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New South Wales · Postcode 2145
Westmead postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 22 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Westmead at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Westmead ranks: household income is in the top 25% of NSW suburbs; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Westmead vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Westmead | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,144 +NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $410 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 33 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.0% +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 2145 covers Westmead, an inland suburb of Sydney about 22 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, Westmead has a population of 16,555 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $2,144, above the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 115 (0.7% of residents).
Housing in Westmead includes a median weekly rent of $410, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 5,850 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Rental properties account for 70.4% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Westmead scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
There are 9 schools in the Westmead area, including Catherine McAuley Westmead, Parramatta Marist High School, Westmead Public School and others.
Westmead is part of the Parramatta statistical area in New South Wales.
Westmead details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2145 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 16,555 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,144/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $974/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $410 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 2.9 km² |
| Population Density | 5659/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5,850 |
| Australian Citizens | 54.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 115 (0.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -33.8085661 |
| Longitude | 150.9869597 |
| Distance from Sydney | 22 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Parramatta |
| Area (SA3) | Parramatta |
| Local Government | Parramatta |
| Federal Electorate | Parramatta |
| State Electorate | Winston Hills |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3,473 (21.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,584 (9.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 7,653 (46.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,404 (14.5%) |
| 65+ years | 1,437 (8.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 761 (4.6%) |
| Asthma | 705 (4.3%) |
| Arthritis | 594 (3.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 329 (2.0%) |
| Cancer | 195 (1.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 128 (0.8%) |
| Dementia | 110 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 933 (16.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 3,502 (61.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,055 (18.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 253 (4.4%) |
Schools in Westmead
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Westmead. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Westmead
Same Postcode (2145)
More Westmead 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.