Westmead at a glance
Population
16.6k
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Westmead.
The postcode for Westmead is 2145 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Westmead (2145) sits in the Parramatta region of NSW.
Westmead has roughly 16,555 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters.
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What it’s like to live here.
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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Westmead's population at 16,555, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (29% own, 68% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
16,555
Median age
33
Family households
71%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$425/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
29%
Renter occupied
68%
At a deeper level
16,555
Median age: 33
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1,152
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Westmead.
Local schools for Westmead
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Government School Catchment
Westmead Public School
The Childrens Hospital School
Redbank 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 Westmead.
- What is the Westmead postcode?
- Westmead is in the 2145 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Parramatta region.
- Where is Westmead?
- Westmead is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2145. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Parramatta region.
- What is the average rent in Westmead?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $425, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Westmead?
- There are 20 schools serving Westmead on this page, including Westmead Public School, Parramatta Marist High School, Catherine McAuley Westmead.
- What suburbs are near Westmead?
- Westmead is close to Mays Hill, Wentworthville, Parramatta, Parramatta Westfield, North Parramatta.
- What is the population of Westmead?
- The population of Westmead is approximately 16,555 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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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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