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North Rocks 2151 suburb insights

North Rocks (2151) is a suburb in the Parramatta local government area in New South Wales. This page brings together 16 data cards on what property buyers actually need to know before committing to North Rocks: affordability signals including median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility; lifestyle indicators covering school catchments, childcare quality, walkability, and commute times to the CBD; and risk factors including flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, and air quality. The final section tracks how North Rocks is changing — new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts from the ABS Census. All data is sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and updated regularly. Use the section navigation above to jump between Affordability, Lifestyle, Dealbreakers, and Change.

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

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Affordability

Can I afford North Rocks?

Can I afford North Rocks?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in North Rocks? Based on the suburb median of $1,950,000 (houses) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$9,625/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
94.4%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$1,560,000 loan
20% deposit ($390,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 94% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
North Rocks94.4%
Sydney median income107.3%
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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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford North Rocks?

Rental market in North Rocks

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 Rocks Lifestyle

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

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in North Rocks

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 Rocks 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 Rocks change?

Investor activity in North Rocks

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

What to do next

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1
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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 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.

Explore North Rocks in depth

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