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North Parramatta Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How North Parramatta Compares
North Parramatta vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | North Parramatta | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,703 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $390 -NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,054 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 38 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.1% +NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2151 covers North Parramatta, an inland suburb of Sydney about 20 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - Parramatta region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Parramatta.
According to the 2021 Census, North Parramatta has a population of 12,064 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,703, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 129 (1.1% of residents).
Housing in North Parramatta includes a median weekly rent of $390, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,054, with 4,663 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Rental properties account for 56.1% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, North Parramatta scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
There are 6 schools in the North Parramatta area, including The King's School, Tara Anglican School for Girls, Redeemer Baptist School and others.
North Parramatta is part of the Parramatta statistical area in New South Wales.
North Parramatta Details
| Postcode | 2151 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 12,064 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,703/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $874/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $390 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,054 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 5.3 km² |
| Population Density | 2288/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,663 |
| Australian Citizens | 74.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 129 (1.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.800281 |
| Longitude | 151.0042445 |
| Distance from Sydney | 20 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Parramatta |
| Area (SA3) | Parramatta |
| Local Government | Parramatta |
| Federal Electorate | Parramatta |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,065 (17.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,253 (10.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 4,232 (35.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,869 (23.8%) |
| 65+ years | 1,641 (13.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 814 (6.7%) |
| Arthritis | 765 (6.3%) |
| Diabetes | 626 (5.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 413 (3.4%) |
| Cancer | 266 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 155 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 154 (1.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 725 (15.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,365 (51.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,139 (24.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 359 (7.8%) |
Schools in North Parramatta
Suburbs Near North Parramatta
Same Postcode (2151)
More North Parramatta Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.