# Granville - Clyde

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Greater Sydney › Cumberland › 2142, NSW

Area: 6 km²

A young and diverse population defines Granville - Clyde, where the typical resident is just 31 years old. This community is a major hub for migration, with 56% of people born overseas and nearly 69% using a language other than English at home. The area is growing quickly, having added about 5,000 people since 2011. It is a high-density setting where large households and a strong rental market are common, creating a fast-paced, urban atmosphere in the heart of Greater Sydney.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is far younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 31 and a small senior population of 10.2%. It is a large community of 23,250 people that has grown by 27% since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 23,250 | +27.4% since 2011 |
| Median age | 31 yrs | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.7% | +3.8% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 10.2% | +12.6% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 18.1% | -15.4% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 4.5% | +29.7% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 36.1%, Older adults (45–64) 19.5%, Children (0–14) 18.1%, Youth (15–24) 16.0%, Seniors (65+) 10.2%

**Marital status** — Married 48.5%, Never married 37.4%, Divorced 7.1%, Separated 3.7%, Widowed 3.2%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas, 56% of residents hail from other countries, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Chinese, Australian, English, Indian, and Filipino, with Nepal being a significant country of birth.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 56.0% | +17.9% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 36.1%, Nepal 10.9%, China 7.4%, India 4.3%, Philippines 2.9%, Vietnam 2.2%, New Zealand 0.8%, Italy 0.3%, England 0.3%, South Africa 0.1%

**Ancestry** — Chinese 13.2%, Australian 9.2%, English 8.6%, Indian 4.3%, Filipino 3.5%, Vietnamese 2.3%, Irish 1.8%, Italian 1.2%, Scottish 1.2%, Greek 0.7%, German 0.6%, Dutch 0.2%

## Language

Language diversity is very high, with 68.7% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the 22.3% national figure. Arabic is the most common non-English language, and 14.7% of people speak little or no English.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 68.7% | +6.5% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 14.7% | -4.7% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 22.2%, Arabic 18.6%, Mandarin 7.3%, Cantonese 4.0%, Vietnamese 2.3%, Hindi 1.5%, Tagalog 1.5%, Punjabi 1.0%, Greek 0.4%, Italian 0.3%

## Religion

The community is more religious than the national average, with only 14.8% of people reporting no religion. Christianity is the most common faith at 32.2%, followed by Islam at 24.3% and Hinduism at 13.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 14.8% | +56.2% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 32.2%, Islam 24.3%, No religion 14.8%, Hinduism 13.7%, Not stated 9.6%, Buddhism 4.4%, Other religions 1.1%

## Education & Qualifications

Education levels have risen, with 63.8% of residents completing Year 12 and 25.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many qualifications are in management, commerce, and engineering.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 63.8% | +21.5% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 25.7% | +56.5% since 2011 |
| Schools | 5 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.19 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 65 | — |
| School enrolments | 2,278 | — |
| Average school size | 456 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 981 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 63.8%, Year 9 or below 12.7%, Year 10 10.7%, Year 11 3.1%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 29.7%, Advanced diploma / diploma 17.0%, Certificate III / IV 14.4%, Postgraduate degree 13.0%, Graduate diploma / certificate 2.0%, Certificate I / II 1.5%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 23.4%, Engineering & related 10.0%, Society & culture 9.6%, Health 8.6%, Information technology 8.6%, Education 5.0%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.6%, Architecture & building 3.9%, Natural & physical sciences 2.9%, Creative arts 2.3%, Agriculture & environment 0.7%

## Income

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly personal income of $629. Only 17.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $629 | +58.8% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,585 | +49.2% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,648 | +46.6% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 4.6% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 17.2% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 30.8%, $650–$1,499 27.4%, Under $650 16.6%, $3,000–$3,999 9.6%, $4,000 or more 7.5%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 46.0%, $650–$1,499 32.8%, $1,500–$2,999 9.9%, $3,000 or more 1.2%

## Health & Disability

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, with 16.5% having a condition compared to the 27.7% national average. Mental health conditions are also well below the national figure at 3.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 16.5% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 3.9% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.5% | +5.2% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 5.6%, Diabetes 4.8%, Asthma 4.4%, Arthritis 4.3%, Mental health 3.9%, Heart disease 2.5%, Cancer 1.2%, Lung condition 0.9%, Stroke 0.6%, Dementia 0.3%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 73.0%, One condition 11.8%, Two conditions 3.0%, Three or more 1.7%

## Community Participation

Participation in unpaid work and volunteering is much lower than most areas, with only 6.2% of people volunteering. This is also a community with very few former Defence Force members.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 6.2% | -32.1% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 8.9% | -17.3% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 19.4% | -17.7% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 0.5% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 15.7% | -4.5% since 2011 |

## First Nations

A small population of 160 First Nations people live here, and they are noticeably older than the state average with a typical age of 27. They have a high rate of Year 12 completion at 51.5%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 160 | — |
| First Nations median age | 27 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 51.5% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 6.1% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $528 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,354 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 9.4% | — |

## Family & Households

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children (63.1%). Only 19.9% of people live alone, which is well below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.1 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 14.1% | -6.7% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 19.9% | +0.7% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 63.1%, Couples without children 20.5%, One-parent families 14.1%, Other families 2.3%

