Moving to North Rocks NSW 2151
What the official numbers say about living in North Rocks — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $505 a week, against a median household income of $2,354 a week.
Who you'll be living with
North Rocks grew 20% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (7,625 → 9,136 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: China, South Korea, India; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), North Rocks sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (43% of workers), while 54% work from home.
Nearest train station: Westmead, 4.3 km south-west.
Nearest metro station: Cherrybrook, 4.8 km north.
Nearest light rail stop: Benaud Oval, 2.8 km south.
Nearest bus interchange: Oakes Road M2 Bus Station, 3.1 km north-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Parramatta Ferry Wharf, 4.1 km south.
Nearest airport: Bankstown Airport, 16.5 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 21 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 74 schools · 25 cafes & restaurants · 9 supermarkets · 53 parks — see them all on the North Rocks profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Christ the King Primary School 900 m · The Hills School 1 km · Tara Anglican School for Girls 1.2 km · North Rocks Public School 1.4 km · The King's School 1.4 km · Muirfield High School 1.6 km · NextSense 1.7 km · Burnside Public School 1.7 km
Groceries: Coles 1.5 km · ALDI 1.7 km · IGA 2.2 km · Woolworths 2.2 km · Oatlands IGA 2.4 km · Mint Fresh IGA 2.5 km · Woolworths 2.9 km · Aldi 3 km
Parks and reserves: Bill Watson Reserve 300 m · Seville Reserve 300 m · Jason Place Reserve 800 m · Don Moore Reserve 1.2 km · Northmead Reserve 1.2 km · Lake Parramatta Reserve 1.3 km · Sorlie Avenue Reserve 1.3 km · John Hourigan Reserve 1.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around North Rocks, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Australian Magpie · Common Myna · Pied Currawong.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to North Rocks, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Rocks here | 9,136 | — | 10/10 | 35% |
| Oatlands | 5,833 | — | 10/10 | 19% |
| Northmead | 11,261 | — | 9/10 | 25% |
| North Parramatta | 12,064 | — | 8/10 | 32% |
| Telopea | 5,356 | — | 7/10 | 24% |
| Carlingford | 28,044 | — | 10/10 | 20% |
| Winston Hills | 12,123 | — | 10/10 | 18% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Parramatta — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Mitchell — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2151 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full North Rocks profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $505 a week.
The population grew 20% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 7,625 people to 9,136. It sits about 21 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Westmead station is roughly 4.3 km away. Local government is Parramatta council, and the federal seat is Mitchell.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: North Rocks vs Oatlands · North Rocks vs Northmead.
Nearby guides: Oatlands · Northmead · North Parramatta · Telopea · Carlingford · Winston Hills.
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