Girraween

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2145
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Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains GIRRAWEEN, 2145 saw average growth in the long term.

A survey of average capital gains or median home price increase in suburbs across the country shows that GIRRAWEEN, 2145 obtained a 7.05% growth over a ten-year period. It ranks 1907th on our list of suburbs that property investors should look into.

GIRRAWEEN, 2145 in NSW belongs to the local government area of Cumberland.

GIRRAWEEN, 2145 has a capital gain of 7.79% for the past year, which is lower than average compared to its 72.16% growth within a five-year period.

With the median home price in GIRRAWEEN sitting at $1,487,500, and the average rent at $750, property owners could potentially earn a 2.62% increase in gross rental yield.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in GIRRAWEEN are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

Surburb overview

Girraween lies about 30 kilometres west of Sydney’s central business district in the Cumberland Council area of Western Sydney. The suburb recorded a population of 6,256 at the 2021 census and covers approximately 2.7 square kilometres, reflecting steady growth since 2016.

Demographic data show that only 34 per cent of residents were born in Australia, with India (34.9 per cent) and Sri Lanka (9.9 per cent) among the most common birthplaces. A high proportion—about 75.9 per cent—speak a language other than English at home, particularly Tamil, Gujarati, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam. About 46.6 per cent of residents work from home, while 30.6 per cent commute by car and 7.9 per cent use public transport.

Girraween lacks a railway station within its boundaries; however, Pendle Hill and Toongabbie stations are easily accessible by local bus or private transport. The average train journey from Pendle Hill to Sydney CBD takes around 39 minutes, with bus links offering alternatives via Toongabbie or Westmead. Regular bus routes—including the 705 and others—serve the suburb, connecting residents to Parramatta, Blacktown and Westmead.

Essential services are available in adjacent suburbs. Residents can find Australian and multicultural supermarkets, medical centres and cafés in Pendle Hill and Toongabbie. Girraween Public School and Girraween High School cater to local families, offering additional schooling options in nearby suburbs. Healthcare needs are met via facilities in neighbouring centres such as Westmead and Pendle Hill.

Recreational amenities within Girraween include Girraween Park, located on Octavia Street, which offers playgrounds, cricket and soccer fields, change rooms, and floodlighting. Residents also appreciate the proximity to Cumberland Council's cycleways and green corridors, which lead to Toongabbie Creek and Pemulwuy Reserve. Local clubs and community groups utilise these spaces for sporting activities, thereby enhancing family engagement and fostering neighbourly connections.

The suburb presents itself as a mature, family-oriented community with substantial cultural diversity and high levels of home-based work. Its transport options, nearby essential facilities and community‑centred green spaces underline Girraween’s balanced suburban character.

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