Westmead
NSW 2145 · Cumberland
16,555 (2021) → 18,134 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Cumberland local government area (est. 302,848 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Westmead is a high growth suburb in Cumberland, NSW 2145, about 22km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.93M 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2145 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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 1040 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mother Teresa Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1121
- Westmead Christian Grammar SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1117
- Westmead Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1117
- Sacred Heart Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1106
- Catherine McAuley WestmeadSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1087
- Parramatta Marist High SchoolSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1086
- Redbank SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1001
- Palm Avenue SchoolCombined · Government
- The Childrens Hospital SchoolCombined · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Toongabbie East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 898
- Parramatta High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1132
- Our Lady of Mercy College ParramattaSecondary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1144
- Bayanami Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1108
- Indie School ParramattaSecondary · Independent · 1.5km
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1094
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1089
- Wentworthville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1111
- Parramatta North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1077
- Parramatta West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1029
- Darcy Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1122
- Arthur Phillip High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 994
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 5,823 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Westmead?
In Westmead, the median house price is $1.93M and the median unit price is $587K. Median weekly house rent is $720.
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 1091 (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.