Granville - Clyde

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, as of May 2026, is approximately 25,314. This figure represents an increase of 2,064 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 23,250. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 25,304 in June 2025 and an additional 246 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 4,512 persons per square kilometer, placing Granville-Clyde within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's population growth of 8.9% since the 2021 census exceeds both the state average (7.1%) and the SA3 area, indicating it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 72.8% of overall population gains in recent periods.

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 released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends forecast a significant increase in Granville-Clyde's top quartile statistical area, with an expected growth of 6,805 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 26.8% over the 16-year period.

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 annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 346 homes were approved, with an additional 55 approved in FY26 so far. Each year, an average of 4.5 new residents have arrived per dwelling constructed during these five financial years.

This has led to a significant outpacing of demand over supply, typically putting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers. The average value for new dwellings developed is $363,000. In FY26, there have been $43.6 million in commercial development approvals recorded, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Granville - Clyde shows substantially reduced construction, with 59.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. However, building activity has accelerated in recent years.

In terms of dwelling types, new building activity shows 40.0% detached houses and 60.0% medium and high-density housing. This trend towards denser development provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 482 people per dwelling approval, Granville - Clyde indicates a developed market. Looking ahead, Granville - Clyde is expected to grow by approximately 6,795 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Granville - Clyde has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 62 projects that could affect the area. Notable projects include Gran Central Granville, Connecting Granville Centres, Granville Town Square, and the mixed-use precinct at 171-187 Parramatta Road & 58-64 Victoria Street. 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 an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 7.7% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 3.7%. As of December 2025, 12,418 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was 63.9%, below Greater Sydney's 68.8%. A high proportion of residents, 27.7%, worked from home. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. The area showed strong specialization in health care & social assistance (1.2 times the regional level) but lower representation in professional & technical services (7.2% vs regional average of 11.5%).

Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 3.7%, labour force by 4.3%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.2% and marginal unemployment change. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Granville - Clyde's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Granville - Clyde SA2's median income among taxpayers in AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023 was $46,883. The average income was $54,751. Both figures were below the national average. In comparison, Greater Sydney had a median income of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year ended June 2023, estimated median income as of March 2026 would be approximately $51,721, with the average being around $60,401. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics Census data from 2021, individual incomes were at the 15th percentile ($629 weekly), while household incomes performed better at the 40th percentile. Income distribution showed that 33.4% of locals (8,454 people) fell into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, similar to regional levels where 30.9% occupied this category. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 78.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 35th percentile.

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

Granville - Clyde's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 49.9% houses and 50.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This differed from Sydney metro's structure, which was 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Granville - Clyde stood at 22.9%, with mortgaged properties at 28.2% and rented dwellings at 48.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure for Granville - Clyde was $420, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Granville - Clyde's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Granville - Clyde features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 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 constitute 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, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

Educational qualifications in Granville-Clyde trail regional benchmarks show that 32.1% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to the SA4 region's 39.1%. 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+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 12.2% and certificates at 13.2%. Educational participation is high, with 36.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.7% in tertiary education, 9.1% in primary education, and 7.3% pursuing secondary education.

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

Granville - Clyde has 142 active transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 37 routes, providing a total of 7,581 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 124 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential with most commuters travelling outward. Car remains the dominant mode at 54%, followed by train at 33% and bus at 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 27.7% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,083 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 53 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Granville - Clyde's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis shows robust health performance across Granville-Clyde, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups exhibited low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover was found to be relatively low at approximately 47% of the total population (around 11,846 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

Diabetes and asthma were the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 4.9% and 4.5% of residents respectively. Approximately 81.6% of residents reported being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents displayed low chronic condition prevalence. The area had 11.8% of residents aged 65 and over (2,997 people), lower than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors were notably strong, aligning with national rankings for the general 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 has a population where 60.8% were born overseas, and 75.6% speak a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 35.7%. Hinduism is significantly higher at 15.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 5.2%.

Ancestry-wise, 'Other' is highest at 36.2%, followed by Lebanese at 14.4% and Chinese at 12.6%. Notably, Filipino (3.3%), Vietnamese (2.1%) and Korean (0.9%) are also overrepresented compared to regional averages of 2.0%, 1.8% and 1.1% respectively.

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

Granville-Clyde's median age is 31, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. It has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (22.1%) compared to Greater Sydney but fewer residents aged 45-54 (10.1%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 has increased from 3.0% to 3.8%, while the proportion of those aged 5-14 has decreased from 11.4% to 10.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Granville-Clyde's age profile. The 45-54 age cohort is expected to expand by 1,379 people (54%), growing from 2,546 to 3,926. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age cohort is projected to grow modestly by 9% (142 people).