Thinking about buying your first home in North Rocks (2151)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if North Rocks 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 North Rocks a good suburb to buy in 2026?
North Rocks (2151) 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
North Rocks suits established families on strong incomes who want a large, quiet, owner-occupied neighbourhood with good school infrastructure. The mean ICSEA of 1105 across local public schools is well above average, and 75% owner-occupancy gives the streets a settled feel. At a $1,950,000 median house price, you need serious borrowing capacity or significant equity. The SEIFA decile of 10 out of 10 reflects genuine affluence here, not aspiration.
Who would not love it
The walkability score sits at the 18th percentile for Sydney, and there are zero supermarkets and zero medical services within 1.6 kilometres. Every errand requires a car. First home buyers are locked out of the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme at the median house price. Most critically, 39.1% of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land. That is not a minor footnote. If you are buying here, fire risk is a material part of the decision.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm whether the specific lot you are bidding on is mapped as bushfire-prone under the NSW Rural Fire Service portal, and obtain a full Section 10.7 certificate to understand any BAL rating and associated construction or insurance obligations. - Get independent insurance quotes before exchange. Bushfire-prone designation in this postcode can significantly affect both premium and coverage terms. - Check the exact bus routes counted in the 32 transport stops nearby, as frequency and coverage vary considerably across North Rocks and will determine how car-dependent your household actually becomes.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in North Rocks?
BOCSAR · NORTH ROCKS 2151
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,83512 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−65%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Parramatta
Within LGA: Parramatta
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT69%141 reports
ASSAULT19%39 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT11%23 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED47%
NON-DOMESTIC53%
Across 38 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 North Rocks
33
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:21 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
8.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
14.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.1pphm
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.
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
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.
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.
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Also in Parramatta
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North Rocks is the primary suburb with postcode 2151 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — North Rocks is the main locality.
Which local government area is North Rocks in?
North Rocks (2151) is located in the Parramatta local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for North Rocks?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for North Rocks (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 Rocks flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in North Rocks. 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 Rocks?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for North Rocks (2151), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is North Rocks (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 Rocks (2151). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is North Rocks changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for North Rocks (2151) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
