North Rocks

NSW 2151 · Parramatta

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

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

Overall score

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

9,136

Population

$1.92M

Median house (2025)

Safety score

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

Median age

2.9

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)$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

Residential

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

Break & enter dwelling164/100k

Steal from dwelling77/100k

Motor vehicle theft33/100k

Domestic assault197/100k

Robbery0/100k

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

243

Within 10km5 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

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

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

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

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$1.63M86transport Oatlands$2.85M58transport Northmead$1.80M62transport Carlingford$2.27M83transport Telopea$1.95M83transport Winston 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.