Northmead

NSW

Northmead is a stable suburb in NSW with 21,799 residents.

SA2 code: 125041491
State: NSW

Population

21,799

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+1.7%

3yr: +6.5% · 10yr: +5.7%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$420/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$2,075/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Northmead (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +6.5%5yr: +1.7%10yr: +5.7%Total: +63.8%

Population grew from 13,306 to 21,799 over 24 years, averaging 2.1% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 3.2%

Predominantly apartments (52.6%), rental-heavy (53.6% renting), built for families (47% are 2 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 32%

Townhouses 16%

Apartments 53%

2,194 houses1,068 townhouses3,613 apartments

Tenure

Owned 17%

Mortgage 29%

Renting 54%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

648 (8.6%)

2 bed

3,572 (47.1%)

3 bed

2,160 (28.5%)

4 bed

922 (12.2%)

5 bed

227 (3.0%)

6+ bed

49 (0.6%)

Northmead

Population over time — Northmead (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

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