Suburb snapshot
North Parramatta is a mid-sized suburb in the Parramatta area, home to around 12,064 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 526 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-20%), roughly 43.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $660 (flats $610, houses $750), 6 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 12,064
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $1,703
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 505 of 5,167
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,054
- Employment rate
- 55.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 320 / 804 / 2,712
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $610
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $750
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $660
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 198
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 526
- Against the person
- 149
- Against property
- 258
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 43.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 81 residents
- State safety percentile
- 19.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -20%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault67
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment87
- Malicious Damage To Property73
- Steal From Motor Vehicle70
- Steal From Retail Store77
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 6
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 1,134
- Burnside Public SchoolPrimary
- Parramatta North Public SchoolPrimary
- Redeemer Baptist SchoolCombined
- St Monica's Primary SchoolPrimary
- Tara Anglican School for GirlsCombined
- The King's SchoolCombined
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
154 public transport stops in this suburb
- Pennant St After Symonds Av
- Pennant St At Isabella St
- Pennant St Opp Collett Park
- Tara Anglican School For Girls, Denistone Rd
- Victoria Rd At Brabyn St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
176 planning-related records
2026· 17 proposals
May 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 BURNHAM PLACE NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Under Assessment
- Demolition; Subdivision; Dual occupancy (attached)35 BELMORE STREET NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Under Assessment
- Educational establishment; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure87-129 Pennant Hills Road North Parramatta 2151Determined
- Educational establishment; Erection of a new structure87-129 Pennant Hills Road North Parramatta 2151Determined
April 2026
- Demolition82 SORRELL STREET NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Co-living; Residential Accommodation18 FACTORY STREET NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; School2 MASONS DRIVE NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Under Assessment
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia495 CHURCH STREET NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Under Assessment
- Demolition; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Business identification sign; Car park63 Sorrell Street, North Parramatta, NSW 2151Determined
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3/94 O'Connell Street North Parramatta NSW 2151Withdrawn
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation36 PRINCE STREET NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care25 IRON STREET NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 ROMANI STREET NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 MOXHAM STREET NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Determined
- Industrial development; Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Supporting Development11 DAKING STREET NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Determined
January 2026
- Educational establishment; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Information and education facility; School18 MASONS DRIVE NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Agriculture52 FENNELL STREET NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Determined
2025· 22 proposals
December 2025
- Signage; Advertising and signage1-3 MASONS DRIVE NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Determined
November 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation546 CHURCH STREET NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)5 12 CORRY COURT NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation544 CHURCH STREET NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure82 SORRELL STREET NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Under Assessment
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation97 ISABELLA STREET NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Determined
- Demolition87-129 Pennant Hills Road North Parramatta 2151Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Medical centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia29 BULLER STREET NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Determined
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling24 SHORT STREET NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Determined
- Office Premise; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia56 SORRELL STREET NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Determined
July 2025
- Educational establishment; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure87-129 Pennant Hills Road North Parramatta 2151Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Community facility1C FLEET STREET NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)5/12 Corry Court, North ParramattaWithdrawn
June 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation41 BELLEVUE STREET NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Determined
- Development Application1 MOXHAM STREET NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Determined
May 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation97 ISABELLA STREET NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure84 SORRELL STREET NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 BULLER STREET NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure46 GROSE STREET NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Determined
February 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure43 ROMANI STREET NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Waste or resource management facility89 FENNELL STREET NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Determined
January 2025
- Erection of a new structure; School2 MASONS DRIVE NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Determined
2024· 1 proposal
December 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Ancillary commercial development86 VICTORIA ROAD NORTH PARRAMATTA 2151Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
260 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Noor MartAlcohol
23 Iron Street, North Parramatta
- North Parramatta BakeryBakery
3 Iron Street, North Parramatta
- Bbq (3)
- Bench (45)
- Bicycle Parking
- Parramatta RowboatsBoat Rental
- Brothel
9 Seville Street, North Parramatta
- TalostoneBuilding Materials
4 Ferris Street, North Parramatta
- All Saints Cemetery, Brickfield StBus stop
- Barney StreetBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
12 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Barton ParkPark
- Belmore ParkPark
- Doyle GroundPark
- Lake Parramatta ReservePark
- Maria Lock ParkPark
- Old Saleyards ReservePark
- P H Jeffery ReservePark
- Rosslyn Blay ParkPark
- Sherwin ParkPark
- Symonds Avenue ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 9
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- ClinicVictoria Roadclinic
- Clinicclinic
- ClinicIron Streetclinic
- Fleet Street Methadone Clinicclinic
- Frontline Medical CentreRoss Streetclinic
- Health Centreyes
- Northcott Disability ServicesFennell Streetclinic
- PEIRS - Prevention, Early Intervention & Recovery ServiceFennell Streetclinic
- Parramatta Chiropractic and Health CentreShort Streetclinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
7 state heritage places
- Cumberland District Hospital Group5 Fleet Street ParramattaSHR
- Endrim54 Sorrell Street ParramattaSHR
- Lake Parramatta Dam30 Darcy Street North ParramattaSHR
- Norma Parker Correctional Centre1 Fleet Street ParramattaSHR
- Oddfellows Arms Inn541 Church Street ParramattaSHR
- Parramatta Correctional Centre73 O'Connell Street ParramattaSHR
- St Patrick's Roman Catholic CemeteryPennant Hills Road, North ParramattaSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
7 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Integricare Parramatta Early Learning CentreRoss Streetkindergarten
- Little Cubs AcademyIron Streetkindergarten
- Montessori AcademyIron Streetkindergarten
- North Parramatta Montessori Academy Child Care Centrechildcare
- Only About ChildrenIsabella Streetkindergarten
- Reggio Emilia Early Learning CentreBourke Streetkindergarten
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 14
- Parks (OSM)
- 13
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 63.9/100
- National rank
- 440th in Australia
- State rank
- 156th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #39 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #70 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 87%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime67
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime87
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime73
- Steal From Motor Vehiclecrime70
- Steal From Retail Storecrime77
- Pennant St After Symonds Avtransport
- Pennant St At Isabella Sttransport
- Pennant St Opp Collett Parktransport
- Tara Anglican School For Girls, Denistone Rdtransport
- Victoria Rd At Brabyn Sttransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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