Moving to Northmead NSW 2152
What the official numbers say about living in Northmead — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $420 a week, against a median household income of $1,924 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Northmead grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (10,224 → 11,261 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: India, China, Iran; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Arabic, Korean.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Northmead sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 9 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (41% of workers), while 54% work from home.
Nearest train station: Westmead, 2.3 km south.
Nearest metro station: Castle Hill, 6.5 km north.
Nearest light rail stop: Childrens Hospital, 1.6 km south.
Nearest bus interchange: Parramatta EA, 3.8 km south-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Parramatta Ferry Wharf, 3.3 km south-east.
Nearest airport: Bankstown Airport, 15.2 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 22 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 78 schools · 104 cafes & restaurants · 13 supermarkets · 77 parks — see them all on the Northmead profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Northmead Primary School 300 m · Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School 600 m · St Monica's Primary School 900 m · The Hills School 1.4 km · Palm Avenue School 1.5 km · Redbank School 1.5 km · The Childrens Hospital School 1.5 km · Toongabbie East Public School 1.6 km
Groceries: IGA 350 m · Woolworths 700 m · Shop 10 1.8 km · Coles 2.1 km · Friendly Grocer 2.2 km · SaengSeng Mart Korean Groceries 2.3 km · IGA 2.4 km · Aria Store 2.5 km
Parks and reserves: Charles Herbert Reserve 450 m · Hammers Road Reserve 550 m · Bundilla Forest 700 m · Willsford Homes Reserve 800 m · Russel Walker Reserve 800 m · Arthur Phillip Park 850 m · Robin Hood Park 850 m · Speers Road Reserve 950 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Northmead, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Common Myna · Australian Magpie · Pied Currawong.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Northmead, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northmead here | 11,261 | — | 9/10 | 25% |
| Winston Hills | 12,123 | — | 10/10 | 18% |
| Constitution Hill | 4,030 | — | 6/10 | 11% |
| North Parramatta | 12,064 | — | 8/10 | 32% |
| Westmead | 16,555 | — | 9/10 | 13% |
| Old Toongabbie | 3,276 | — | 9/10 | 11% |
| North Rocks | 9,136 | — | 10/10 | 35% |
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 2152 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Northmead profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $420 a week.
The population grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 10,224 people to 11,261. It sits about 22 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Westmead station is roughly 2.3 km away. Local government is Parramatta council, and the federal seat is Mitchell.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Northmead vs Winston Hills · Northmead vs North Parramatta.
Nearby guides: Winston Hills · Constitution Hill · North Parramatta · Westmead · Old Toongabbie · North Rocks.
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