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North Rocks

NSW 2151 · Parramatta

9,136 (2021) → 9,454 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Parramatta local government area (est. 239,673 residents)

75
Overall score

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

9,136
Population
$1.92M
Median house (2025)
95
Safety score
61
Transport score

North Rocks is a stable suburb in Parramatta, NSW 2151, about 21km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.92M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 61/100, and is about 24km inland. North Rocks has an overall score of 75/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 95/100.

20.8 km
To Sydney CBD
24.0 km
To coast
$785/wk
Median rent (house)
4.8 km
To nearest station

Demographics

9,136
Population
40
Median age
2.9
Avg household

Age distribution

Parramatta LGA population (est. 2025)239,673
Median household income (weekly)$2,354
vs NSW median+27.2%
Bachelor degree or higher57.7%
Born in Australia56.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,358 / 425 / 237

Top countries of birth: China (10.78%), South Korea (3.66%), India (3.38%), England (2.24%), Iran (2.07%)

Top languages: Mandarin (12.42%), Cantonese (5.8%), Korean (4.98%), Arabic (2.16%), Persian ED (2.13%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.92M+2.2%
Median house (2025)
$675K-16.0%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$785 / $620 wk
Rental yield (house)2.1%
Days on market (house)42 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

95
Residential

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

15
Break & enter dwelling164/100k
7
Steal from dwelling77/100k
3
Motor vehicle theft33/100k
18
Domestic assault197/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
20
Non-domestic assault219/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 259 (all categories, latest year)2,835 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

76

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

243
Within 10km5 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
2
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1074 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • North Rocks Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1135
  • Christ The King Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1096
  • Muirfield High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1078
  • Nextsense SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 977
  • NextSense School - Sign Bilingual ProgramCombined · IndependentICSEA 968

Nearby (within 10km)

  • The Hills SchoolCombined · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1049
  • NextSense School - Spoken Language ProgramPrimary · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 990
  • Our Lady of Lourdes Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1116
  • Tara Anglican School for GirlsCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1165
  • The King's SchoolCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1159
  • OneSchool Global NSW - SydneyCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 978
  • Burnside Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1110
  • Carlingford West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1121
  • Murray Farm Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1142
  • Cumberland High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1055
  • Redeemer Baptist SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1139
  • Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1050

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

61
75Bus
CBD commute (est.)74 min (bus)
Nearest train stationWestmead (4.8 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
950mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
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.

93 in suburbSupermarkets
1010 in suburbCafes/Rest.
2412 in suburbParks
124 in suburbPlaygrounds
100Pools
51 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
40 in suburbGPs
41 in suburbPharmacies
90 in suburbChildcare
30 in suburbLibraries
1378 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalThe Children's Hospital at Westmead (4.0 km)
Nearest vet2.6 km
Nearest airportSydney (24.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

60

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

5
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
2
Public pools
137
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

29

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

24
Parks
3
Nature reserves
3
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
3
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

51

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

2
Theatres
0
Cinemas
3
Museums
1
Galleries
3
Libraries
1
Arts centres
3
Landmarks

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

6

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
3
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.11

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

38

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

4
Long Day Care
3
OSHC
Total services7
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 7 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.77

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.86%
Projected population 20419,817
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Parramatta

North Parramatta$1.63M86transportOatlands$2.85M58transportNorthmead$1.80M62transportCarlingford$2.27M83transportTelopea$1.95M83transportWinston Hills$1.70M72transport

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Frequently asked questions about North Rocks

Is North Rocks safe?

North Rocks has a residential safety score of 95/100, 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 2,835 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in North Rocks?

In North Rocks, the median house price is $1.92M and the median unit price is $675K. Median weekly house rent is $785.

How far is North Rocks from Sydney CBD?

North Rocks is about 20.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 74 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in North Rocks?

North Rocks has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1051 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in North Rocks?

North Rocks has a transport score of 61/100 and 75 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.