NORTHMEAD
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About NORTHMEAD
Northmead is located in Central Sydney, approximately 27.9km from CBD, about 68 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 11,261 with a density of 2628 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,705,000, on par with Sydney average; unit median $680,000, below Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School has 36 Distinguished Achievers.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 3588 per 100,000, 0.54x the NSW average, a very safe area.
Demographics: Australian comprises 24.50%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (23.90%) and Irish (8.53%), Chinese comprises 8.40%, Chinese proportion close to NSW average.
Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Northmead has a house median of $1,705,000 and unit median of $680,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Northmead has a crime rate of 3588 per 100,000, which is 0.54x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.
Government schools: Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School, 2024 HSC results: 36 Distinguished Achievers, AU Guide Score 50.4. Catholic schools: Parramatta Marist High School, 2024 HSC results: 212 Distinguished Achievers, 6 All Rounders, 2 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 82.2 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: The King's School, 2024 HSC results: 417 Distinguished Achievers, 23 All Rounders, 11 Top Achievers, 1 First in Course, AU Guide Score 90.6 (neighbouring suburb).
According to ABS 2021 Census, Northmead has a population of 11,261, with Chinese comprising 8.40%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: Aust (24.50%), English (23.90%), Irish (8.53%), Chinese (8.40%), Scottish (7.23%).
Northmead is approximately 27.9km from Sydney CBD, about 31 minutes by car or 68 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.