WESTMEAD

Sydney Inner
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House Median
This suburb $1,445,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $600,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 6,288
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 7.7%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 16,555
Density 5,659.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney Inner
State New South Wales

WESTMEAD Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,445,000
House Sales Volume 149 sales
Unit Median $600,000
Unit Sales Volume 198 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $600/wk
3 Bed House $700/wk
2 Bed Unit $630/wk
3 Bed Unit $720/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

WESTMEAD Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Near Average
Crime rate: 6,288 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.95x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

WESTMEAD 6,288/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

WESTMEAD has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

WESTMEAD Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

16,555
Total Population
5,659
people/km² density
7.7%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
India
5,905 people
35.7%
2
China
1,268 people
7.7%
3
England
1,168 people
7.1%
4
Australia
1,021 people
6.2%
5
Philippines
479 people
2.9%

Transport

26.7 km
to Sydney CBD
31 min
drive to CBD
35 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (2)

Catholic (2)

Parramatta Marist High School

Details
82.2 score Year 7-12 Boys

Catherine McAuley Westmead

Details
73.5 score Year 7-12 Girls

WESTMEAD Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 7 neighbouring suburbs

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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.