North Parramatta

Population growth drivers in North Parramatta are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

North Parramatta's population was around 23,628 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 750 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 22,878. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 23,626 in June 2024 and an additional 69 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population resulted in a density ratio of 3,346 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 83.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilized NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group were applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projected demographic shifts indicated a significant population increase in the top quartile of national areas, with the area expected to increase by 7,202 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 30.5% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in North Parramatta, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

North Parramatta has recorded approximately 43 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 217 homes were approved, with an additional 36 approved so far in FY26. Despite a decline in population during this period, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas, which could be beneficial for buyers.

The average value of new dwellings being developed is $546,000. This year alone, $97.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Sydney, North Parramatta has significantly less development activity, 75.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. However, construction activity has intensified recently, though it remains under the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. The current development trend in North Parramatta consists of 30.0% detached houses and 70.0% attached dwellings, indicating a shift towards denser development that provides accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

With around 407 people per dwelling approval, the area shows signs of a developed market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, North Parramatta is expected to grow by approximately 7,200 residents through to 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth in the area.

North Parramatta has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 76 such projects that could potentially impact the area. Notable among these are Cosmopolitan by Deicorp Parramatta, Riverside Theatres Redevelopment, Parramatta North Urban Renewal Precinct, and Parramatta North Health and Innovation Precinct (Stage 1). The following list provides details on those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in North Parramatta has been broadly consistent with national averages

North Parramatta has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 3.9% as of June 2025, which is 0.3% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.3%. As of June 2025, 15,694 residents were employed, with workforce participation at 62.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

However, construction has limited presence in North Parramatta, with only 5.5% of residents employed in this sector compared to the regional average of 8.6%. Many North Parramatta residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data analysis. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.3%, while labour force increased by 3.1%, causing an unemployment rate rise of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data from Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that North Parramatta's employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation using industry-specific projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

The median income among taxpayers in North Parramatta SA2 was $55,621 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $68,715 during the same period. For Greater Sydney, these figures were $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimates for September 2025 are approximately $62,635 (median) and $77,380 (average). According to census data, personal income ranks at the 72nd percentile ($944 weekly), while household income sits at the 56th percentile. Distribution data shows that 35.9% of individuals in North Parramatta SA2 earn between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 19.8% of income, but disposable income ranks at the 52nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile for financial year 2022.

North Parramatta features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

North Parramatta's dwelling structure in the latest Census showed 17.1% houses and 82.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 36.4% houses and 63.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Parramatta was at 14.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.3% and rented dwellings at 61.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,080, below Sydney metro's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in North Parramatta was $410, compared to Sydney metro's $420. Nationally, North Parramatta's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,080 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher at $410 than the national figure of $375.

North Parramatta features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 62.8% of all households, including 28.8% couples with children, 22.3% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 37.2%, with lone person households at 31.2% and group households comprising 6.1%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.6.

Educational achievement in North Parramatta places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

North Parramatta's residents aged 15+ have a higher proportion with university qualifications (50.3%) than Australia's (30.4%) or New South Wales' (32.2%). Bachelor degrees are the most common at 30.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational pathways make up 22.9% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 12.3%. Educational participation is high, with 31.2% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.0% in primary, 8.3% in tertiary, and 5.8% in secondary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

North Parramatta has 113 active public transport stops. These include both lightrail and bus services. There are 78 individual routes operating in total, providing 6,891 weekly passenger trips collectively.

The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 122 meters from their nearest stop. On average, there are 984 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 60 weekly trips per individual stop.

North Parramatta's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes in North Parramatta show excellent results, particularly among younger age groups who have a very low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 54% (~12,688 people) of the total population has private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 6.9 and 5.5% of residents respectively. A majority, 77.4%, report being completely free from medical ailments compared to 79.0% in Greater Sydney. The area has a higher proportion of older residents, with 12.8% (3,031 people) aged 65 and over.

North Parramatta is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

North Parramatta is one of the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 57.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 57.1% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion here, comprising 40.6%. Hinduism is overrepresented, at 16.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 28.8%.

Top ancestry groups are Other (22.9%), Indian (12.9%), and English (12.2%). Notably, Lebanese (4.4%) Koreans (2.0%) and Filipinos (3.4%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages.

North Parramatta's population is younger than the national pattern

North Parramatta's median age was 35 years as of a certain period, slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 and the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group constituted 21.4% of North Parramatta's population, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage but lower than the national average of 14.5%. The 5-14 age group made up 9.1%, which was less prevalent compared to both Greater Sydney and the national average. Between 2021 and a later period, the 65-74 age group grew from 6.3% to 7.6% of the population. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 10.5% to 9.1%, and the 35-44 group decreased from 20.3% to 19.1%. Population forecasts for North Parramatta in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes, with the 75-84 age cohort projected to grow exceptionally by 1,077 people (120%), increasing from 900 to 1,978.