North Rocks
NSW 2151 · Parramatta
9,136 (2021) → 9,454 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Parramatta local government area (est. 239,673 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
North Rocks is a stable suburb in Parramatta, NSW 2151, about 21km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.91M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 62/100, and is about 24km inland. North Rocks has an overall score of 76/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 95/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2151 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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 1074 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- North Rocks Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1137
- Christ The King Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1102
- Muirfield High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1082
Nearby (within 10km)
- The Hills SchoolCombined · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1046
- Our Lady of Lourdes Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1119
- Tara Anglican School for GirlsCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1175
- The King's SchoolCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1163
- OneSchool Global NSW - SydneyCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 980
- Burnside Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1124
- Carlingford West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1119
- Murray Farm Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1142
- Cumberland High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1060
- Redeemer Baptist SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1141
- Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1069
- Hills Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1141
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 2,726 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in North Rocks?
In North Rocks, the median house price is $1.91M and the median unit price is $669K. Median weekly house rent is $752.
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 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1107 (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 62/100 and 75 bus stops.