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 is approximately 24,908 as of August 2025. This figure reflects a growth of 1,658 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 23,250. The increase is inferred from ABS estimates of 24,966 in June 2024 and an additional 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 locations nationally. The area's growth rate of 7.1% since the 2021 Census exceeds both state (6.4%) and SA3 averages, indicating its status as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 69.0% 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, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future trends forecast significant population increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas, with Granville-Clyde expected to grow by 7,356 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, reflecting a total increase of 29.8% over 17 years.

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

Granville - Clyde has seen approximately 301 new homes approved annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, with 1505 homes approved over the past five financial years between FY20 and FY25, and 21 approvals so far in FY26. On average, around 4.5 people move to the area each year for every dwelling built during these years. This significant demand outpaces new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition, with new properties constructed at an average expected cost of $458000, aligning with regional trends.

In FY26, commercial development approvals totalled $43.6 million, indicating strong commercial development momentum. Comparatively, Granville - Clyde records lower building activity than Greater Sydney, at 57% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new homes often strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, although building activity has accelerated in recent years. Nationally, it is also lower, reflecting market maturity and suggesting possible development constraints. New building activity consists of approximately 40% standalone homes and 60% townhouses or apartments, favouring higher-density living and offering more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 482 people per dwelling approval, Granville - Clyde indicates a developed market.

Projections estimate the area will grow by 7414 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply is expected to readily meet demand, presenting good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

AreaSearch has identified a total of 71 projects that could impact the area, with key ones including Granville Town Square, Connecting Granville Centres, Gran Central Mixed-Use Development, and the mixed-use precinct at 171-187 Parramatta Road & 58-64 Victoria Street. The following list details those most likely to be 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 8.0% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 1.0%.

As of June 2025, 12,215 residents are employed, but the unemployment rate is higher than Greater Sydney's by 3.8%, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation lags at 49.3% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. The area specializes in health care & social assistance with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 7.2% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally, as shown by the difference between Census working population and resident population. In the past year, employment increased by 1.0%, while labour force grew by 3.2%, causing unemployment to rise by 2.0 percentage points. Meanwhile, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a smaller increase in unemployment. As of Sep-25, NSW's employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment growth of 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, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Granville - Clyde's median income among taxpayers in financial year 2022 was $42,851 with an average of $52,154. This is below the national average and compares to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates as of March 2025 would be approximately $47,393 (median) and $57,682 (average). According to the 2021 Census figures, individual incomes lag at the 16th percentile ($629 weekly), while household income performs better at the 40th percentile. Distribution data shows that 33.4% of locals (8,319 people) are in the $1,500 - 2,999 income 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 36th 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 structure, assessed in the latest Census, had 49.9% houses and 50.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares 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 in the area was $2,000, below Sydney metro's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure was $420, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Granville-Clyde's mortgage repayments were higher than 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 fairly typical 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 make up the remaining 28.3%, consisting of 19.9% lone person households and 8.4% group households. The median household size is 3.1 people, which aligns with 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 residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to the SA4 region's 39.1%. The most common qualification is bachelor degrees 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 them, including advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (13.2%). Educational participation is high at 36.7%, with 9.7% in tertiary education, 9.1% in primary education, and 7.3% pursuing secondary education.

The five schools in Granville - Clyde have a combined enrollment of 2,129 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 990) with balanced educational opportunities. School places per 100 residents are at 8.5, below the regional average of 13.2, suggesting some students may attend schools in adjacent 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 individual routes, collectively providing 7,937 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 124 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 1,133 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 61 weekly trips per 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 notable results across Granville - Clyde, with younger cohorts experiencing a low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 46% (~11,507 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

Diabetes and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 4.9% and 4.5% of residents respectively. 81.6% of residents declare no medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 77.0%. The area has 11.4% (2,839 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 13.9%. Health outcomes among seniors warrant more attention despite the broader population's strong results.

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 high level of cultural diversity, with 60.8% of its residents born overseas and 75.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Granville-Clyde, accounting for 35.7% of its population. However, Islam is notably more prevalent here compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 26.9% versus 29.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are 'Other', at 36.2%, Lebanese at 14.4%, and Chinese at 12.6%. There are also significant differences in the representation of Filipino (3.3% vs regional average of 2.1%), Vietnamese (2.1% vs 4.0%) and Korean (0.9% vs 0.5%) ethnic groups in Granville-Clyde compared to Greater Sydney.

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 notably higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has increased from 14.0% to 14.7%, while the proportion of those aged 15-24 has decreased from 16.0% to 15.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Granville-Clyde's age profile. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to expand considerably, increasing by 1,516 people (61%) from 2,465 to 3,982 residents.