North Rocks

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2151
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Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains, the suburb saw average growth in the long term.

The suburb also delivered a stronger performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value. Investors saw the median home price rise to $1,947,500.

The upward trend in home prices in NORTH ROCKS, 2151 averaged 3.63% per annum over a 3-year period.

Average weekly rents on listings have reached the $850 mark, reflecting a 2.27% increase in returns based on the current median price in NORTH ROCKS.

An average of 8 real estate transactions take place per month in NORTH ROCKS which translates to 96 per annum.

96 properties were sold in NORTH ROCKS in 2016, making it the 23rd most active market in NSW based on total real estate transactions.

NORTH ROCKS, 2151 places 887th in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.

Surburb overview

North Rocks lies about 26 kilometres north‑west of the Sydney central business district, skirting the boundary between the City of Parramatta and The Hills Shire.

It recorded a population of 9,136 residents at the 2021 census, reflecting a 14.7 per cent increase since 2016. The median age is approximately 40 years, with children under 15 representing around 19.5 per cent and those over 65 at approximately 17.7 per cent.

Just over half the population (56 per cent) were born in Australia, with significant communities from China (10.8 per cent), South Korea (3.7 per cent), India (3.4 per cent) and England (2.2 per cent). English is spoken exclusively at home by 54.4 per cent, while Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Arabic and Persian are among other languages.

The area exhibits a strong family orientation, with 83.3% of households being family households. The median household income is $2,354 per week, exceeding the national average. Most dwellings are separate houses (78 per cent), followed by townhouses (8 per cent) and units (14 per cent).

North Rocks does not have its train station, but buses link to nearby Epping, Castle Hill, and Parramatta railway stations. The M2 Hills Motorway bisects the suburb.

Public transport use is low (about 2.4 per cent commuting), while 36 per cent travel by car and 44 per cent work from home, one of the highest rates in Sydney.

Essential facilities include North Rocks Shopping Centre, home to Coles, Kmart, and around 70 specialty stores, as well as the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children.

Schools in the suburb include North Rocks Public School, Burnside Public School, Muirfield High School, Christ the King Catholic Primary and United Theological College.

Healthcare services, larger supermarkets and specialist retail are readily available in neighbouring Carlingford and Parramatta.

North Rocks offers a diverse range of recreational options, including Bidjigal Reserve, which features bushland, creeks, and wildlife, as well as Hunts Creek Reserve and Balaka Falls. The local Muirfield Golf Club and numerous community sports clubs cater to golfers, as well as soccer, rugby, and softball players.

Ongoing development includes the former Royal Institute site, where plans propose up to 925 dwellings alongside community facilities, despite local concerns over density and transport.

The suburb strikes a balance between leafy family living, strong community engagement, and convenient access to the Greater Western Sydney area’s amenities.

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