. Greystanes is ranked #4,796 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Greystanes?

Median rent in Greystanes NSW is $480 per week ($2,080 per month). Rent represents 24.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Greystanes ranks #769 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Greystanes?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Greystanes NSW is $2,452. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Greystanes?

The median age in Greystanes NSW is 39 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Greystanes a good suburb to live in?

Greystanes is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 23,511. The median income is $737/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.9% 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: 11787. All dollar figures in AUD.