Ermington
NSW 2115 · Parramatta
12,686 (2021) → 13,774 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Parramatta local government area (est. 239,673 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Ermington is a high growth suburb in Parramatta, NSW 2115, about 15km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.96M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 77/100, and is about 18km inland. Ermington has an overall score of 81/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 61/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (8.49%), South Korea (5.64%), Lebanon (2.08%), India (1.95%), Philippines (1.84%)
Top languages: Mandarin (9.25%), Korean (7.32%), Cantonese (5.62%), Arabic (5.38%), Persian ED (1.44%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1076 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Rydalmere East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1022
- Ermington West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1011
Nearby (within 10km)
- Ermington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1121
- Melrose Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1074
- Rydalmere Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1026
- St Patrick's Marist CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1083
- Yates Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1021
- St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1081
- Telopea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 998
- West Ryde Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1126
- Dundas Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1067
- Wentworth Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1076
- St Bernadette's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1073
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1125
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Ermington
Is Ermington safe?
Ermington has a residential safety score of 61/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,533 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Ermington?
In Ermington, the median house price is $1.96M and the median unit price is $801K. Median weekly house rent is $1,000.
How far is Ermington from Sydney CBD?
Ermington is about 15.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 58 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Ermington?
Ermington has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1017 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Ermington?
Ermington has a transport score of 77/100 and 70 bus stops.