Winston Hills, NSW 2153 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Winston Hills is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2153, home to 12,123 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Parramatta local government area and roughly 28 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 12,123
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,309 /week
- Median personal income
- $907 /week
- Median family income
- $2,665 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Parramatta
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Parramatta
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mitchell
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $530 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,681
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Bella Vista Public School
- Glenwood High School
- Parklea Public School
- Crestwood High School
- Kellyville Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 metro stops, 33 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 metro stops, 124 bus stops
- Edgewater Dr At Ashburn Cl
- Edgewater Dr Opp Rowanbrae Cres
- Fairway Dr After Kimber Cres
- Fairway Dr Opp Kimber Cres
- Norwest Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 cafés
- 27 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 39 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 22 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), 27.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 82.0% of the 4,672 resolvable premises in Winston Hills. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 4.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 6.8%
- Fibre to the Building: 2.8%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 82.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 3.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,294 across postcode 2153 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 392 theft, 356 violent offences, 142 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Winston Hills?
Winston Hills (NSW 2153) had 12,123 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Parramatta local government area.
What is the median rent in Winston Hills?
The median advertised rent in Winston Hills is $530/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Winston Hills?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Winston Hills covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bella Vista Public School (0.6 km), Glenwood High School (1.7 km), Parklea Public School (2.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Winston Hills?
Winston Hills is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (82% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Winston Hills?
Across postcode 2153, 1,294 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (392), violent (356), property damage (142). 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 Winston Hills?
In Winston Hills, 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 (27.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Winston Hills?
128 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Winston Hills centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 33 bus stops, 2 metro stops. 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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