WESTMEAD
WESTMEAD Property Overview
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About WESTMEAD
Westmead is located in Central Sydney, approximately 26.7km from CBD, about 35 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 16,555 with a density of 5659 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,445,000, below Sydney average; unit median $600,000, below Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, Catholic school Parramatta Marist High School has 212.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 6288 per 100,000, 0.95x the NSW average, a safe area.
Demographics: Indian comprises 35.67%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Chinese (7.66%) and English (7.06%), Chinese proportion close to NSW average.
Transport: Has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Westmead has a house median of $1,445,000 and unit median of $600,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Westmead has a crime rate of 6288 per 100,000, which is 0.95x the NSW average (6635). Below NSW average, a safe area.
Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: Parramatta Marist High School, 2024 HSC results: 212 Distinguished Achievers, 6 All Rounders, 2 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 82.2. 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, Westmead has a population of 16,555, with Chinese comprising 7.70%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: Indian (35.67%), Chinese (7.66%), English (7.06%), Aust (6.17%), Filipino (2.89%).
Westmead is approximately 26.7km from Sydney CBD, about 31 minutes by car or 35 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T1 North Shore & Western Line; T5 Cumberland Line line(s). Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.