North Parramatta

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, North Parramatta's population is around 23,695 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 817 people (3.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 22,878 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 23,626 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 80 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 3,356 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 83.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase in the top quartile of national areas is forecast, with the area expected to increase by 7,202 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 30.1% in total 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 around 43 residential properties granted approval annually, with 217 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 47 so far in FY-26. Given population has fallen over the past period, development activity has been adequate in relative terms, which is a positive for buyers, while new dwellings are developed at an average construction cost of $456,000—slightly above the regional average—suggesting a focus on quality developments. Additionally, $97.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting robust local business investment.

Relative to Greater Sydney, North Parramatta shows substantially reduced construction (75.0% below regional average per person). This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties, though construction activity has intensified recently. This is similarly below the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. Recent construction comprises 30.0% standalone homes and 70.0% townhouses or apartments. This trend toward denser development provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 407 people per dwelling approval, North Parramatta shows a developed market.

Looking ahead, North Parramatta is expected to grow by 7,133 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

North Parramatta has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 77 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Cosmopolitan by Deicorp Parramatta, Riverside Theatres Redevelopment, Parramatta North Urban Renewal Precinct, and Parramatta North Health and Innovation Precinct (Stage 1), with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The labour market in North Parramatta demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

North Parramatta possesses a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.9%, and 4.2% estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 15,622 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 0.3% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (80.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 52.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Meanwhile, construction has a limited presence with 5.5% employment compared to 8.6% regionally. While local employment opportunities exist in the area, it appears many residents commute elsewhere for work, based on the count of Census working population to local population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 4.2% and the labour force increased by 4.2%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2%, labour force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment rising marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within North Parramatta. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to North Parramatta's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The North Parramatta SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $60,271 and an average of $72,955 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is above the national average, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $65,611 (median) and $79,419 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, personal income ranks at the 72nd percentile ($944 weekly), while household income sits at the 56th percentile. Income analysis reveals the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 35.9% of residents (8,506 people), aligning with regional levels where this cohort likewise represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 19.8% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 52nd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Dwelling structure within North Parramatta, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 17.1% houses and 82.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within North Parramatta lagged that of Sydney metro, at 14.3%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (24.3%) or rented (61.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Sydney metro average at $2,080, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $410, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, North Parramatta's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceed 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 dominate at 62.8% of all households, comprising 28.8% couples with children, 22.3% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 37.2%, with lone person households at 31.2% and group households comprising 6.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

Educational attainment in North Parramatta significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 50.3% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 30.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational pathways account for 22.9% of qualifications among those aged 15+ – advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (12.3%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.0% in primary education, 8.3% in tertiary education, and 5.8% pursuing secondary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 127 active transport stops operating within North Parramatta, comprising a mix of light rail and buses. These stops are serviced by 78 individual routes, collectively providing 8,851 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 121 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 64%, with 14% by train and 9% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 0.6 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A high 52.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 1,264 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 69 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

North Parramatta's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

North Parramatta's health metrics sit close to national benchmarks, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A standard level of common health conditions is seen across both young and old age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~13,127 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 6.9% and 5.5% of residents, respectively, while 77.4% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 13.4% of residents aged 65 and over (3,184 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 57.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 57.1% born overseas. The main religion in North Parramatta is Christianity, which makes up 40.6% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Hinduism, which comprises 16.8% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in North Parramatta are Other, comprising 22.9% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 16.0%, Indian, comprising 12.9% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 3.6%, and English, comprising 12.2% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 19.0%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Lebanese is notably overrepresented at 4.4% of North Parramatta (vs 2.6% regionally), Korean at 2.0% (vs 1.1%) and Filipino at 3.4% (vs 2.0%).

North Parramatta's population is younger than the national pattern

At 36 years, North Parramatta's median age is nearly matching the Greater Sydney average of 37 and is similarly modestly under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Sydney, North Parramatta has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (20.8%) but fewer 5 - 14 year-olds (9.0%). This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 6.3% to 8.0% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 10.2% to 11.3%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 10.5% to 9.0% and the 35 to 44 group dropped from 20.3% to 18.9%. Demographic modeling suggests North Parramatta's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 24%, adding 1,192 residents to reach 6,109.