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 was around 15,276 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 3,214 people from the 2021 Census figure of 12,062. The change was inferred from ABS estimates: 14,416 in June 2024 and additional validated addresses since the Census date. Population density reached 6,850 persons per square kilometer, ranking Parramatta - North among the top 10% nationally sought areas. Its growth of 26.6% since the 2021 Census exceeded state (6.7%) and metropolitan area figures. Overseas migration contributed approximately 82.8% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For uncovered areas, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projected demographic shifts predict exceptional growth until 2041, with the area expected to increase by 26,234 persons, reflecting a total gain of 166.1%.

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

This financial year has seen $203.9 million in commercial development approvals, 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 strong developer confidence in the location. All recent development comprises townhouses or apartments, providing affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With around 21 people per approval, Parramatta - North reflects a developing area. By 2041, it is expected to grow by 25,371 residents. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Looking ahead, Parramatta - North is expected to grow by 25,371 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 73 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Powerhouse Parramatta, Civic Link Parramatta, Parramatta CBD Development Program, and Parramatta Metro Station - Sydney Metro West. The following list details projects most relevant to the area.

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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 is 2.2%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year is estimated at 3.9%. As of September 2025, 11,118 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.0% and workforce participation at 71.2%. Key industries for employment among residents include professional & technical (employing 2.3 times the regional level), health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Construction employs just 3.6%, below Greater Sydney's 8.6%.

The area functions as an employment hub with 3.9 workers per resident. Between September 2024 and 2025, employment levels increased by 3.9% and labour force grew by 4.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney's employment rose by 2.1% and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with a state unemployment rate of 3.9%. National forecasts project 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, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Parramatta - North SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $54,534. The average income stood at $65,569. Nationally, the median was $56,994 and the average was $80,856 for Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $61,411 (median) and $73,837 (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 that 40.3% of locals (6,156 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category. This aligns with the broader area where this cohort represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 19.7% of income. Despite this, disposable income ranks 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

Parramatta - North's dwelling structure in the latest Census showed 1.2% houses and 98.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 36.4% houses and 63.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Parramatta - North was 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 $2,167. Median weekly rent in Parramatta - North was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $420. Nationally, Parramatta - North's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,078 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 at $450.

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

Family households comprise 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 account for the remaining 38.6%, with lone person households at 27.4% and group households making up 11.1%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.6.

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 is notably high, with 69.8% of residents aged 15 years and over holding university qualifications as of the latest data available. This figure surpasses both national (30.4%) and New South Wales state averages (32.2%). Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 41.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 26.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Technical qualifications make up 14.4% of educational achievements, with advanced diplomas accounting for 8.8% and certificates for 5.6%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest figures. 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 40 active public transport stops. These include ferry, train, light rail, and bus services. There are 93 individual routes operating in total, providing 22,908 weekly passenger trips collectively.

Residents' accessibility to these stops is rated excellent, with an average distance of 116 meters to the nearest stop. The service frequency averages 3,272 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 572 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 shows excellent results across Parramatta - North, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 52%, which is slightly higher than the average SA2 area (~8,004 people). Asthma and mental health issues were found to be the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 3.5% and 3.2% of residents respectively. A total of 88.5% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 79.0% across Greater Sydney. The area has 5.1% of residents aged 65 and over (785 people), which is lower than the 12.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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, which accounts for 46.0% of the population, significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 28.8%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Indian (31.3%), Other (29.8%), and Chinese (14.5%).

These percentages are substantially higher than the regional averages of 18.4%, 23.7%, and 8.7% respectively. There are also notable differences in the representation of Filipino (3.1% vs regional 2.4%), Korean (1.1% vs 1.5%), and Lebanese (0.7% vs 3.5%) ethnic groups.

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

Parramatta - North's median age at 31 years is notably below the Greater Sydney average of 37 and significantly lower than the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Parramatta - North has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (36.2%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (4.4%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 45 to 54 has grown from 5.9% to 6.7%. Conversely, the population aged 0 to 4 has declined from 7.3% to 6.5%. Demographic projections suggest Parramatta - North's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The number of residents aged 25 to 34 is projected to increase substantially, with an additional 9,274 people (a 167% increase) bringing the total from 5,537 to 14,812.