Parklea
NSW 2768 • Greater Sydney
About Parklea
Parklea is a rapidly developing suburb in Sydney's northwest, located 40 kilometres from the CBD in Blacktown City. With a population of 3,684 and a young median age of 35, it's a diverse multicultural community with significant Indian, Filipino, and Chinese populations. The area has experienced substantial growth with new housing developments and improved infrastructure catering to young families and first-home buyers.
Life in Parklea offers modern suburban living with excellent public transport connections to Sydney CBD and Parramatta. The suburb features contemporary shopping centres, quality schools, and recreational facilities including parks and sporting venues. The diverse community creates a vibrant atmosphere with various cultural festivals and dining options, appealing to professionals and families seeking affordable housing with strong connectivity to employment centres.
Parklea falls under postcode 2768 and is governed by Blacktown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Riverstone electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Route 745, 746 — Blacktown/Parramatta 25-35 min
- Route 620X, 621X — Sydney CBD 60-75 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Excellent public transport with direct trains and buses to CBD and Parramatta
Well-connected suburb with regular trains and buses to major centres
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Caddies Creek Public School ICSEA 112021 Glenwood Park Drive
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Glenwood High School ICSEA 10909629 9577 Forman Ave
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49 Meurants Lane
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Parklea Public School ICSEA 10839629 2518 Glenwood Park Drive
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Perfection Avenue
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 Parklea by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Parklea Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Parklea" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
0 state housing + 3 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 473
- 2. Philippines 134
- 3. Fiji 97
- 4. Sri Lanka 71
- 5. New Zealand 66
- 6. China 58
- 7. Iran 47
- 8. Vietnam 43
- 9. England 37
- 10. Lebanon 33
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)