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 $1.72M 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 90/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2153 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 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 1064 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Winston Hills Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1104
- Winston Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1103
- St Paul the Apostle Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1100
Nearby (within 10km)
- Model Farms High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1073
- WoodburyCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1112
- Northmead Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1082
- Jasper Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1132
- Toongabbie Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1063
- Our Lady of Lourdes Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1119
- The Hills SchoolCombined · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1046
- Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1069
- Toongabbie East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 898
- Matthew Pearce Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1177
- Palm Avenue SchoolCombined · Government · 2.7km
- Pendle Hill High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1001
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.
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
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 · 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
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 90/100, 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 2,079 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Winston Hills?
In Winston Hills, the median house price is $1.72M and the median unit price is $939K. Median weekly house rent is $872.
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 1102 (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.