North Parramatta vs North Rocks
The verdict
North Parramatta is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.78M versus $1.91M in North Rocks. North Parramatta rates higher for transport (86 vs 62). North Rocks rates higher for education (82 vs 77). North Parramatta is closer to the coast (22.3 km vs 24.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, North Rocks rates higher (95 vs 53/100 in North Parramatta).
Scores
| North Parramatta | North Rocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 76 |
| Transport | 86 | 62 |
| Education | 77 | 82 |
| Liveability | 98 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North Parramatta | North Rocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,064 | 9,136 |
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,703 | $2,354 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.7% | 57.7% |
| Born in Australia | 47.4% | 56.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.9 |
Growth: North Parramatta High Growth · North Rocks Stable
Property
| North Parramatta | North Rocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.78M | $1.91M |
| Median unit price | $685K | $669K |
| House price YoY | 24.2% | -2.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $752 | $752 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 62 |
Median price history
Safety
| North Parramatta | North Rocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 53 | 95 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 290 | 164 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 166 | 33 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 406 | 197 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,048 | 2,726 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Parramatta | North Rocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 3 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,128 | 1,107 |
See the full school list on each profile: North Parramatta · North Rocks
Transport
| North Parramatta | North Rocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 79 | 75 |
| Light rail stops | 2 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 72 | 74 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 4.8 km |
Liveability
| North Parramatta | North Rocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 10 |
| Parks | 13 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.3 km | 24.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.0 km | 20.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| North Parramatta | North Rocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,064 | 9,136 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,430 | 9,454 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,685 | 9,817 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.75% | 0.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, North Parramatta or North Rocks?
North Rocks has the higher residential safety score (North Parramatta 53/100 vs North Rocks 95/100).
Which is more affordable, North Parramatta or North Rocks?
North Parramatta is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.78M versus $1.91M.
Which has better schools, North Parramatta or North Rocks?
North Parramatta has a higher average school ICSEA (North Parramatta 1128 vs North Rocks 1107; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, North Parramatta or North Rocks?
North Parramatta has the higher transport score (North Parramatta 86/100 vs North Rocks 62/100).
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