South Granville (NSW)

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South Granville has a resident count estimated at 6,336 as of May 2026, calculated through Districts' evaluation of ABS population updates for the wider region alongside newly verified addresses. This represents a growth of 507 individuals, or 8.7%, since the 2021 Census recorded 5,829 people. The figure is derived from a resident total of 6,334 estimated by Districts following analysis of the ABS June 2025 release of ERP statistics and an additional 138 validated new addresses since the Census. Such figures result in a density of 2,867 residents per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of domestic locations evaluated by Districts. This 8.7% expansion rate since the 2021 Census outpaced the state average of 7.1% and the local SA3 region, positioning the area as a regional growth leader. The expansion was primarily driven by international migration, which accounted for approximately 53.0% of the overall population increases in recent times.

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South Granville has a qualified workforce with strong representation in key service industries, showing an unemployment rate of 16.8% and an annual employment expansion estimated at 3.0% based on Districts statistical area summaries. As of March 2026, 1,872 local residents are employed, although the unemployment level is 12.6% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, showing room for progress, and labor participation is notably lower, sitting at 46.4% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a high proportion of employed residents, at 28.8%, performed their jobs from home, though this may reflect COVID-19 restriction impacts.

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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics from Districts for financial year 2023 show that incomes in the suburb of South Granville are below the national average, with a median of $37,744 and an average of $46,376. This is below the Greater Sydney levels, which show a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $41,639 for the median and $51,162 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in South Granville all rank within the 1st to 7th percentiles nationwide. Income distribution statistics show the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the most common, accounting for 25.0% of residents, or people, mirroring the wider region where this group makes up . Affordability is highly strained, with residents retaining only of their income, which sits in the th percentile.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in South Granville consisted of 69.9% detached houses and 30.1% alternative dwellings such as townhouses and flats, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metro Sydney. Home ownership rates in South Granville lagged the metropolitan average, sitting at 22.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (26.7%) or tenants renting their homes (51.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 was below the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $263, compared to the metro Sydney average of $470. On a national level, mortgage outlays in South Granville are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rental costs are significantly lower than the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 72.4%, consisting of couples with children at 42.9%, couples without children at 14.1%, and single parents with children at 13.9%. Non-family households account for the remaining 27.6%, with single-person households representing 25.7% and group homes making up 2.0%. The median household occupancy of 3.3 individuals exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Educational challenges are present in the community, with university degree attainment at 22.7%, significantly below the SA4 regional average of 39.1%. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 15.9%, followed by postgraduate study at 5.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Vocational and technical skills are common, with 26.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 16.4%.

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Public transport connectivity in South Granville includes 50 active transit points serviced by a network of buses. These facilities are linked by 20 distinct routes, which combine to support 1,011 weekly passenger trips. Transport convenience is rated highly, with the average distance to the nearest stop being 130 meters. Since the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 84%, followed by trains at 6%. The average number of motor vehicles is 1.3 per household. A significant 28.8% of employed residents worked from home, according to 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Health indicators for South Granville align closely with national averages according to Districts' analysis of mortality and chronic illness rates. The frequency of standard health issues is typical, though elevated among older demographics, while the share of residents with private health insurance is very low at roughly 45% of the population, representing about 2,874 individuals. This is lower than the 59.9% rate in Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%.

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South Granville ranks among the most multicultural communities nationally, with 46.9% of residents born outside Australia and 74.5% speaking a language other than English in their households. The dominant religious affiliation is Islam, accounting for 57.4% of the population, compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney.

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With a median age of 32 years, South Granville's population is younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 years and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb has a larger share of children aged 5 to 14 years at 16.2% but a smaller share of young adults aged 25 to 34 years at 13.1%. Post-2021 Census analysis shows the 15 to 24 age bracket increased from 14.9% to 16.3%, and the 65 to 74 cohort grew from 7.2% to 8.3%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age bracket fell from 14.0% to . Future demographic modeling suggests significant shifts by with the to cohort projected to grow by , adding residents to reach while the to and to cohorts are expected to decrease.

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South Granville currently has an estimated 462 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 307 children aged 0-2 and 205 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 0% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 6% by 2041 (to approximately 435 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 745. Birth rates in the area have averaged 17.9 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.