Parramatta, NSW 2150 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Parramatta is Sydney's second CBD — a high-density commercial hub on the Parramatta River with strong rail, light-rail and ferry connections. Apartments dominate; standalone houses are rare and premium-priced.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 30,789
- Median age
- 32 years
- Median household income
- $2,092 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,015 /week
- Median family income
- $2,314 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.2
- Local government area
- Parramatta
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Parramatta
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parramatta
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $720 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,080
- Median house price
- $1,850,000
- Rent share of household income
- 34%
Schools
- Arthur Phillip High School
- Secondary College of Languages
- Parramatta Public School
- Macarthur Girls High School
- Bayanami Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 train stops, 8 tram stops, 1 ferry stop, 40 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 train stops, 16 tram stops, 1 ferry stop, 147 bus stops
- Smith St After Phillip St
- Smith St Before Phillip St
- Parramatta Square Light Rail
- Parramatta Station, Platform 1
- Parramatta Wharf
Lifestyle & amenities
- 84 cafés
- 210 restaurants
- 20 pubs and bars
- 103 parks and reserves
- 22 gyms and fitness centres
- 5 libraries
- 24 supermarkets
- 40 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 19.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 31.2% of the 17,483 resolvable premises in Parramatta. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 31.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 3.7%
- Fibre to the Building: 21.3%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 28.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 15.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 6,709 across postcode 2150 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 2,451 theft, 1,125 drug offences, 1,104 violent offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
Is Parramatta considered Sydney CBD?
Parramatta is Sydney's secondary CBD, ~23 km west of the original CBD around Circular Quay.
What is the population of Parramatta?
Parramatta (NSW 2150) had 30,789 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Parramatta local government area.
What is the median rent in Parramatta?
The median advertised rent in Parramatta is $720/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Parramatta?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Parramatta covering government sectors. Nearest include: Arthur Phillip High School (0.2 km), Secondary College of Languages (0.2 km), Parramatta Public School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Parramatta?
Parramatta is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (31.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Parramatta?
Across postcode 2150, 6,709 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (2,451), drug offences (1,125), violent (1,104). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Parramatta?
In Parramatta, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (19.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Parramatta?
172 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Parramatta centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 40 bus stops, 8 tram stops, 4 train stops, 1 ferry stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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