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North Parramatta 2151 suburb insights

Thinking about buying in North Parramatta (2151)? This page consolidates 16 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, and Transport for NSW to help you build a complete picture of what ownership and life in the Parramatta suburb actually looks like. The analysis covers affordability signals — median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility — alongside lifestyle indicators including school catchments and walkability, risk factors such as flood and bushfire exposure, and suburb-change metrics covering the development pipeline and price trajectory. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation above, or scroll through the full analysis below.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford North Parramatta?

Can I afford North Parramatta?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in North Parramatta? Based on the suburb median of $620,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$3,060/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
41.5%

Tight

Loan assumptions
$496,000 loan
20% deposit ($124,000)
30-year P&I

Repayments here would take 41% of the typical local household's gross income. Possible, but tight.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
North Parramatta41.5%
Sydney median income34.1%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.
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Rental market in North Parramatta

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 82 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$590per week
Sep 2025 · 82 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $480 per week (89 bonds)Mar 23: $473 per week (84 bonds)Jun 23: $490 per week (79 bonds)Sep 23: $540 per week (113 bonds)Dec 23: $525 per week (101 bonds)Mar 24: $525 per week (102 bonds)Jun 24: $560 per week (81 bonds)Sep 24: $540 per week (107 bonds)Dec 24: $550 per week (108 bonds)Mar 25: $550 per week (113 bonds)Jun 25: $560 per week (91 bonds)Sep 25: $590 per week (82 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Northmead2152
$600▲$10
1.9 km away
Dundas2117
$600▲$10
2.9 km away
Carlingford2118
$700▲$110
3.1 km away
Harris Park2150
$700▲$110
3.5 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.

Lifestyle

North Parramatta Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in North Parramatta

33
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:12 AEST
Parramatta North station · 2.3 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 31 · Good

Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
6.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
16.6µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.2pphm
1hr reading
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.
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Change

How might North Parramatta change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2151

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2151. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might North Parramatta change?

Investor activity in North Parramatta

2151 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

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Also in Parramatta

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Parramatta postcodes, or explore the full Parramatta suburb index.

Carlingford 2118Dundas 2117Ermington 2115Harris Park 2150

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2151?
North Parramatta is the primary suburb with postcode 2151 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — North Parramatta is the main locality.
Which local government area is North Parramatta in?
North Parramatta (2151) is located in the Parramatta local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for North Parramatta?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for North Parramatta (2151) 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 North Parramatta flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in North Parramatta. 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 North Parramatta?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for North Parramatta (2151), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is North Parramatta (2151) 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 North Parramatta (2151). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is North Parramatta changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for North Parramatta (2151) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore North Parramatta in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for North Parramatta 2151: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Parramatta suburb index to compare nearby options.