North Parramatta
NSW 2151 · Parramatta
12,064 (2021) → 12,430 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.
North Parramatta is a high growth suburb in Parramatta, NSW 2151, about 20km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.78M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 86/100, and is about 22km inland. North Parramatta has an overall score of 88/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 53/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2151 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (8.75%), China (5%), Philippines (3%), Iran (2.82%), Lebanon (2.32%)
Top languages: Arabic (5.92%), Mandarin (5.36%), Hindi (3.48%), Cantonese (2.96%), Persian ED (2.79%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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 1060 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Tara Anglican School for GirlsCombined · IndependentICSEA 1175
- The King's SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1163
- Redeemer Baptist SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1141
- St Monica's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1127
- Burnside Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1124
- Parramatta East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1091
- Parramatta North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1077
Nearby (within 10km)
- Oatlands Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1072
- Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1069
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1094
- Our Lady of Mercy College ParramattaSecondary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1144
- Bayanami Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1108
- The Hills SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1046
- The Childrens Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 2km
- Macarthur Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1071
- OneSchool Global NSW - SydneyCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 980
- Secondary College of LanguagesCombined · Government · 2.1km
- Northmead Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1082
- Redbank SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1001
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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 · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about North Parramatta
Is North Parramatta safe?
North Parramatta has a residential safety score of 53/100, 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 5,048 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in North Parramatta?
In North Parramatta, the median house price is $1.78M and the median unit price is $685K. Median weekly house rent is $752.
How far is North Parramatta from Sydney CBD?
North Parramatta is about 20.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 72 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in North Parramatta?
North Parramatta has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1128 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in North Parramatta?
North Parramatta has a transport score of 86/100 and 79 bus stops.