Northmead
NSW 2152 • Greater Sydney
About Northmead
Northmead sits quietly between Parramatta and the Hills District, about 23 kilometres northwest of Sydney's CBD. This residential suburb of roughly 11,300 residents features family homes on decent blocks, with Lake Parramatta providing a bushland escape on its southern border. Part of Parramatta council, it offers a peaceful alternative to the density developing around Parramatta CBD.
Families dominate the demographic, drawn by good schools, reasonable prices, and genuine suburban quiet. The streets are green and settled, with neighbours who know each other. Lake Parramatta offers swimming, bushwalking, and picnic spots - an unusual amenity for suburban Sydney. It's the kind of suburb people discover when priced out of trendier areas and then wonder why they didn't move here sooner.
Northmead falls under postcode 2152 and is governed by Parramatta Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Winston Hills electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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28 Campbell Street
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Northmead Public School ICSEA 10829630 3133 52a Moxhams Road
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The Hills School ICSEA 10469639 8448 Mary St
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Northmead, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Northmead by offence type, year and trend.
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Housing 2021 Census
162 state housing + 70 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 589
- 2. China 352
- 3. Iran 246
- 4. South Korea 207
- 5. Philippines 205
- 6. England 180
- 7. New Zealand 177
- 8. Lebanon 123
- 9. Sri Lanka 108
- 10. Malaysia 92
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)