Northmead
NSW 2152 · Parramatta
11,261 (2021) → 12,017 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Parramatta local government area (est. 239,673 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Northmead is a moderate growth suburb in Parramatta, NSW 2152, about 22km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.76M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 62/100, and is about 24km inland. Northmead has an overall score of 77/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 59/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2152 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (5.23%), China (3.13%), Iran (2.18%), South Korea (1.84%), Philippines (1.82%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.56%), Arabic (2.97%), Korean (2.52%), Persian ED (2.38%), Cantonese (2.34%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
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
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
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 1057 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Northmead Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1082
- Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1069
- The Hills SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1046
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Monica's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1127
- Palm Avenue SchoolCombined · Government · 1.6km
- Redbank SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1001
- The Childrens Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7km
- Toongabbie East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 898
- Winston Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1104
- Parramatta North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1077
- Catherine McAuley WestmeadSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1087
- Tara Anglican School for GirlsCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1175
- Mother Teresa Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1121
- St Paul the Apostle Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1100
- Parramatta Marist High SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1086
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Northmead
Is Northmead safe?
Northmead has a residential safety score of 59/100, 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 3,277 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Northmead?
In Northmead, the median house price is $1.76M and the median unit price is $725K. Median weekly house rent is $810.
How far is Northmead from Sydney CBD?
Northmead is about 21.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 78 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Northmead?
Northmead has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1066 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Northmead?
Northmead has a transport score of 62/100 and 41 bus stops.