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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Granville - Clyde's population is around 25,140 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,890 people (8.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 23,250 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 24,966 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 247 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 4,481 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly sought resource. Granville - Clyde's 8.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (7.8%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 69.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. As we examine future population trends, a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas is forecast, with the area expected to grow by 7,356 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 28.6% in total over the 17 years.

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

Granville - Clyde has seen around 69 new homes approved each year, with 346 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 41 so far in FY-26. Given an average of 4.5 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is significantly outpacing supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers, while new dwellings are developed at an average value of $363,000. Additionally, $43.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity.

Relative to Greater Sydney, Granville - Clyde shows substantially reduced construction (59.0% below regional average per person). This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, though building activity has accelerated in recent years. This is likewise lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints. New building activity consists of 40.0% detached houses and 60.0% medium and high-density housing. This trend toward denser development provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 482 people per dwelling approval, Granville - Clyde shows a developed market.

Looking ahead, Granville - Clyde is expected to grow by 7,182 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, 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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 67 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Gran Central Granville, Connecting Granville Centres, Granville Town Square, and 171-187 Parramatta Road & 58-64 Victoria Street Mixed-Use Precinct, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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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 possesses a well-educated workforce with diverse sector representation, an unemployment rate of 7.7%, and 3.7% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 12,418 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 3.5% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (65.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 27.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. The area shows particularly strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 7.2% versus the regional average of 11.5%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 3.7% while the labour force increased by 4.3%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Granville - Clyde. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Granville - Clyde's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Granville - Clyde SA2's median income among taxpayers is $46,883, with an average of $54,751. This is below the national average, and compares to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $51,037 (median) and $59,602 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, individual incomes lag at the 15th percentile ($629 weekly), while household income performs better at the 40th percentile. Distribution data shows the predominant cohort spans 33.4% of locals (8,396 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring regional levels where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 78.8% of income remaining, 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

Dwelling structure within Granville - Clyde, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 49.9% houses and 50.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, and other dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Granville - Clyde lagged that of Sydney metro at 22.9%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (28.2%) or rented (48.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Sydney metro average at $2,000, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $420, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Granville - Clyde's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 71.7% of all households, comprising 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% of the total. The median household size of 3.1 people 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, with 32.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 39.1% in the SA4 region. This gap highlights the potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 21.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 25.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (13.2%).

Educational participation is notably 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

Public transport analysis reveals 142 active transport stops operating within Granville - Clyde, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 37 individual routes, collectively providing 7,581 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 124 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 54%, with 33% by train and 8% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, below the regional average. A high 27.7% of residents work from home (2021 Census; 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 shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

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

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Granville - Clyde, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts see a low prevalence of common health conditions, though the rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~11,765 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are diabetes and asthma, impacting 4.9% and 4.5% of residents, respectively, while 81.6% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 11.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,989 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with 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 is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 60.8% of its population born overseas and 75.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Granville - Clyde is Christianity, which makes up 35.7% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Hinduism, which comprises 15.2% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Granville - Clyde are Other, comprising 36.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 16.0%, Lebanese, comprising 14.4% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 2.6%, and Chinese, comprising 12.6% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Filipino is notably overrepresented at 3.3% of Granville - Clyde (vs 2.0% regionally), Vietnamese at 2.1% (vs 1.8%) and Korean at 0.9% (vs 1.1%).

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

At 31 years, Granville - Clyde's median age is notably under the Greater Sydney average of 37 and is significantly lower than the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Sydney, Granville - Clyde has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (21.0%) but fewer 45 - 54 year-olds (10.2%). This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.4%. In the period since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 3.0% to 3.8% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 22.1% to 21.0%. Demographic modeling suggests Granville - Clyde's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to expand considerably, increasing by 1,430 people (56%) from 2,551 to 3,982.