Westmead

NSW 2145 · Cumberland

16,555 (2021) → 18,134 est. (2025) · High Growth

Part of the Cumberland local government area (est. 302,848 residents)

Overall score

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

16,555

Population

$1.87M

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

Westmead is a high growth suburb in Cumberland, NSW 2145, about 22km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.87M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 9 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is about 23km inland. Westmead has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 37/100.

21.6 km

To Sydney CBD

22.8 km

To coast

$750/wk

Median rent (house)

160 m

To nearest station

Demographics

16,555

Population

Median age

2.6

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Cumberland LGA population (est. 2025)302,848

Median household income (weekly)$2,144

vs NSW median+15.9%

Bachelor degree or higher70.7%

Born in Australia26.1%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse875 / 4,442 / 519

Top countries of birth: India (38.1%), China (3.87%), Nepal (3.45%), Sri Lanka (2.82%), Philippines (2.19%)

Top languages: Hindi (9.79%), Tamil (8.41%), Gujarati (6.31%), Nepali (3.8%), Mandarin (3.75%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.87M

Median house (2025)

$582K+7.6%

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$750 / $642 wk

Rental yield (house)2.1%

Days on market (house)41 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

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

Break & enter dwelling429/100k

Steal from dwelling375/100k

Motor vehicle theft199/100k

Domestic assault459/100k

Robbery36/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 1,152 (all categories, latest year)6,959 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

253

Within 10km9 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1040 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Westmead Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1125
Westmead Christian Grammar SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1125
Mother Teresa Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1108
Parramatta Marist High SchoolSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1084
Sacred Heart Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1081
Catherine McAuley WestmeadSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1080
Redbank SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 992
Palm Avenue SchoolCombined · Government
The Childrens Hospital SchoolCombined · Government

Nearby (within 10km)

Toongabbie East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 942
Parramatta High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1121
Our Lady of Mercy College ParramattaSecondary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1111
Bayanami Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1116
St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1103
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1088
Wentworthville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1111
Parramatta North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1066
Parramatta West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1032
Darcy Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1124
Arthur Phillip High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 982
Secondary College of LanguagesCombined · Government · 2.1km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

2Train

3Light rail

38Bus

CBD commute (est.)51 min (train)

Peak train frequency137.5/hr

Nearest train stationWestmead (160 m)

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.

342 in suburbSupermarkets

17115 in suburbCafes/Rest.

6317 in suburbParks

3511 in suburbPlaygrounds

341 in suburbPools

283 in suburbGyms

1Dog parks

426 in suburbGPs

192 in suburbPharmacies

192 in suburbChildcare

70 in suburbLibraries

17811 in suburbSports fields

6Vets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalWestmead Hospital (670 m)

Nearest vet1.7 km

Nearest airportSydney (23.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

High Growth

Annual growth rate2.30%

Projected population 204121,727

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Cumberland

Mays Hill$1.47M77transport Wentworthville$1.25M95transport South Wentworthville$1.75M78transport HolroydData not available75transport Merrylands$1.44M96transport Pendle Hill$1.05M95transport

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Frequently asked questions about Westmead

Is Westmead safe?

Westmead has a residential safety score of 37/100, 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 6,959 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Westmead?

In Westmead, the median house price is $1.87M and the median unit price is $582K. Median weekly house rent is $750.

How far is Westmead from Sydney CBD?

Westmead is about 21.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 51 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Westmead?

Westmead has 9 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1085 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Westmead?

Westmead has a transport score of 99/100, including 2 train stations and 38 bus stops.