North Rocks at a glance
Median house
$1,940,000
-0.5% over 12 months
Median unit
$1,257,500
Weekly rent
$800
Houses · units $620
Gross yield
2.1%
Houses, on the median
Population
9,136
Median age 40
Walk score
38
Car dependent
Prices: Median of 102 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2151), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,940,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (102 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $1,257,500, roughly 35% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-0.5%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $388,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -0.5%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
House prices in North Rocks.
Median house price
$1,940,000
-0.5% over the past year. Median unit price $1,257,500.
Median of 102 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$800/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$620/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
$1,940,000
-0.5% annual growth
$1,257,500
9,136
Median age: 40
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at -0.5%/yr
2021
$2.0M
5-year change
-2%
2026
$1.9M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about North Rocks.
North Rocks's median house price is $1,940,000 (median of 102 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2151 (NSW), The Hills, part of Greater Sydney.
North Rocks (2151) sits in the The Hills region of NSW. The median house here is $1,940,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -0.5% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
North Rocks has roughly 9,136 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
North Rocks scores 38/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 5 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Rocks's population at 9,136, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
9,136
Median age
40
Family households
83%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.14% (median rent $800/wk against a $1,940,000 price tag). Units yield 2.56% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (24%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20262.14%
Based on $1,940,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20262.56%
Based on $1,257,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026-0.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202675%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
101
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
38
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in North Rocks.
Local schools for North Rocks
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
North Rocks Public School
Muirfield High School
Carlingford West Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About North Rocks.
- What is the median house price in North Rocks?
- The median house price in North Rocks, NSW 2151 is $1,940,000 (median of 102 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $1,257,500. Annual growth is -0.5%.
- How much is my house worth in North Rocks?
- A useful starting point is the North Rocks median house price of $1,940,000 (units $1,257,500). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is North Rocks a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in North Rocks is 2.1%: the median weekly house rent is $800 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2151), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,940,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 0.5% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether North Rocks is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the North Rocks postcode?
- North Rocks is in the 2151 postcode, in NSW, in the The Hills region.
- Where is North Rocks?
- North Rocks is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2151. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the The Hills region.
- What is the average rent in North Rocks?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $800, for units it's $620.
- What schools are in North Rocks?
- There are 20 schools serving North Rocks on this page, including Christ The King Primary School, North Rocks Public School, Muirfield High School.
- How walkable is North Rocks?
- North Rocks has a Walk Score of 38 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near North Rocks?
- North Rocks is close to Kingsdene, Carlingford, Oatlands, Telopea, Carlingford Court.
- What is the population of North Rocks?
- The population of North Rocks is approximately 9,136 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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