NSW Property Intelligence
WestmeadNSW 2145
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. Westmead is home to ~16,555 residents (median age 33), with 69% of households renting.
Rent in Westmead
The median house rent in Westmead is $730/week (1223 new leases). Units have a median of $640/week (1906 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2145, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $510/wk | $570/wk |
| 2 | $610/wk | $640/wk |
| 3 | $740/wk | $750/wk |
| 4+ | $930/wk | $800/wk |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Westmead fall in the intake zones of Westmead Public School, Pendle Hill High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Westmead Public School#184 of 2159 in NSW
- Pendle Hill High School#845 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Westmead has 9 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 1 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including KU - Westmead Preschool, Advanced Early Learning Westmead, Ambrose School Age Care, Sacred Heart, Westmead.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Westmead Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Wentworthville Plaza, Westfield Parramatta. 1 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Westmead (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 170 | Stable |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 72 | Stable |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 31 | Upward |
Development activity
44 development applications were lodged in Westmead over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Westmead — quick answers
What is the median rent in Westmead?
Houses in Westmead (postcode 2145) have a median asking rent of $730/week; units have a median of $640/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Westmead?
Westmead addresses can be zoned for Westmead Public School, Pendle Hill High School. Westmead Public School ranks in roughly the top 9% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Westmead?
Westmead has 9 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 1 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How long is the commute from Westmead to the Sydney CBD?
From Westmead Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 41 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Westmead?
44 development applications were lodged in Westmead in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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