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Northmead

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2152
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Property investments in NORTHMEAD fare well against the rest of the country last year, registering a median home price increase of 7.47%.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in the territory are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains NORTHMEAD, 2152 saw average growth in the long term.

Real estate investors could earn a rental income of $700 based on current median home prices for the suburb.

It is expected, nonetheless, for properties to spend some time on the market prior to a successful sale. homes and units usually stay on listing for an average of 46.6 days.

Besides that, the Australian suburb also delivered a stronger performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value.

Property investors perceived the median home price rise to $1,762,500.

NORTHMEAD ranks 1000th on the list of best yielding suburbs for rental properties in NSW, posting a 2.07% return.

Surburb overview

Northmead is located approximately 26 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, within the City of Parramatta.

The suburb recorded 11,215 residents at the 2016 census, with a modest increase by 2021, and a median age of around 37–38 years.

Just under half of the population was born in Australia, while communities from China, India, and the Philippines make up significant proportions. English remains the predominant home language, followed by Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, and Arabic.

The median weekly household income sat near the national average at about $1,343 in Aboriginal‑occupied dwellings, with the suburb overall aligning closely.

Northmead has a mixed housing stock, including separate houses, townhouses, and apartments, with a large light-industrial area to the northeast.

Local transport options include regular bus services along Windsor Road into Parramatta and the Sydney CBD; the fastest bus routes take around 38–42 minutes, and charges remain modest.

Despite lacking a train station, Northmead is connected via nearby Parramatta, Westmead, and Rosehill stations, and benefits from arterial roads such as Old Windsor Road and the Cumberland Highway.

Essential services within the suburb include a small shopping centre anchored by an IGA and specialty stores, while larger retail and healthcare facilities are located in neighbouring Parramatta.

Northmead Public School lies within suburban boundaries, with ongoing infrastructure upgrades noted in recent planning reports.

Recreational amenities feature prominently, with access to numerous parks and reserves, including tennis courts, cricket nets, and bushland walking trails, all under local council management.

The suburb also hosts a heritage-listed European rock carving site dating back to early 19th-century roadworks.

Northmead strikes a balance between suburban living, light industry, and heritage character, supported by solid access to public transport, schools, and nearby amenities.

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