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, as of Nov 2025, is approximately 23,628. This figure reflects 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 as of June 2024 and an additional 69 validated new addresses since the Census date. This equates to a density ratio of 3,346 persons per square kilometer, placing North Parramatta in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections, AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, North Parramatta is forecasted to experience significant population growth, increasing by 7,202 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 30.5% 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 granted around 43 residential properties approval annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, it approved 217 homes, with another 38 approved in FY-26 so far. Despite population decline during this period, development activity has been adequate relative to the population change, which is positive for buyers.

The average value of new dwellings developed was $456,000, slightly above the regional average, indicating a focus on quality developments. This financial year, North Parramatta recorded $97.6 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, North Parramatta shows substantially reduced construction activity (75.0% below regional average per person), which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. However, recent construction activity has intensified. This is also under 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, trending towards denser development which provides accessible entry options appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

With around 407 people per dwelling approval, North Parramatta shows a developed market. By 2041, it is expected to grow by 7,200 residents (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 very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 76 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Cosmopolitan by Deicorp Parramatta, Riverside Theatres Redevelopment, Parramatta North Urban Renewal Precinct, and Parramatta North Health and Innovation Precinct (Stage 1). The following list details those most relevant.

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

North Parramatta has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 4.0%.

In the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 2.5%. As of September 2025, 15,516 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is 0.2% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in North Parramatta is 62.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%.

The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. However, construction has limited presence with 5.5% employment compared to the regional average of 8.6%. Many North Parramatta residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.5%, labour force increased by 3.1%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. As of 25-Nov-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2,260 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to North Parramatta's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

North Parramatta SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $55,621 and an average of $68,715 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is higher than the national average median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 for Greater Sydney. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $62,635 and average income around $77,380, based on a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. In 2021 Census figures, personal income ranked at the 72nd percentile ($944 weekly), while household income was at the 56th percentile. Income analysis showed that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominated with 35.9% of residents (8,482 people), similar to regional levels where this cohort also represented 30.9%. High housing costs consumed 19.8% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 52nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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

North Parramatta's dwelling structure in its latest Census evaluation showed 17.1% houses and 82.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 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 ones 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 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were higher at $410 compared to 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 percent of all households, including 28.8 percent couples with children, 22.3 percent couples without children, and 9.8 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 37.2 percent, with lone person households making up 31.2 percent and group households comprising 6.1 percent of the total. 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%) compared to Australia (30.4%) and NSW (32.2%). Bachelor degrees are the most common (30.9%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational pathways account for 22.9%, with advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 12.3%. Educational participation is high, with 31.2% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (9.0%), tertiary (8.3%), secondary (5.8%).

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

The analysis of public transport in North Parramatta shows that there are currently 113 active transport stops operating. These include a mix of light rail and bus services. A total of 78 individual routes service these stops, collectively providing 6,891 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 122 meters from the nearest transport 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 data shows excellent results in North Parramatta, particularly among younger age groups who have a very low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 54% (~12,688 individuals) 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 significant majority, 77.4%, report being free from medical ailments compared to 79.0% in Greater Sydney. North Parramatta has a higher proportion of older residents, with 12.8% (3,031 individuals) aged 65 and over, indicating a need for targeted healthcare services for this demographic.

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 has significant cultural diversity, with 57.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 57.1% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 40.6%. Hinduism's representation is lower than the Greater Sydney average, comprising 16.8% compared to 28.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (22.9%), Indian (12.9%, below regional average of 18.4%), and English (12.2%). Notably, Lebanese (4.4% vs regional 3.5%), Korean (2.0% vs 1.5%), and Filipino (3.4% vs 2.4%) groups are overrepresented in North Parramatta.

North Parramatta's population is younger than the national pattern

North Parramatta's median age is 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 and the national average of 38. The 25-34 age group makes up 21.4%, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage but lower than the national average of 14.5%. The 5-14 cohort stands at 9.1%, which is less prevalent compared to Greater Sydney. Between 2021 and present, the 65-74 age group has increased from 6.3% to 7.6%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 10.5% to 9.1%, and the 35-44 group has dropped from 20.3% to 19.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in North Parramatta, with the 75-84 age cohort projected to grow exceptionally by 1,077 people (120%), from 900 to 1,978.