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Winston Hills 2153 suburb insights

Located in the Parramatta council area, Winston Hills (2153) is one of greater Sydney's residential suburbs covered by Stickybeak's property analysis tool. The 16 data cards on this page address four questions every buyer should ask: whether you can afford the suburb (median prices, rental yield, first home buyer schemes), what life would be like there (schools, childcare, walkability, commute to the CBD), whether there are any dealbreakers (flood risk, bushfire zones, air quality, traffic), and how Winston Hills is likely to change over time (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics). Data is drawn from NSW Planning, Transport for NSW, the ABS, and other authoritative government sources. Use the sticky navigation bar at the top to move directly between sections.

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

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Affordability

Can I afford Winston Hills?

Can I afford Winston Hills?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Winston Hills? Based on the suburb median of $1,610,000 (houses) and the local median household income.


Monthly repayment
$7,947/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
79.4%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$1,288,000 loan
20% deposit ($322,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 79% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.


Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Winston Hills79.4%
Sydney median income88.6%
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.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Winston Hills?

Rental market in Winston Hills

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
Dec 22: $560 per week (46 bonds)Mar 23: $580 per week (68 bonds)Jun 23: $668 per week (76 bonds)Sep 23: $630 per week (76 bonds)Dec 23: $630 per week (73 bonds)Mar 24: $638 per week (86 bonds)Jun 24: $660 per week (81 bonds)Sep 24: $700 per week (81 bonds)Dec 24: $635 per week (64 bonds)Mar 25: $650 per week (68 bonds)Jun 25: $720 per week (93 bonds)Sep 25: $700 per week (83 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25


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.

Lifestyle

Winston Hills Lifestyle

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Winston Hills

33
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:12 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
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.

Change

How might Winston Hills change?

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.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Winston Hills change?

Investor activity in Winston Hills

2153 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2153?
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.

Explore Winston Hills in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Winston Hills 2153: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Parramatta suburb index to compare nearby options.