Westmead
NSW 2145 • Greater Sydney
About Westmead
Westmead is Sydney's healthcare capital, where over 16,000 residents live near one of Australia's largest hospital precincts. Westmead Hospital, Children's Hospital, and numerous medical research facilities make this the epicentre of Sydney's health sector. The train station provides direct connectivity to the CBD, and ongoing development is transforming the suburb.
Shopping options are developing with the precinct's growth, and local dining serves the substantial hospital workforce. The suburb attracts healthcare workers who value walking to work, medical researchers, and families who appreciate proximity to paediatric services. Westmead is increasingly urban—apartments replacing houses as the health precinct intensifies. It's where Sydney cares for its sick.
Westmead falls under postcode 2145 and is governed by Cumberland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Granville electorate.
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Supermarkets Nearby
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Coles29-33 Darcy Road Westmead 2145 NSW
Schools
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84-88 Cecil Avenue
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Girraween High School ICSEA 11999636 7293 110 Gilba Rd
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Girraween Public School ICSEA 11329631 3650 Bando Rd
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Beresford Road Public School ICSEA 10339896 2644 Beresford Rd
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Greystanes High School ICSEA 10039631 9144 Beresford Rd
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Greystanes Public School ICSEA 10819631 4000 Merrylands Rd
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Holroyd High School ICSEA 9199896 1057 7 Cumberland Rd
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Braeside Road
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2 Darcy Road
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Darcy Road Public School ICSEA 11229631 3067 98A Darcy Road
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Bennett Street
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Westmead, 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 Westmead by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Westmead Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Westmead" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
412 state housing + 125 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 6,308
- 2. China 640
- 3. Nepal 571
- 4. Sri Lanka 467
- 5. Philippines 363
- 6. Bangladesh 250
- 7. Pakistan 207
- 8. South Korea 160
- 9. Lebanon 151
- 10. New Zealand 143
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)