State Electorate · Area profile
Granville
23 km²
A massive population of over 104,000 people makes Granville one of the largest areas of its kind. It is a strikingly young and diverse community where more than half of all residents were born overseas. This international character is reflected in the high number of homes where a language other than English is spoken. The area is a walker's paradise with almost every home within a short stroll of parks, schools and shops.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
27 schools within reach make Granville convenient for families.
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The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 33 and a high proportion of children under 15. Since 2011, the population has grown by 18%, adding about 15,714 people.
Born overseas, 52.7% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the national average. Indian, English and Chinese are the most common ancestries, and Nepal is also a significant birthplace.
Language diversity is very high, with 63.5% of people using another language at home, far above the New South Wales figure. Arabic is the most common non-English language, and 11.6% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is common here, as those with no religion (12.5%) are far below the national figure. The largest groups are Christians, Muslims and Hindus.
Education levels have risen, with 63.2% of people completing Year 12 and 28.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a well-qualified workforce, with a strong presence of professionals in management, commerce and engineering.
Incomes are generally lower than in most other areas, with the typical personal weekly income being $679. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 13 points since 2011.
Residents here report far fewer long-term health or mental health conditions than the state or national figures. About 71.3% of people have no long-term health conditions at all.
Participation in volunteering is well below the national figure, at 7.1%. Rates of unpaid care and housework are also much lower than in most similar areas.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. Couples with children make up 66.4% of families, which helps explain why there are fewer people living alone compared to the state average.
Renting is very common, with 47.9% of households renting, far above the national figure. There are fewer separate houses and more apartments than in most areas, and the typical weekly rent is $405.
Public transport use and access are high, and 13.3% of homes have no motor vehicle. Since 2011, there has been a huge shift toward working from home, which now accounts for 32% of commuters.
The area is highly mobile, with 43.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is consistent with the high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 22.9% of the population.
The unemployment rate is 8.6%, which is well above the national figure. Only 50.5% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure much lower than most other areas.
Granville is a walker's paradise, with 99.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and schools. Almost every home is also within a 10-minute walk of public transport.