Grenfell
NSWGrenfell is a declining suburb in NSW with 2,600 residents.
- SAL code
- 11782
- SA2
- 103021066
- Population
- 2,600
- LGA
- Weddin
Grenfell, NSW had 2,600 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 1.5% decline over the last five years. The predominant age group is 65-74 years, and the median age sits at 54. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $1,083 a month. Around 78.3% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned outright at 52.7%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 92.7% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 11 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?2,600
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
-1.5%
3yr: -1.5% · 10yr: -3.5%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$991/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
54
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?3/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?3.0%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Schools
2
1 primary, 1 secondary
Hospitals
?1
Within suburb
Childcare services
?1
1 long day, 1 OSHC
Parks & green space
?11
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?1
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
?0
Weddin · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from NSW police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Grenfell (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Grenfell suburb alone is ~2,600 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 3,815 to 3,549 over 24 years, averaging -0.3% per year.
Schools
2 in suburbGovernment school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Grenfell PS93.4%
- Maimuru PS 4.6%
- Monteagle PS 1.4%
- Greenethorpe PS 0.6%
Secondary
The Henry Lawson HS93.4%
- Young HS 6.0%
- Cowra HS 0.6%
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 2.0%Almost entirely detached houses (92.7%), owner-occupied (78%), built for families (43% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
7 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RU1 | ZoneRural | 89.6% | 786.68 km² |
| C1 | ZoneEnvironmental | 6.3% | 55.29 km² |
| R5 | ZoneResidential | 1.6% | 14.25 km² |
| RU3 | ZoneRural | 1.1% | 9.97 km² |
| SP2 | ZoneSpecial use | 0.5% | 4.36 km² |
| R1 | ZoneResidential | 0.5% | 4.02 km² |
| RE2 | ZoneRecreation | 0.1% | 1.09 km² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.