Parramatta - North

Parramatta - North lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Parramatta - North's population is approximately 15,400 as of February 2026. Between the 2021 Census and this date, there has been an increase of 3,338 people (27.7%), with the population rising from 12,062 to an estimated resident population of 14,421 in June 2024, followed by an additional 1,488 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 6,905 persons per square kilometer, placing Parramatta - North among the top 10% of locations assessed nationwide by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate exceeded both the state (7.8%) and Greater Sydney levels since the 2021 Census. Overseas migration contributed approximately 82.8% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving this growth. 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 for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts and growth trends, Parramatta - North is expected to increase by 26,234 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 163.9% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Parramatta - North was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Parramatta - North has seen approximately 486 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 2,431 homes from FY-20 to FY-25. As of FY-26, 2 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1 new resident arrives per year for each new home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. The average construction cost value of new homes is $306,000, aligning with regional trends.

In FY-26, $203.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Sydney, Parramatta - North has 426.0% more new home approvals per person, offering buyers ample choice and suggesting robust developer confidence. All recent developments consist of townhouses or apartments, promoting affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers, with around 21 people per approval reflecting a developing area. By 2041, Parramatta - North is projected to grow by 25,247 residents, potentially leading to increased buyer competition and price support if current development rates do not keep pace with population growth.

Looking ahead, Parramatta - North is expected to grow by 25,247 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Parramatta - North has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

AreaSearch has identified 73 infrastructure projects that could impact the region. Notable ones are Powerhouse Parramatta, Civic Link Parramatta, Parramatta Metro Station for Sydney Metro West, and Parramatta Park Trust Visitor Centre. The following list details those expected to have significant influence.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Parramatta - North performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Parramatta - North has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% as of September 2021. Over the past year, employment growth was estimated at 3.9%.

As of September 2025, 11,118 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is high at 92.3% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. A significant portion, 60.0%, of residents work from home according to Census responses. Key industries include professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.

The area specializes in professional & technical jobs with an employment share 2.3 times the regional level, while construction employs only 3.6% of local workers compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. With a ratio of 3.9 workers per resident, Parramatta - North functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.9% and labour force grew by 4.4%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1%, labour force grow by 2.4%, and unemployment increase by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Parramatta - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.7% over five years and 15.2% over ten years.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Parramatta - North SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $59,277 with an average level of $69,226. This is slightly above the national average and compares to levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year ended June 2023 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $64,529 (median) and $75,359 (average). Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Parramatta - North, between the 75th and 86th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows that 40.3% of locals (6,206 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category. High housing costs consume 19.7% of income, leaving disposable income at the 69th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

In Parramatta - North, as per the latest Census, houses constituted 1.2% of dwellings while other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other') made up 98.8%. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Parramatta - North stood at 7.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 16.3% and rented ones at 76.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,078, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Parramatta - North was $450, slightly higher than Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Parramatta - North's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 61.4% of all households, including 27.3% couples with children, 26.8% couples without children, and 5.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 38.6%, with lone person households at 27.4% and group households comprising 11.1%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Parramatta - North shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Parramatta - North has a notably high educational attainment among residents aged 15 and above, with 69.8% holding university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. This area's significant educational advantage is largely driven by bachelor degrees (41.0%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (26.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Technical qualifications make up 14.4%, with advanced diplomas at 8.8% and certificates at 5.6%. Educational participation is notably high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.6% in tertiary education, 8.0% in primary education, and 2.8% pursuing secondary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.6% in tertiary education, 8.0% in primary education, and 2.8% pursuing secondary education.

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

Parramatta - North has 52 active public transport stops offering a mix of ferry, train, light rail, and bus services. These stops are served by 90 individual routes, collectively facilitating 28,167 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents typically residing 115 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the dominant mode at 37%, followed by train at 36% and bus at 15%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.2 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 60.0% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 4,023 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 541 weekly trips per stop.

Parramatta - North's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Parramatta - North shows excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Private health cover is held by approximately 53% of the total population (~8,208 people), which is higher than the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 3.5 and 3.2% of residents respectively. A total of 88.5% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 5.5% (848 people) compared to Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with the general population rankings nationally.

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

Parramatta-North has one of the highest levels of cultural diversity in Australia, with 78.8% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 80.1% born overseas. The predominant religion in Parramatta-North is Hinduism, practiced by 46.0% of the population, compared to just 5.2% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Parramatta-North are Indian (31.3%), Other (29.8%), and Chinese (14.5%).

These percentages are significantly higher than the regional averages of 3.6%, 16.0%, and 8.4% respectively. Notably, Filipino, Korean, and Lebanese ethnic groups are also overrepresented in Parramatta-North at 3.1%, 1.1%, and 0.7% respectively, compared to their respective regional averages of 2.0%, 1.1%, and 2.6%.

Parramatta - North hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Parramatta-North's median age is 32 years, which is notably younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Parramatta-North has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (35.5%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (4.5%). This 25-34 concentration is significantly higher than the national average of 14.4%. Post-Census data from 2021 shows that the 45 to 54 age group has increased from 5.9% to 7.0%, while the 0 to 4 cohort has decreased from 7.3% to 6.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Parramatta-North's age profile. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow by 171%, adding 9,340 residents to reach a total of 14,812.