City of Parramatta
Northmead
Northmead at a glance
Median house
$1,060,000
+21.8% year on year
Median unit
$364,320
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
62
Somewhat walkable
Population
11.3k
Median age 39
About
Welcome to Northmead.
Northmead is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,060,000
+21.8% over the past year. Median unit price $364,320.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$633/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
$1,060,000
+21.8% annual growth
$364,320
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
11,261
Median age: 39
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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Investment overview.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20263.11%
Based on $1,060,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.99%
Based on $364,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+21.8%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202661%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
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.
5-year trajectory
at +21.8%/yr
2021
$395K
5-year change
+168%
2026
$1.1M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
11,261
Median age
39
Family households
70%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
417
total offences in 2025
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 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
62
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Northmead.
Local schools for Northmead
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Northmead Public School
Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School
Palm Avenue 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 Northmead.
- What is the median house price in Northmead?
- The median house price in Northmead, NSW 2152 is $1,060,000. The median unit price is $364,320. Annual growth is +21.8%.
- What is the Northmead postcode?
- Northmead is in the 2152 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Parramatta region.
- What is the average rent in Northmead?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $633, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Northmead?
- There are 20 schools serving Northmead on this page, including Northmead Public School, Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School, St Monica's Primary School.
- How walkable is Northmead?
- Northmead has a Walk Score of 62 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Northmead?
- Northmead is close to Constitution Hill, North Parramatta, Winston Hills, Westmead, Old Toongabbie.
- What is the population of Northmead?
- Northmead has approximately 11,261 residents. The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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