NSW Property Intelligence
ParramattaNSW 2150
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Parramatta is home to ~30,211 residents (median age 32), with 70% of households renting.
Rent in Parramatta
The median house rent in Parramatta is $695/week (264 new leases). Units have a median of $700/week (3184 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2150, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $565/wk | $644/wk |
| 2 | $650/wk | $710/wk |
| 3 | $728/wk | $980/wk |
| 4+ | $890/wk | $950/wk |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Parramatta fall in the intake zones of Bayanami Public School, Arthur Phillip High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Bayanami Public School#219 of 2159 in NSW
- Arthur Phillip High School#899 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Parramatta has 17 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 1 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Angel Babies Child Care Centre, Angel Cottage Childcare Centre, Angels Childcare Centre.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Parramatta Square Light Rail (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Westfield Parramatta, Stockland Shopping Centre. 1 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Parramatta (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 651 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 166 | Stable |
| Homicide | 0 | Downward |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 70 | Downward |
Development activity
197 development applications were lodged in Parramatta over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Parramatta — quick answers
What is the median rent in Parramatta?
Houses in Parramatta (postcode 2150) have a median asking rent of $695/week; units have a median of $700/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Parramatta?
Parramatta addresses can be zoned for Bayanami Public School, Arthur Phillip High School. Bayanami Public School ranks in roughly the top 10% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Parramatta?
Parramatta has 17 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 1 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How long is the commute from Parramatta to the Sydney CBD?
From Parramatta Square Light Rail, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 39 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Parramatta?
197 development applications were lodged in Parramatta in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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