Northmead at a glance
Weekly rent
$825
Houses · units $620
Population
11.3k
Median age 39
Walk score
62
Somewhat walkable
Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2152), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Northmead.
Median house price
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Sales data as of September 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$825/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$620/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
11,261
Median age: 39
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
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The brief
What to know about Northmead.
The postcode for Northmead is 2152 (NSW), City of Parramatta, part of Greater Sydney.
Northmead (2152) sits in the Parramatta region of NSW.
Northmead has roughly 11,261 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Northmead scores 62/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Northmead's population at 11,261, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
11,261
Median age
39
Family households
70%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
191
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.
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
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Government School Catchment
Northmead Public School
Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School
Palm Avenue School
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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 Northmead postcode?
- Northmead is in the 2152 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Parramatta region.
- Where is Northmead?
- Northmead is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2152. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Parramatta region.
- What is the average rent in Northmead?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $825, for units it's $620.
- 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?
- The population of Northmead is approximately 11,261 (2021 Census). 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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