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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Parramatta - North's population is around 15,400 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 3,338 people (27.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,062 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,421 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 1,488 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 6,905 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly sought resource. Parramatta - North's 27.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (7.8%) and Greater Sydney, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 82.8% 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 utilizing 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, exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of national areas, is predicted over the period, with the area expected to increase by 26,234 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, recording a gain of 163.9% in total over the 17 years.

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 around 486 new homes approved each year, totalling 2,431 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 2 approvals have been recorded. At an average of 1 new resident per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the market shows a good balance between supply and demand, supporting stable conditions, while new homes are being built at an average value of $306,000, in line with regional trends. Additionally, $203.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, indicating strong commercial development momentum.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Parramatta - North has 426.0% more new home approvals (per person), which should provide buyers with ample choice. This level is substantially higher than nationally, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. Meanwhile, recent development has been entirely comprised of townhouses or apartments. This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. At around 21 people per approval, Parramatta - North reflects a developing area.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 73 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Powerhouse Parramatta, Civic Link Parramatta, Parramatta Metro Station - Sydney Metro West, and Parramatta Park Trust Visitor Centre, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Parramatta - North features a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.2%, and 4.4% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 11,183 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.0% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (92.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 60.0% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. The area has particular employment specialization in professional & technical, with an employment share of 2.3 times the regional level. In contrast, construction employs just 3.6% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 8.6%. With 3.9 workers for every resident, as at the Census, the area functions as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 4.4% and labour force increased by 4.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, where employment rose by 2.2%, the labour force grew by 2.3%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Parramatta - North. 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 Parramatta - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.7% over five years and 15.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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 FY-23, the Parramatta - North SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $59,277 with the average level standing at $69,226. This is slightly above average nationally and compares to levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $64,529 (median) and $75,359 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Parramatta - North, between the 75th and 86th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows the predominant cohort spans 40.3% of locals (6,206 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 19.7% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 69th percentile and 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

Dwelling structure within Parramatta - North, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 1.2% houses and 98.8% 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 Parramatta - North lagged that of Sydney metro, at 7.0%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (16.3%) or rented (76.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Sydney metro average at $2,078, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $450, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Parramatta - North's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 61.4% of all households, comprising 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% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people 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

Educational attainment in Parramatta - North significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 69.8% 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 41.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (26.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Technical qualifications represent 14.4% of educational achievements for residents aged 15+; advanced diplomas (8.8%) and certificates (5.6%).

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

Public transport analysis reveals 52 active transport stops operating within Parramatta - North, comprising a mix of ferry, train, light rail, and buses. These stops are serviced by 90 individual routes, collectively providing 28,167 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 115 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 37%, with 36% by train and 15% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 0.2 per dwelling, below the regional average. A high 60.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 4,023 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 541 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Parramatta - North, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover just leads that of the average SA2 area at approximately 53% of the total population (~8,208 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be asthma and mental health issues, impacting 3.5 and 3.2% of residents, respectively, while 88.5% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 5.5% of residents aged 65 and over (848 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 78.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 80.1% born overseas. The main religion in Parramatta - North is Hinduism, which makes up 46.0% of the population. This compares to 5.2% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Parramatta - North are Indian, comprising 31.3% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 3.6%, Other, comprising 29.8% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 16.0%, and Chinese, comprising 14.5% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 8.4%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Filipino is notably overrepresented at 3.1% of Parramatta - North (vs 2.0% regionally), Korean at 1.1% (vs 1.1%) and Lebanese at 0.7% (vs 2.6%).

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

At 32 years, Parramatta - North's median age is materially younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and also significantly lower than the 38-year national average. Relative to Greater Sydney, Parramatta - North has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (35.5%) but fewer 55 - 64 year-olds (4.5%). This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 45 to 54 age group has grown from 5.9% to 7.0% of the population. Conversely, the 0 to 4 cohort has declined from 7.3% to 6.5%. Demographic modeling suggests Parramatta - North's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 171%, adding 9,340 residents to reach 14,812.