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)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

12,064

Population

$1.68M

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

North Parramatta is a high growth suburb in Parramatta, NSW 2151, about 20km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.68M 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 54/100.

20.0 km

To Sydney CBD

22.3 km

To coast

$785/wk

Median rent (house)

2.6 km

To nearest station

Demographics

12,064

Population

Median age

2.3

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Parramatta LGA population (est. 2025)239,673

Median household income (weekly)$1,703

vs NSW median-7.9%

Bachelor degree or higher53.7%

Born in Australia47.4%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,130 / 2,712 / 804

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

$1.68M-1.8%

Median house (2025)

$661K+9.8%

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$785 / $620 wk

Rental yield (house)2.4%

Days on market (house)37 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling282/100k

Steal from dwelling240/100k

Motor vehicle theft166/100k

Domestic assault406/100k

Robbery33/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 666 (all categories, latest year)5,521 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

252

Within 10km7 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1060 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Tara Anglican School for GirlsCombined · IndependentICSEA 1165
The King's SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1159
Redeemer Baptist SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1139
St Monica's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1116
Burnside Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1110
Parramatta East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1094
Parramatta North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1066

Nearby (within 10km)

Oatlands Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1082
Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1050
St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1103
Our Lady of Mercy College ParramattaSecondary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1111
Bayanami Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1116
The Hills SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1049
The Childrens Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 2km
Macarthur Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1058
OneSchool Global NSW - SydneyCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 978
Secondary College of LanguagesCombined · Government · 2.1km
Northmead Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1080
Redbank SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 992

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

2Light rail

79Bus

CBD commute (est.)72 min (bus)

Nearest train stationParramatta (2.6 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C

Summer max

18.0°C

Winter max

950mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

221 in suburbSupermarkets

5011 in suburbCafes/Rest.

4413 in suburbParks

197 in suburbPlaygrounds

278 in suburbPools

234 in suburbGyms

21 in suburbDog parks

307 in suburbGPs

130 in suburbPharmacies

137 in suburbChildcare

91 in suburbLibraries

19599 in suburbSports fields

32 in suburbVets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalThe Children's Hospital at Westmead (2.0 km)

Nearest vet930 m

Nearest airportSydney (22.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

High Growth

Annual growth rate0.75%

Projected population 204115,685

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Parramatta

Oatlands$2.85M58transport Parramatta$1.47M99transport Northmead$1.80M62transport North Rocks$1.88M61transport Harris Park$1.84M92transport Telopea$1.95M83transport

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Frequently asked questions about North Parramatta

Is North Parramatta safe?

North Parramatta has a residential safety score of 54/100, 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 5,521 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in North Parramatta?

In North Parramatta, the median house price is $1.68M and the median unit price is $661K. Median weekly house rent is $785.

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 1121 (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.