Greystanes NSW, 2145
Greystanes Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Is Greystanes, NSW 2145 on your radar? It is wise to understand whether the area is worth researching further. The Homes.com.au suburb profile utilises market-leading data to provide you with the Greystanes house prices, demographics & market trends so that we can help you make an informed decision about your potential move to the suburb.
If you're considering a move to Greystanes, keep reading for a brief historical overview to discover the amazing lifestyle and what makes this suburb so great.
Overview Greystanes, established in 1799, is one of the oldest suburbs in Greater Western Sydney, NSW. The suburb is 25 kilometres west of the Sydney city centre. It is part of the local government area of Cumberland.
Greystanes covers an area of 9 square kilometres and has a population of 22,802 people based on the 2016 census.
Living in Greystanes Greystanes has a diverse population and is an excellent suburb to start a family. The older population is ready to help and friendly. It is close to Paramatta, where all the shops and cafes are.
Greystanes is accessible by road via the Greystanes M4 Junction. The fastest route to the Sydney city centre is taking the M4 Western Motorway and exiting the Cumberland Highway. The Region 3 Transit Systems Sydney services the suburb.
In Greystanes are the Greystanes Uniting Church, Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, and Holroyd New Life Church. The suburb also has the Greystanes Shopping Centre. The suburb also has educational institutions from child-care centres to public and private primary and high schools.
Greystanes has numerous parks, sporting facilities, ovals, and a golf course. It is a superb place to settle for the rest of your life.
History of Greystanes Greystanes got its name from the colour "Grey" and "Stanes", the Scottish term for stones. It comes from basalt, an outcrop on Prospect Hill.
Most of Greystanes' early residents were from Malta. They operated poultry farms in the area, and their Baiada Chickens, Cordina Chickens, and Pace Farm Eggs became popular in Australia.
Greystanes was developed into a residential suburb in the 1950s and 1960s.
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