Hi Helen, my family and I have now been in the area for nearly 5 years and as the saying goes 'it's all good'. We personally have not seen or been involved with any violent situations.
The best appeal for Granville is still the absolute convenience of the location and proximity to everything in Sydney. Being so close to Parramatta is a massive bonus too.
The other great aspect of the area is the local Guildord McCredie Uniting Soccer Club where my 2 young boys play. It's a multicultural club which gives kids from all walks of life an opportunity to socialise and connect with the community through sport and fitness. I love soccer season for the kids and down at Granville park on Wednesday nights when most of the club trains, the atmosphere is just fantastic!!!