Melrose Park
NSW 2114 · Parramatta
2,059 (2021) → 2,236 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.
Melrose Park is a high growth suburb in Parramatta, NSW 2114, about 14km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.50M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 81/100, and is about 17km inland. Melrose Park has an overall score of 87/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 44/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (9.32%), South Korea (5.63%), England (1.75%), Iran (1.7%), Hong Kong (1.65%)
Top languages: Mandarin (9.81%), Korean (7.67%), Cantonese (5.54%), Arabic (2.28%), Persian ED (1.41%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1080 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Melrose Park Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1074
Nearby (within 10km)
- Ermington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1121
- Wentworth Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1076
- Rydalmere East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1022
- West Ryde Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1126
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1125
- Ermington West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1011
- Meadowbank Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1113
- Marsden High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1040
- Eastwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1113
- Yates Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1021
- Rydalmere Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1026
- St Patrick's Marist CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1083
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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 Melrose Park
Is Melrose Park safe?
Melrose Park has a residential safety score of 44/100, 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 3,594 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Melrose Park?
In Melrose Park, the median house price is $2.50M and the median unit price is $799K. Median weekly house rent is $800.
How far is Melrose Park from Sydney CBD?
Melrose Park is about 14.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 54 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Melrose Park?
Melrose Park has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1074 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Melrose Park?
Melrose Park has a transport score of 81/100 and 22 bus stops.