North Parramatta vs Oatlands
The verdict
North Parramatta is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.68M versus $2.67M in Oatlands. North Parramatta rates higher for transport (86 vs 58). Oatlands has a shorter estimated CBD commute (68 vs 72 min). On the separate residential safety score, Oatlands rates higher (90 vs 54/100 in North Parramatta).
Scores
| North Parramatta | Oatlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 77 |
| Transport | 86 | 58 |
| Education | 77 | 79 |
| Liveability | 98 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North Parramatta | Oatlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,064 | 5,833 |
| Median age | 38 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,703 | $2,292 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.7% | 55.3% |
| Born in Australia | 47.4% | 58.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 3 |
Growth: North Parramatta High Growth · Oatlands High Growth
Property
| North Parramatta | Oatlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.68M | $2.67M |
| Median unit price | $661K | $1.08M |
| House price YoY | -1.8% | 42.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $785 | $790 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 37 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| North Parramatta | Oatlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 54 | 90 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 282 | 103 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 166 | 154 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 406 | 120 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,521 | 2,417 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Parramatta | Oatlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 3 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,121 | 1,030 |
See the full school list on each profile: North Parramatta · Oatlands
Transport
| North Parramatta | Oatlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 79 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 2 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 72 | 68 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 3.1 km |
Liveability
| North Parramatta | Oatlands | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 0 |
| Parks | 13 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.3 km | 21.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.0 km | 18.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| North Parramatta | Oatlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,064 | 5,833 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,430 | 6,125 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,685 | 8,282 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.75% | 1.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, North Parramatta or Oatlands?
Oatlands has the higher residential safety score (North Parramatta 54/100 vs Oatlands 90/100).
Which is more affordable, North Parramatta or Oatlands?
North Parramatta is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.68M versus $2.67M.
Which has better schools, North Parramatta or Oatlands?
North Parramatta has a higher average school ICSEA (North Parramatta 1121 vs Oatlands 1030; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, North Parramatta or Oatlands?
North Parramatta has the higher transport score (North Parramatta 86/100 vs Oatlands 58/100).
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