Telopea
NSW 2117 · Parramatta
5,356 (2021) → 5,624 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.
Telopea is a high growth suburb in Parramatta, NSW 2117, about 18km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.82M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 83/100, and is about 21km inland. Telopea has an overall score of 82/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 52/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2117 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (15.24%), South Korea (7.11%), India (2.56%), Hong Kong (2.5%), Iran (1.85%)
Top languages: Mandarin (16.62%), Korean (9.63%), Cantonese (8.79%), Arabic (3.58%), Persian ED (1.96%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1076 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Telopea Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 991
Nearby (within 10km)
- Cumberland High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1060
- St Bernadette's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1083
- St Patrick's Marist CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1089
- OneSchool Global NSW - SydneyCombined · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 980
- Dundas Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1070
- Carlingford West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1119
- James Ruse Agricultural High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1222
- The King's SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1163
- Yates Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1040
- Oatlands Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1072
- St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1079
- Gateway Community HighSecondary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1070
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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 Telopea
Is Telopea safe?
Telopea has a residential safety score of 52/100, 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 5,545 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Telopea?
In Telopea, the median house price is $1.82M and the median unit price is $783K. Median weekly house rent is $820.
How far is Telopea from Sydney CBD?
Telopea is about 17.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 65 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Telopea?
Telopea has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 991 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Telopea?
Telopea has a transport score of 83/100 and 23 bus stops.