Parramatta
NSW 2150 · Parramatta
30,211 (2021) → 36,765 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Parramatta local government area (est. 239,673 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Parramatta is a high growth suburb in Parramatta, NSW 2150, about 20km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.63M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 10 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is about 21km inland. Parramatta has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 21/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2150 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (30.95%), China (8.88%), Nepal (5.53%), Philippines (2.55%), Iran (1.26%)
Top languages: Hindi (10.43%), Mandarin (8.8%), Nepali (5.27%), Tamil (5.03%), Cantonese (3.71%)
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 1046 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Our Lady of Mercy College ParramattaSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1144
- Parramatta Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1134
- Parramatta High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1132
- Bayanami Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1108
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1094
- Macarthur Girls High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1071
- Parramatta West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1029
- Arthur Phillip High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 994
- Secondary College of LanguagesCombined · Government
- Indie School ParramattaSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Parramatta North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1077
- St Oliver's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1100
- Maronite College of the Holy Family - ParramattaCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1023
- Parramatta East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1091
- Rosehill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1067
- Sacred Heart Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1106
- The Childrens Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9km
- Westmead Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1117
- Holy Trinity Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1047
- Parramatta Marist High SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1086
- Granville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 973
- Oatlands Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1072
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
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.
View childcare centres on the map →
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Parramatta
Is Parramatta safe?
Parramatta has a residential safety score of 21/100, 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 21,168 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Parramatta?
In Parramatta, the median house price is $1.63M and the median unit price is $622K. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is Parramatta from Sydney CBD?
Parramatta is about 19.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 47 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Parramatta?
Parramatta has 10 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1088 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Parramatta?
Parramatta has a transport score of 99/100, including 3 train stations and 84 bus stops.