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New South Wales · Postcode 2145
Greystanes postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 24 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Greystanes at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Greystanes vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Greystanes | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,930 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $480 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,452 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 39 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ≈NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2145 covers Greystanes, an inland suburb of Sydney about 24 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - Parramatta region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Cumberland.
According to the 2021 Census, Greystanes has a population of 23,511 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,930, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. The Indigenous population is 264 (1.1% of residents).
Housing in Greystanes includes a median weekly rent of $480, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,452, with 7,453 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 79.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Greystanes scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
There are 8 schools in the Greystanes area, including Greystanes High School, Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School, St Paul's Catholic College and others.
Greystanes is part of the Parramatta statistical area in New South Wales.
Greystanes details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2145 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 23,511 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,930/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $737/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $480 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,452 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 9.0 km² |
| Population Density | 2621/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 7,453 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 264 (1.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.8297061 |
| Longitude | 150.9488947 |
| Distance from Sydney | 24 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Parramatta |
| Area (SA3) | Parramatta |
| Local Government | Cumberland |
| Federal Electorate | Parramatta |
| State Electorate | Winston Hills |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 4,941 (21.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 2,784 (11.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 5,879 (25.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 5,480 (23.3%) |
| 65+ years | 4,439 (18.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,969 (8.4%) |
| Asthma | 1,501 (6.4%) |
| Diabetes | 1,411 (6.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 970 (4.1%) |
| Cancer | 607 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 325 (1.4%) |
| Dementia | 165 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 324 (4.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,310 (31.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,994 (40.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,735 (23.6%) |
Schools in Greystanes
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Greystanes. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Greystanes
Same Postcode (2145)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.