Girraween NSW, 2145
Girraween Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Searching for the dream home in Girraween, NSW 2145? It's essential to decide if the area is a good fit for you based on factors such as proximity to schools etc. The Homes.com.au suburb profile utilises market-leading data to provide you with the Girraween house prices, demographics & market trends so we can equip you in making the best decision on your next home or investment.
If you are new to Girraween, have a little read of our historical overview to discover the amazing lifestyle and what makes this suburb so great.
Overview Girraween is a suburb of Sydney, situated 30 kilometres west of the central business district. It is within the LGA of Cumberland Council and is neighboured by the suburbs of Toongabbie, Pendle Hill, Pemulwuy, Greystanes, and Wentworthville. The suburb has a population of 5,590 based on the 2016 census.
Living in Girraween The suburb is best known because of its best schools, the Girraween Public School and the Girraween High School.
Its proximity to the suburbs of Parramatta and Blacktown provides residents access to a thrive of restaurants, cafes and schools. The nearby suburb of Westmead has a private hospital and a children’s hospital.
There are sports and recreational areas in the suburb, including the Girraween Eagles and Girraween Park, and the Pendle Hill Park on its southern border, where basketball, tennis, and netball courts are located.
For transportation, Girraween is serviced by a bus route that goes from Blacktown to Parramatta. There is no railway station in the suburb; however, the Pendle Hill railway station is easily accessible.
History of Girraween Girraween is an Aboriginal term that means “place of flowers”. Before the European settlement, the area was inhabited by the Darug people.
The land where the suburb is located was once part of the estate of D’Arcy Wentworth, a surgeon from Ireland who was the first paying passenger to arrive in the newly established colony in New South Wales. The nearby suburb of Wentworthville was named in honour of D’Arcy.
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