**Household size** — 2 people 25.4%, 1 person 19.9%, 3 people 18.7%, 4 people 17.0%, 6 or more 9.7%, 5 people 9.3%

## Housing & Dwellings

Renters make up 47% of the population, far above the national figure, while only 21.8% own their homes outright. The area has fewer detached houses and more apartments than most places.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $420 | +31.3% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,000 | +2.6% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 1.20 | -7.7% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 47.0% | +31.1% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 21.8% | -19.7% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 49.7% | -22.9% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 52.9% | -10.2% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 47.0%, Owned with a mortgage 26.9%, Owned outright 21.8%, Not stated 2.5%, Other tenure 1.7%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 49.7%, Flat or apartment 38.8%, Townhouse / semi-detached 10.8%, Other dwelling 0.2%

**Bedrooms per home** — 2 bedrooms 36.4%, 3 bedrooms 33.4%, 4 bedrooms 13.5%, 1 bedroom 7.6%, 5 or more 5.9%, Studio / none 0.5%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 58.9%, $200–$349 15.1%, Under $200 11.3%, $550–$749 9.8%, $750 or more 0.9%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 36.2%, $1,000–$1,799 24.3%, $3,000 or more 16.9%, Under $1,000 13.2%

## Transport & Vehicles

Public transport use is very high at 11.9%, well above the national figure, and 16.3% of homes have no car. It is a highly connected area with 114 public transport stops.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 16.3% | -4.4% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 23.2% | +1260.8% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 11.9% | -43.7% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 114 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 4.90 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,105.8 | — |
| Public transport routes | 15 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 2 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 18 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 57,698 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 311,686 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 63 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 33.8%, Worked at home 23.2%, Train 11.3%, Car (passenger) 4.1%, Walked 1.6%, Bus 0.6%, Bicycle 0.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 42.4%, 2 vehicles 27.2%, No vehicle 16.3%, 3 vehicles 8.9%, 4 or more 5.2%

## Migration & Movement

The area is a gateway for new arrivals, with 27% of residents having moved from overseas in the last five years. Overall, 41.8% of the population has moved house since 2016.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 41.8% | +22.7% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 27.0% | +39.3% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

The local unemployment rate is 9.7%, which is well above the national figure. Only 49.3% of adults are working or looking for work, much lower than most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 9.7% | -1.2% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 49.3% | -7.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 48.1% | -22.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 16.2%, Retail trade 11.2%, Accommodation & food 8.5%, Construction 7.1%, Professional & technical 6.7%, Manufacturing 6.5%, Transport & warehousing 6.4%, Education & training 5.7%, Administrative & support 5.1%, Finance & insurance 4.8%, Public administration & safety 4.4%, Wholesale trade 2.7%, Other services 2.4%, Media & telecommunications 1.5%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Arts & recreation 0.9%, Electricity, gas & water 0.7%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.2%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 20.0%, Labourers 15.1%, Community & personal service 12.9%, Clerical & administrative 12.2%, Technicians & trades 11.4%, Sales workers 9.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 8.2%, Managers 8.0%

## Economy & Advantage

With over 3,000 businesses, the area is a significant economic hub, though it ranks among the most disadvantaged for access to money and resources.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 3 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 1 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 1 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 5 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 932 | — |
| Population estimate | 25,304 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 7.9% | — |
| Businesses | 3,081 | — |

## Environment & Climate

The area receives significantly more rainfall than the New South Wales average, with 1,089mm annually. Temperatures are typical for the state.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,089 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 24.6 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 11.9 | — |

## Walkability

The area is very walkable, with 99.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every resident can reach groceries, parks, and schools within 15 minutes on foot.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 7.8 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 7.3 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 99.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 99.7% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 99.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 98.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 99.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 53.3% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 7.6 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 244 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 4.4% | — |

## Schools serving Granville - Clyde

65 schools, 38,148 students, average ICSEA 1,020.

By sector: Government 41, Catholic 14, Independent 10

By type: Primary 39, Secondary 16, Combined 10

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Muslim Girls Grammar School | Independent | Secondary | 0.5 km | 304 |
| Granville Boys High School | Government | Secondary | 0.6 km | 836 |
| Granville Public School | Government | Primary | 0.8 km | 590 |
| Granville East Public School | Government | Primary | 1.0 km | 259 |
| Delany College | Catholic | Secondary | 1.0 km | 348 |
| Holy Family Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 1.0 km | 235 |
| Holy Trinity Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 1.1 km | 200 |
| Granville South Public School | Government | Primary | 1.6 km | 323 |
| St Oliver's Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 1.6 km | 167 |
| Rosehill Public School | Government | Primary | 1.9 km | 550 |

## Areas within Granville - Clyde

[Granville - Clyde Block 1](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503148104/12503148104) · [Granville - Clyde Block 2](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503148105/12503148105) · [Granville - Clyde Block 3](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503148106/12503148106) · [Granville - Clyde Block 4](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503148107/12503148107) · [Granville - Clyde Block 5](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503148108/12503148108) · [Granville - Clyde Block 6](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503148109/12503148109) · [Granville - Clyde Block 7](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503148110/12503148110) · [Granville - Clyde Block 8](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503148111/12503148111) · [Granville - Clyde Block 9](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503148112/12503148112) · [Granville - Clyde Block 10](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503148113/12503148113) · [Granville - Clyde Block 11](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503148114/12503148114) · [Granville - Clyde Block 12](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503148115/12503148115) · [Granville - Clyde Block 13](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503148116/12503148116) · [Granville - Clyde Block 14](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503148117/12503148117) · [Granville - Clyde Block 15](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503148118/12503148118) · [Granville - Clyde Block 16](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/12503148119/12503148119)

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/125031481/granville-clyde