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 approximately 23,781 as of May 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 903 people from the 2021 Census count of 22,878. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data for June 2025 and validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,368 persons per square kilometer, placing North Parramatta in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.4% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas until 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, North Parramatta is forecasted to experience significant population growth, increasing by 6,705 persons by 2041, reflecting a total gain of 28.2% over the 16 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. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, around 217 homes were approved, with an additional 50 approved so far in FY-26. Despite a decrease in population over this period, the development activity has been adequate relative to the population decline, which could be beneficial for buyers.

The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $456,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments. In terms of commercial development approvals, North Parramatta recorded $97.6 million in FY-26, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, North Parramatta shows substantially reduced construction activity, with 75.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. However, recent construction activity has intensified. Relative to the national average, North Parramatta's construction activity is also lower, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations.

Recent construction comprises 30.0% standalone homes and 70.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a trend toward denser development that provides accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 407 people per dwelling approval, North Parramatta shows a developed market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by approximately 6,705 residents through to 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth in the future.

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

A total of seventy-two infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Riverside Theatres Redevelopment, Parramatta Live Precinct, Parramatta North Urban Renewal Precinct, and Parramatta North Health and Innovation Precinct (Stage 1). A detailed list of these projects is provided below for further relevance assessment.

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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. The unemployment rate was 3.9% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.2%.

There were 15,622 residents in work by December 2025, with an unemployment rate of 0.3% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 79.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 52.5% of residents worked from home.

Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Construction had limited presence with 5.5% employment compared to the regional average of 8.6%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 4.2%, labour force increased by 4.2%, and unemployment remained essentially unchanged. Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 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 a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The North Parramatta SA2 has 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 financial year 2023. This is higher than the national average, with Greater Sydney's median income being $60,817 and average income $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $66,491 (median) and $80,484 (average). According to the 2021 Census, personal income ranks at the 72nd percentile ($944 weekly), while household income is at the 56th percentile. Income analysis shows that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 35.9% of residents (8,537 people), similar to regional levels where this cohort represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 19.8% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 52nd percentile. 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

North Parramatta had 17.1% houses and 82.9% other dwellings in its dwelling structure as of the latest Census, compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership was at 14.3% within North Parramatta, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.3% and rented ones at 61.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,080, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent was $410, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, North Parramatta's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,080 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were also 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 compose 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, 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

North Parramatta's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 50.3% hold university qualifications, compared to the national average of 30.4% and New South Wales' average of 32.2%. This educational advantage positions North Parramatta favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common 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 and above, with advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 12.3%. Educational participation is high in North Parramatta, 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

North Parramatta has 127 active public transport stops offering a mix of light rail and bus services. These stops are served by 78 individual routes, collectively providing 8,851 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 121 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, primarily using cars (64%), followed by trains (14%) and buses (9%). The area has an average vehicle ownership of 0.6 per dwelling, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 52.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 1,264 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 69 weekly trips per stop. The map accompanying the analysis shows the 100 nearest stops to the location's 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 closely align with national benchmarks, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are seen at a standard level across both young and old age groups.

Private health cover is very high, with approximately 55% of the total population (~13,174 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, impacting 6.9 and 5.5% of residents respectively. 77.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 13.0% of residents aged 65 and over (3,082 people), which is lower than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. National rankings are 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 has a high level of cultural diversity, with 57.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 57.1% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in North Parramatta, comprising 40.6%. Hinduism is significantly overrepresented, making up 16.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 5.2%.

In terms of ancestry, 'Other' comprises 22.9%, higher than the regional average of 16.0%. Indian ancestry makes up 12.9%, also higher than the regional average of 3.6%. English ancestry is notably lower at 12.2% compared to the regional average of 19.0%. There are notable overrepresentations in Lebanese (4.4%), Korean (2.0%) and Filipino (3.4%) ethnic groups compared to regional averages.

North Parramatta's population is younger than the national pattern

North Parramatta's median age was 35 years in the period, slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 and the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group comprised 22.2% of North Parramatta's population, higher than Greater Sydney but lower than the national figure of 14.6%. Meanwhile, the 5-14 age cohort accounted for 8.9%, lower than both Greater Sydney and the national average. From 2021 to the present, the 65-74 age group grew from 6.3% to 7.7% of North Parramatta's population. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort declined from 10.5% to 8.9%, and the 35-44 age group decreased from 20.3% to 19.2%. Population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts for North Parramatta by 2041. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to increase notably, with an additional 1,194 people (a rise of 23%) expected, bringing the total from 5,269 to 6,464.