Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
North Parramatta
7 km²
A highly educated and multicultural hub, North Parramatta stands out among similar areas for its exceptional levels of university qualifications and diverse international population. The community is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 35. This creates a dynamic environment where over half of the population was born overseas, contributing to a high proportion of people who speak a language other than English at home. It is a place of high professional achievement and urban convenience, though it has a very high proportion of renters.
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The area is much younger than most, with typical residents aged 35 and a senior population well below the state and national figures. Its population has grown by 13% since 2011 to reach 22,878 people.
Over half the population (53.4%) was born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Indian, English, Australian, and Chinese.
Consistent with its high overseas birth rate, 53.1% of residents use another language at home, which is far above the national figure. This language diversity is reflected in the common use of Mandarin, Hindi, and Arabic.
Hinduism is notably present at 15.3%, while 25.4% of people report no religion, which is well below the national figure.
This is a highly qualified community where 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 74.5%.
Typical personal weekly income is $944, which is a little above the national figure. The typical family income is $2,264, and the number of high earners making $2,000 or more a week has risen significantly since 2011.
Residents here report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, with 20.7% reporting one, which is well below the national figure.
Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 9.7%. Similarly, the proportion of people providing unpaid care is among the lowest at this level.
First Nations residents are older than the national average, with a typical age of 31. They also have a higher Year 12 completion rate (52.8%) and lower unemployment (2.9%) than the national figures.
Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home, and a high 31.2% of people live alone.
Renters make up a huge 59.5% of the market, far above the national average. Most people live in flats or apartments (68.4%), and very few homes are owned outright.
Work-from-home rates have surged to 46.0%, among the highest at this level. Despite this, the area is very well connected, with a high number of public transport routes and stops.
The population is very mobile, with 53.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national average and is linked to the high number of recent overseas arrivals.
Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 64.2%. Many residents work as professionals, particularly in health care, professional services, and education.
The area is viewed as having a high level of overall advantage, scoring 7 out of 10. This is driven by exceptional job skills and education levels, though access to general money and resources is lower than in 80% of similar areas.
The area receives significantly more rainfall than the state average, with 1,085mm annually, while temperatures remain around the middle for its level.
Described as a walker's paradise, almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, and groceries.