Thinking about buying your first home in Winston Hills (2153)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Winston Hills 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 Winston Hills a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Winston Hills (2153) 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
Winston Hills suits established families on strong incomes who want a quiet, high-ownership neighbourhood with good school access. The mean ICSEA of 1131 across local public schools is well above average, and Baulkham Hills High School is within reach as a selective option. At $1,610,000 for a house, you need serious borrowing capacity. The 82% owner-occupier rate and median age of 41 reflect a settled, family-oriented community that values stability over buzz.
Who would not love it
If you rely on walking to do anything, Winston Hills will frustrate you. A walkability score in the 13th percentile for Sydney means no supermarkets, no cafes, and no medical services within 1.6 kilometres. Every errand requires a car. The 42-minute off-peak drive to the CBD will stretch longer in traffic. First home buyers are locked out entirely, as the median house price sits above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold. The unit sample of 12 sales is too thin to trust.
What to verify before you bid
- Check whether the specific block you are buying sits within the 8.4% of postcode area mapped as bushfire-prone land, and confirm insurance costs before exchange. - The composite Stickybeak grade is C and the safety sub-grade is flagged as insufficient data. Request crime statistics directly from NSW Police for the local area command before proceeding. - Confirm your commute realistically by driving the route to the CBD during peak hours, not using the off-peak figure of 42 minutes.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Winston Hills?
BOCSAR · WINSTON HILLS 2153
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,21112 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−72%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Parramatta
Within LGA: Parramatta
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT59%118 reports
ASSAULT24%47 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT17%35 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED74%
NON-DOMESTIC26%
Across 47 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 Winston Hills
33
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:23 AEST
Parramatta North station · 5.5 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 83 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$700per week
Sep 2025 · 83 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Castle Hill2154
$780▲$80
3.5 km away
Seven Hills2147
$615▼$85
3.5 km away
Northmead2152
$600▼$100
3.7 km away
Stanhope Gardens2768
$790▲$90
4.6 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 · 2153
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2153. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Parramatta
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Winston Hills is the primary suburb with postcode 2153 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Winston Hills is the main locality.
Which local government area is Winston Hills in?
Winston Hills (2153) is located in the Parramatta local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Winston Hills?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Winston Hills (2153) 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 Winston Hills flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Winston Hills. 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 Winston Hills?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Winston Hills (2153), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Winston Hills (2153) 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 Winston Hills (2153). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Winston Hills changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Winston Hills (2153) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
