Leon Kennedy
Reviews
"Central location"
Quiet culdesac where people acknowlege each other
Bus stops a few steps away in Blaxcell St and Clyde St
Nearby green spaces and parks
Short drive to Granville's shops
Close to the M4
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
"Inner Parramatta"
Steeped in history, Granville is a lively and multicultural suburb with good eateries and amenities around. It is a well serviced suburb with a local police station and recently built community centre.
While there isn't a wide variety of restaurants (yet), it's a mere 5 min drive to the good quality restaurants and cafes of Parramatta and Auburn. Granville does however have some of the best Lebanese around, and grocery shopping at the local Woolies and nearby Stockland Merrylands (Coles, Aldi) or Guildford IGA are more than sufficient.
Granville is geographically central to everything, so getting around Sydney is easy with good access to the M4 and public transport. It is set to grow further with lots of new developments on the cards.
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
"Central, friendly and multicultural"
Less than 10 minutes from Parramatta, South Granville is a family-oriented suburb home to a diverse community. There are a couple of good schools around. There are lots of open spaces around with the Duck River track, Ray Marshall Reserve and Auburn Botanic Gardens nearby being popular spots for locals to socialise and unwind. Granville is serviced by buses and the T1 and T2 train lines, making it easy to go around Sydney.
While there isn't a wide variety of restaurants (yet), it's a short drive to the good quality restaurants and cafes of Parramatta and Auburn. Granville does however have some of the best Lebanese around, and grocery shopping at the local Woolies and nearby Stockland Merrylands (Coles, Aldi) or Guildford IGA are more than sufficient.
I have been living here for years and I love how central this place is. Significant rejuvenation is going on at the moment and I see a lot of potential in the area as it continues to grow.
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
Property prices are going up in both suburbs. According to Domain, median price is slightly higher in South Granville (as of Apr 2021), but that's also because you tend to find larger lots in South Granville. Though I wouldn't necessarily equate more expensive with better, as prices depend more on location and demand. Rent prices are comparable between both suburbs, and living costs are about the same.
Since Granville is a little closer to Parramatta I'd say it's better for those who don't have a car and rely on walking, biking or public transport to get there.
Which is a better or more expensive area, Granville or South Granville?