Thinking about buying your first home in Ermington (2115)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Ermington is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Ermington a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Ermington (2115) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Ermington suits families with children already in primary school, given two local primaries with a solid ICSEA of 1015, and 23 of 26 nearby childcare centres meeting or exceeding the National Quality Standard. The median house price of $1,965,000 demands a strong dual income, and the suburb's SEIFA decile of 8 suggests most neighbours are in a similar financial position. The median age of 37 fits a settled, family-oriented crowd rather than young singles.
Who would not love it
A walkability score of 31 puts Ermington in the bottom third of Sydney suburbs, and there are no gyms within 1.6 kilometres. There is no secondary school in the postcode, so families will face a transition plan for high school. First home buyers are locked out entirely at the median house price, with no First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme eligibility. The composite Stickybeak grade of C across lifestyle, family, and financial categories reflects a suburb that costs a great deal for what it delivers day-to-day.
What to verify before you bid
- The single medical facility within 1.6 km is thin coverage for a family suburb. Confirm the nearest GP bulk-bills and that hospital access is practical for your household. - With 43% renters and 18% flats, check the specific street and block you are buying on. Ownership density varies considerably within the suburb. - Confirm your secondary school zoning before you commit. No local high school means a bus or car trip every day, and selective school catchments in this part of Parramatta LGA are worth mapping carefully.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Ermington?
BOCSAR · ERMINGTON 2115
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K4,53312 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−43%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Parramatta
Within LGA: Parramatta
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT69%262 reports
ASSAULT20%75 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT12%44 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED47%
NON-DOMESTIC53%
Across 75 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Ermington
32
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
15:03 AEST
Parramatta North station · 5.9 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 31 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
8.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
14.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Parramatta North station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
Small sample
$770per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Rydalmere2116
$630▼$140
2.1 km away
Meadowbank2114
$700▼$70
2.2 km away
Dundas2117
$600▼$170
2.4 km away
Silverwater2128
$420▼$350
3.0 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2115
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2115. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Parramatta
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Ermington is the primary suburb with postcode 2115 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Ermington is the main locality.
Which local government area is Ermington in?
Ermington (2115) is located in the Parramatta local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Ermington?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Ermington (2115) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Ermington flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Ermington. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Ermington?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Ermington (2115), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Ermington (2115) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Ermington (2115). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Ermington changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Ermington (2115) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
