City of Parramatta
Westmead
Westmead at a glance
Median house
$587,000
+3.0% year on year
Median unit
$354,960
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
–
Not yet scored
Population
16.6k
Median age 33
About
Welcome to Westmead.
Westmead is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$587,000
+3.0% over the past year. Median unit price $354,960.
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
$587,000
+3.0% annual growth
$354,960
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
16,555
Median age: 33
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20263.76%
Based on $587,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.01%
Based on $354,960 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+3.0%
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 202629%
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 +3.0%/yr
2021
$506K
5-year change
+16%
2026
$587K
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
16,555
Median age
33
Family households
71%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Westmead Public School
The Childrens Hospital School
Redbank 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 Westmead.
- What is the median house price in Westmead?
- The median house price in Westmead, NSW 2145 is $587,000. The median unit price is $354,960. Annual growth is +3.0%.
- What is the Westmead postcode?
- Westmead is in the 2145 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Westmead has approximately 16,555 residents. 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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