Winston Hills
NSW 2153 · Parramatta
12,123 (2021) → 12,139 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Parramatta local government area (est. 239,673 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Winston Hills is a stable suburb in Parramatta, NSW 2153, about 23km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.71M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 72/100, and is about 26km inland. Winston Hills has an overall score of 76/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 91/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (3.63%), India (3.58%), England (2.66%), Lebanon (1.39%), South Korea (1.28%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.97%), Arabic (3.89%), Cantonese (2.61%), Korean (1.77%), Hindi (1.58%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
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 1064 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Paul the Apostle Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1100
- Winston Hills Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1096
- Winston Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1089
Nearby (within 10km)
- Model Farms High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1071
- Northmead Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1080
- WoodburyCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1090
- Jasper Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1120
- Toongabbie Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1058
- Our Lady of Lourdes Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1116
- The Hills SchoolCombined · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1049
- Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1050
- Toongabbie East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 942
- Matthew Pearce Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1175
- Palm Avenue SchoolCombined · Government · 2.7km
- Pendle Hill High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 978
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
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
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Winston Hills
Is Winston Hills safe?
Winston Hills has a residential safety score of 91/100, 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 2,211 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Winston Hills?
In Winston Hills, the median house price is $1.71M and the median unit price is $709K. Median weekly house rent is $880.
How far is Winston Hills from Sydney CBD?
Winston Hills is about 23.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 82 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Winston Hills?
Winston Hills has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1095 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Winston Hills?
Winston Hills has a transport score of 72/100 and 82 bus stops.