Thinking about buying your first home in Telopea (2117)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Telopea 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 Telopea a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Telopea (2117) 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
Telopea suits established families or upsizers who can comfortably clear the $1,840,000 house median and want a quieter, lower-density pocket of Parramatta LGA. The four local primary schools post a mean ICSEA of 1043, which is a solid result. With 48 transport options within 1.6 km, commuters to Parramatta or the CBD have reasonable access. The median age of 40 and 50% owner-occupier rate suggest a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood rather than a transient one.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out at the house price level, and the unit market is a serious concern. The median unit price has fallen 11.8% year-on-year to $767,500, which is a meaningful loss of value in a short window. Walkability sits at the 16th percentile in Sydney, with one supermarket and one cafe within 1.6 km. There is no medical service nearby. If you rely on walkable daily errands or want a lively street life, Telopea will frustrate you.
What to verify before you bid
- The unit price decline of 11.8% warrants a close look at the specific building or complex. Request the strata records, check the capital works fund balance, and review any outstanding levies before you proceed. - Confirm your individual lot's bushfire-prone land status. At 6.1% of the postcode, most properties are unaffected, but you need a Section 10.7 certificate to be certain. - With no medical services within 1.6 km, locate the nearest GP and after-hours clinic before committing, particularly if you have young children or ongoing health needs.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Telopea?
BOCSAR · TELOPEA 2117
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K6,40412 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−20%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Parramatta
Within LGA: Parramatta
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT65%148 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES18%42 reports
ASSAULT17%38 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED63%
NON-DOMESTIC37%
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 Telopea
33
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:18 AEST
Parramatta North station · 3.9 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. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer 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
Small sample
$600per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Rydalmere2116
$630▲$30
1.9 km away
Ermington2115
$770▲$170
2.4 km away
Carlingford2118
$700▲$100
2.5 km away
North Parramatta2151
$590▼$10
2.9 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 · 2117
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2117. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Parramatta
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Telopea is the primary suburb with postcode 2117 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Telopea is the main locality.
Which local government area is Telopea in?
Telopea (2117) is located in the Parramatta local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Telopea?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Telopea (2117) 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 Telopea flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Telopea. 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 Telopea?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Telopea (2117), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Telopea (2117) 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 Telopea (2117). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Telopea changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Telopea (2117) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
