Median house price
$1.98M
+9.7% change
NSW · Parramatta Council
Winston Hills, 2153
Est. population · Jun 2025
12,363
Growth (1 yr)
+0.1%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.2%
Median age
41
Median income
$2,309/wk
Employment rate
58.3%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,980,000
Languages at home
29%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Arabic, Cantonese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Parramatta Council, Winston Hills is a established suburb with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street. The suburb has a clear multicultural mix alongside longer-term local households.
Families have many nearby school and early-learning options to choose from. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses help with longer trips.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
Against similar metro suburbs, community and employment, plus safety stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with growth momentum less decisive.
At a glance
Winston Hills snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$800/wk
Houses $870 · Units $685
Population (ERP)
12,363
+0.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
4.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#106
among Metro Sydney · Established
Safety
3rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
40th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
85th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 61.4/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 12% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 882nd in Australia
- State rank
- 249th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #106 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #185 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $685
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $870
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $800
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 382
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,980,000
- Median price change
- +9.7%
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 and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
12,363(June 2025)
+0.1% annual · -0.2% over 5 years · 40th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.1%
- 5-year growth
- -0.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +7
- Change in 5 years
- -21
- Growth rank in NSW
- 40th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~12,600), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 12,123
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $2,309
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 187 of 4,304
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,681
- Employment rate
- 58.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3,626 / 196 / 295
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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 273
- Against the person
- 84
- Against property
- 136
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 22.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 144 residents
- State safety percentile
- 3.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -0.1%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault108
- Fraud194
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment169
- Malicious Damage To Property138
- Steal From Motor Vehicle82
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 · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 9
- Median school ICSEA (9 schools)
- 1,103
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 85th
School list
- Winston Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1104 · 85th percentile · LBOTE 38% · 636 students · Top SEA quarter 40% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- St Paul the Apostle Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1100 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 385 students · Top SEA quarter 37% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Model Farms High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1073 · 76th percentile · LBOTE 46% · 1,021 students · Top SEA quarter 27% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Winston Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1103 · 85th percentile · LBOTE 47% · 304 students · Top SEA quarter 41% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- WoodburySpecial · Independent · ICSEA 1112 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 70% · 22 students · Top SEA quarter 43% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Northmead Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1082 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 53% · 614 students · Top SEA quarter 33% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Jasper Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1132 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 73% · 803 students · Top SEA quarter 52% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Toongabbie Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1063 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 56% · 381 students · Top SEA quarter 28% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Our Lady of Lourdes Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1119 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 31% · 403 students · Top SEA quarter 46% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
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 · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Carabella Early Learning CentreWindsor Roadkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
158 public transport stops in this suburb
- Barnetts Rd After Oakes Rd
- Barnetts Rd After Oakes Rd
- Old Windsor Rd After Caroline Chisholm Dr
- Old Windsor Rd After Caroline Chisholm Dr
- Winston Heights Public School, Langdon Rd
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 · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
151 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 2 cafes · 1 pubs · 3 supermarkets · 9 playgrounds · 1 post offices
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Great for outdoor family life — 23 parks mapped in suburb, 9 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 158 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 10 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 63/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.16
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.33
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.9
Food & drink(4)
- ELS Cafe & BarCafe
Unit 64 180 Caroline Chisholm Drive, Winston Hills
- JUNECafe
7 Lomond Crescent, Winston Hills
- The WinstonPub
170 Caroline Chisholm Drive, Winston Hills
- Pizza On LomondRestaurant
Unit 1 Lomond Crescent, Winston Hills
Shopping(3)
- ALDISupermarket
- Coles Winston HillsSupermarket
180 Caroline Chisholm Drive
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(3)
- St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary SchoolSchool
- Winston Heights Public SchoolSchool
Winston Hills
- Winston Hills Public SchoolSchool
Hillcrest Avenue, Winston Hills
Sport & outdoors(30)
- Barnett ParkPark
- Buckley ParkPark
- Bundilla ForestPark
- Caber ParkPark
- Caroline Chisholm ParkPark
- Gail Meagher ParkPark
Model Farms Road, Winston Hills
- John Berger ReservePark
