North Parramatta (NSW)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic updates for the wider region and recently verified locations by Districts since the Census, the suburb of North Parramatta has a projected population of approximately 12,713 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 649 people (5.4%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 12,064 residents. The modification is calculated from the resident population of 12,713, determined by Districts through evaluating the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and an extra 55 verified new addresses since the Census date. This population size corresponds to a density of 2,412 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of North Parramatta in the top quartile of countrywide areas evaluated by Districts. The 5.4% expansion since the census is within 1.7 percentage points of the state figure (7.1%), showing healthy local growth indicators. Population expansion in the suburb of North Parramatta was mostly driven by overseas arrival gains, which accounted for approximately 83.0% of the overall population rise in recent times.

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North Parramatta displays a highly skilled labor pool where professional services hold a strong position, an unemployment rate of only 3.7%, and 4.0% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on Districts aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 8,026 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.4% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (76.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%). Based on Census responses, a high 50.4% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

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According to the latest postcode ATO records for the financial year 2023 compiled by Districts, taxpayers in the suburb of North Parramatta recorded a median income of $51,496 and an average income of $63,619. These figures sit below national averages and compare to median and average levels of $60,817 and $83,003 throughout Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $56,810 (median) and $70,184 (average) as of March 2026. Census statistics show personal earnings at the 63rd percentile ($874 weekly), while household earnings are positioned at the 47th percentile. Income distribution details show that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket includes 33.1% of the local population (4,208 individuals), which matches regional trends where of residents fall into the same bracket. Affordability pressures are high, with residents retaining only of their income, ranking at the rd percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the area in the th decile.

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The mix of housing in the suburb of North Parramatta at the time of the latest Census consisted of 24.3% separate houses and 75.7% multi-unit dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to metro Sydney where separate houses made up 55.9% and other dwellings accounted for 44.1%. Home ownership rates in the suburb of North Parramatta stood at 17.7%, falling behind the metropolitan Sydney rate, while the remaining properties were either being paid off under a mortgage (26.5%) or rented (55.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,054, which is lower than the metropolitan average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $390, compared to $470 across metro Sydney. On a national level, mortgage commitments in the suburb of North Parramatta are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.

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Families make up 61.4% of all households in the suburb of North Parramatta, consisting of 28.2% couples with children, 20.2% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent households. The remaining 38.6% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 33.5% and group share houses making up 5.0%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Educational qualifications in the suburb of North Parramatta are high, with 43.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This educational profile positions the community well for professional services and knowledge sectors. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 27.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Practical and technical qualifications are also common, with 26.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificate credentials (14.8%).

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Public transit networks include 90 stops throughout the suburb of North Parramatta, providing bus and light rail options. These stops host 59 different routes, combining to provide 8,683 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 99 meters from the closest stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb of North Parramatta, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 68%, followed by trains at 12% and buses at 10%. Vehicle ownership stands at 0.8 per household, below the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 50.4%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

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Health indicators are positive for residents in the suburb of North Parramatta, with mortality statistics and general wellness matching national levels. Common medical problems occur at low rates across the broader population, although they are higher than national averages among older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage stands at approximately 52% of the population, which is about 6,624 people, compared to a rate of 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

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The suburb of North Parramatta is highly multicultural, with 49.8% of the population speaking a language other than English in their homes, and 49.5% born in another country. The primary religion is Christianity, accounting for 49.9% of local residents. The most distinct religious concentration is Hinduism, which represents 10.1% of the population compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney.

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The median age of 38 years in the suburb of North Parramatta is close to the Greater Sydney median of 37 and matches the Australian average of 38. Compared to the wider Sydney region, the suburb of North Parramatta has a higher proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 (18.3%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (9.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 age group has increased from 7.5% to 8.9% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group grew from 10.4% to 11.5%, while the 5 to 14 cohort fell from 11.4% to 9.9%. By 2041, demographic patterns are projected to shift, led by a increase in the to age group (adding people) to reach from .

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North Parramatta currently has an estimated 622 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 418 children aged 0-2 and 278 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 9% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 15% by 2041 (to approximately 713 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 910. Birth rates in the area have averaged 11.6 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.