Thinking about buying your first home in Wentworthville (2145)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Wentworthville 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 Wentworthville a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Wentworthville (2145) 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
Wentworthville suits a younger household, median age 33, on a solid dual income around $2,219 per week, who wants proximity to Parramatta without paying Parramatta prices. The unit median of $590,000 is accessible for buyers with a reasonable deposit, and the SEIFA decile of 8 out of 10 signals a relatively comfortable socioeconomic base. Girraween High School is a genuine drawcard for families who want selective-school access without moving further west.
Who would not love it
The walkability score of 16 puts this suburb in the 15th percentile across Sydney, and the amenity count within 1.6 kilometres confirms why: no supermarkets, no medical services, and only three cafes. You will need a car for most daily errands. The house median of $1,427,500 is steep for what the suburb offers in lifestyle terms, and first home buyers are locked out of the stamp duty concession at that price point entirely.
What to verify before you bid
- Nearly 10% of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land. Before exchanging contracts, confirm whether the specific property is mapped as bushfire-prone and what BAL rating applies, as this affects insurance costs and building requirements. - The renter share is 48% and flats make up 40% of dwellings. If buying a unit, obtain the strata records and check the capital works fund balance and any outstanding special levies. - Confirm your nearest supermarket and GP by address, not by suburb boundary, given the zero count within 1.6 kilometres.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Wentworthville?
BOCSAR · WENTWORTHVILLE 2145
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K5,63012 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−30%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Parramatta
Within LGA: Parramatta
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT71%392 reports
ASSAULT16%87 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT13%71 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED52%
NON-DOMESTIC48%
Across 84 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 Wentworthville
26
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:24 AEST
Prospect station · 4.3 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 33 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
6.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
13.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.1pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Prospect 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 387 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
$630per week
Sep 2025 · 387 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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$550▼$80
4.6 km away
Northmead2152
$600▼$30
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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 · 2145
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2145. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Parramatta
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Wentworthville is the primary suburb with postcode 2145 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Wentworthville is the main locality.
Which local government area is Wentworthville in?
Wentworthville (2145) is located in the Parramatta local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Wentworthville?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Wentworthville (2145) 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 Wentworthville flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Wentworthville. 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 Wentworthville?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Wentworthville (2145), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Wentworthville (2145) 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 Wentworthville (2145). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Wentworthville changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Wentworthville (2145) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
