Granville - Clyde
Statistical Area - sa2

Granville - Clyde lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Granville - Clyde's population was approximately 24,908 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,658 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 23,250. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 24,966 in June 2024 and the addition of 253 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density ratio of 4,439 persons per square kilometer, placing Granville - Clyde among the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's population growth of 7.1% since the Census exceeded both state (6.4%) and SA3 area averages. This growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 69.0% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are utilized, released in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate a significant increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas, with Granville - Clyde expected to grow by approximately 7,356 persons by 2041 based on latest population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of around 29.8% over these 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Granville - Clyde among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Granville - Clyde has seen approximately 69 new homes approved each year. Between the financial years FY-21 and FY-25346 homes were approved, with an additional 23 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of around 4.5 new residents arriving per dwelling constructed over these five years.

Consequently, demand has significantly outpaced supply, putting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers. The average value for new dwellings developed is $458,000, aligning with regional patterns. This financial year, $43.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating robust commercial development momentum. However, compared to Greater Sydney, Granville - Clyde records notably lower building activity, at 59.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. The types of new building activity in Granville - Clyde show a focus on higher-density living, with 40.0% standalone homes and 60.0% townhouses or apartments.

This creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. The population density is around 482 people per dwelling approval, indicating a developed market. Looking ahead to 2041, Granville - Clyde is projected to grow by approximately 7,414 residents. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match this population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Granville - Clyde has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 66 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones include Granville Town Square, Connecting Granville Centres, Gran Central Mixed-Use Development, and 171-187 Parramatta Road & 58-64 Victoria Street Mixed-Use Precinct. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Granville - Clyde are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Granville - Clyde has a well-educated workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate in the area was 8.0% as of June 2025.

This is higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation also lags behind Greater Sydney, at 49.3% compared to 60.0%. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. Health care & social assistance is particularly strong, with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services show lower representation at 7.2% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between the Census working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 1.0%, while the labour force grew by 3.2%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 2.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a smaller increase in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41%, losing 19,270 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, with employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Granville - Clyde's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Granville - Clyde's median income among taxpayers is $42,851. The average income is $52,154, which is below the national average. In Greater Sydney, the median income is $56,994 and the average is $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $47,393 (median) and $57,682 (average) as of March 2025. According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes lag at the 16th percentile with a weekly income of $629. Household income performs better at the 40th percentile. The distribution data shows that 33.4% of locals (8,319 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 income category, similar to regional levels where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Granville - Clyde, with only 78.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 36th percentile.

Granville - Clyde displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Granville-Clyde, as per the latest Census, had 49.9% houses and 50.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 62.1% houses and 37.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Granville-Clyde was at 22.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.2% and rented ones at 48.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, lower than Sydney metro's $2,167. Median weekly rent in Granville-Clyde was $420, higher than Sydney metro's $400 but below the national average of $375 for rents. Nationally, mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863.

Granville - Clyde features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households comprise 71.7% of all households, including 35.7% couples with children, 21.6% couples without children, and 11.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 28.3%, with lone person households at 19.9% and group households comprising 8.4%. The median household size is 3.1 people, matching the Greater Sydney average.

Educational attainment in Granville - Clyde aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Granville - Clyde has 32.1% of its residents aged 15 and above holding university degrees, compared to the SA4 region's 39.1%. The gap suggests potential for educational development and skill enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 21.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.4% of residents aged 15 and above holding them - advanced diplomas account for 12.2% and certificates for 13.2%.

Educational participation is high at 36.7%, including 9.7% in tertiary education, 9.1% in primary education, and 7.3% pursuing secondary education. The area's five schools have a combined enrollment of 2,129 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 990) offering balanced educational opportunities. School provision is conventional, split between two primary and three secondary institutions. There are 8.6 school places per 100 residents, below the regional average of 13.2, indicating some students may attend schools in nearby areas.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Granville-Clyde has 130 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 39 routes, together facilitating 7,937 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 124 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 1,133 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 61 weekly trips per individual stop.

Granville - Clyde's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Granville - Clyde, with younger cohorts experiencing notably low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover stands at approximately 46%, covering around 11,507 people in total.

This is lower than the national average of 55.3%. Diabetes and asthma were found to be the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting roughly 4.9% and 4.5% of residents respectively. Notably, 81.6% of residents reported having no medical ailments at all, compared to 77.0% across Greater Sydney. As of 2021, approximately 11.4% (2,839 people) of the area's population are aged 65 and over, which is lower than the 13.9% recorded in Greater Sydney. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those observed in the broader population.

Granville - Clyde is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Granville-Clyde, surveyed in 2016, has a diverse population with 60.8% born overseas and 75.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion at 35.7%. Islam, at 26.9%, is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 29.1%.

The top ancestry groups are Other (36.2%), Lebanese (14.4%), and Chinese (12.6%). Notably, Filipino (3.3%) and Vietnamese (2.1%) populations are overrepresented compared to regional averages.

Granville - Clyde hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Granville-Clyde has a median age of 31 years, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and significantly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Granville-Clyde has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (21.8%), but fewer residents aged 45-54 (9.9%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has grown from 14.0% to 14.7%, while the proportion of those aged 15-24 has declined from 16.0% to 15.0%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant changes in Granville-Clyde's age profile. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to increase by 1,516 people (61%), from 2,465 to 3,982 residents.