- Lomond ReservePark
- Max Ruddock ReservePark
- McMillan Avenue ReservePark
- Melbourne Road ReservePark
- One Tree Hill ReservePark
- Park (4)
- Post Office ReservePark
- Third Settlement ReservePark
- Timbergetters ReservePark
150 Junction Road, Winston Hills
- Winston Hills Lions ParkPark
Churchill Drive, Winston Hills
- Playground (9)
- Sports field
Transport(66)
66 bus stops
Other(19)
- Alcohol
- Chambers CellarsAlcohol
- Bench (4)
- Bundilla Scout CampCamp Site
- Wickham Camping AreaCamp Site
- Big WDepartment Store
180-190 Caroline Chisholm Drive
- Fitness Station
- Winston Hills MallMall
- Impeesa ReserveNature Reserve
- Parking (13)
- Parking Entrance
- Picnic Table (6)
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box
- Australia PostPost office
Caroline Chisholm Drive
- Public toilets
- Shelter (6)
- Anglicare Woodberry VillageSocial Facility
- Waste Basket (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
20 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Barnett ParkPark
- Bruce Cole ReservePark
- Buckley ParkPark
- Bundilla ForestPark
- Caber ParkPark
- Caroline Chisholm ParkPark
- Gail Meagher ParkPark
- Impeesa ReserveNature reserve
- John Berger ReservePark
- Lomond ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 28
- Parks (OSM)
- 23
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Dentist Near Me - Toongabbie (1.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Churchill DentalWindsor RoadDentist
- Hands On ChiropracticWindsor RoadClinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 287
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 23.2
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 26 proposals
August 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure28 HILARY STREET WINSTON HILLS 2153Additional Information Requested
- Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Non-standard Housing29 CHURCHILL DRIVE WINSTON HILLS 2153Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 HUXLEY DRIVE WINSTON HILLS 2153Under Assessment
July 2026
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)23 GOLIATH AVENUE WINSTON HILLS 2153Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure28 TENNYSON STREET WINSTON HILLS 2153Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure62 LANHAMS ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Additional Information Requested
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)48 GIDEON STREET WINSTON HILLS 2153Under Assessment
- Demolition; Supporting Development3-5 GIBBON ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support11 WHITEFRIARS WAY WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 Ulandi Place Winston Hills 2153Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation87 MOXHAMS ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
April 2026
- Advertising and signage; 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 Australia; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Recreation facility (indoor)180 caroline chisholm drive, winston hillsDetermined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure79 EDISON PARADE WINSTON HILLS 2153Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2A TWAIN STREET WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 DALE PLACE WINSTON HILLS 2153Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure29 TENNYSON STREET WINSTON HILLS 2153Under Assessment
- Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise168 CAROLINE CHISHOLM DRIVE WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
March 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 HUXLEY DRIVE WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Fences53 BELLOTTI AVENUE WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool15 BETTY AVENUE WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support36 BARNETTS ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)49 URSULA STREET WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
January 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure117 MODEL FARMS ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house6 GLASGOW STREET WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Outdoor dining - general; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise180 CAROLINE CHISHOLM DRIVE WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure22 OLYMPUS STREET WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
2025· 20 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation18 BUCKLEYS ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation14 ROTHESAY STREET WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
November 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure2 EINSTEIN STREET WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 REGIMENT GROVE WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; General industry17 GIBBON ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
October 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house6 GLASGOW STREET WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2A TWAIN STREET WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 EDINBURGH PLACE WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space437 OLD WINDSOR ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation9A MODEL FARMS ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
September 2025
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)122 MODEL FARMS ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care168 WINDSOR ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure10 MADONNA STREET WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 REILLEYS ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 JEROME AVENUE WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development3-5 GIBBON ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage182 WINDSOR ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
July 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool109 LANHAMS ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure6 REMUS PLACE WINSTON HILLS 2153Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure32 JEROME AVENUE WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
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 · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
1 heritage place
- European Rock carvings226 (rear) Windsor Road NorthmeadSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Mitchell
- Member of Parliament
- Alex HAWKE (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 122,997
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.1%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +6.7 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 53.8%Labor 46.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.9 km away).
Coalition 51.9%Labor 48.1%
2.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Winston HillsLabor 46.7% · Coalition 53.3% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- Winston Hills SouthLabor 50.1% · Coalition 49.9% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Baulkham Hills South WestLabor 50.4% · Coalition 49.6% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Baulkham Hills SouthLabor 44.8% · Coalition 55.2% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Winston Hills NorthLabor 50.3% · Coalition 49.7% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Parramatta Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.