Westmead
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Westmead, NSW 2145.
About Westmead
Welcome to Westmead
Westmead sits in Greater Western Sydney, roughly 25 kilometres west of the CBD, wedged between Parramatta and Wentworthville. It's best known as home to one of the country's largest health and research precincts, with Westmead Hospital, the Children's Hospital and the University of Sydney's clinical school anchoring a suburb that runs on shift changes, research grants and a steady stream of students and medical staff.
That identity shapes who lives here and who's moving in. Westmead suits professionals wanting a short commute to the hospital precinct or the Parramatta CBD, investors drawn to strong rental demand, and younger residents — the median age is just 33 — who don't need a backyard so much as a well-located apartment close to trains, cafes and green space. Neighbouring Northmead, Wentworthville, Constitution Hill, Old Toongabbie and North Rocks all sit within easy reach, giving Westmead residents plenty of options for a Sunday drive or a change of scenery without leaving the area.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Westmead revolves around a compact, practical centre rather than a sprawling café strip. Cafes and casual eateries cluster around the hospital precinct and station, catering to hospital staff, students and locals looking for a quick coffee or lunch, while nearby Wentworthville and Parramatta pick up the slack for bigger nights out, hawker-style food and shopping. It's a suburb geared toward convenience and routine rather than nightlife, which is precisely its appeal for many residents.
Shopping
For day-to-day needs, Westmead has supermarkets, pharmacies and specialty shops servicing the immediate population, but the bulk of serious retail therapy happens a short trip away in Parramatta, with its major shopping centres, or in Wentworthville, which has its own established strip of grocers and everyday retailers. This arrangement suits a suburb whose footprint is relatively small and whose residents are used to hopping on a train or driving a few minutes for bigger shopping trips.
Getting around
Westmead's transport credentials are a major drawcard. Westmead station sits on the Main Western Line, offering direct services toward Parramatta and the CBD, and the suburb is also serviced by the Parramatta Light Rail, which links the hospital precinct through to Parramatta and beyond, making it especially handy for hospital staff, students and patients. The M4 Motorway is close by for those driving, and bus routes fill in the gaps to surrounding suburbs like Northmead and North Rocks.
Schools & families
Despite its youthful, medically-oriented population, Westmead has a solid spread of education options. Westmead Public School and Mother Teresa Primary School cater to local families, while Westmead Christian Grammar School and Catherine McAuley Westmead offer further schooling choices in the area. The presence of Palm Avenue School and The Children's Hospital School, both linked to the health precinct, reflects Westmead's unusual dual identity as both a residential suburb and a specialist medical and education hub.
Housing & architecture
The current listings mix tells the Westmead story clearly: 83% apartments or units, against just 11% houses, 4% townhouses and 2% land. This is very much a medium and high-density suburb now, shaped by its proximity to the hospital precinct, the light rail and the train station, with newer apartment towers increasingly dominating the skyline alongside older blocks of units and a shrinking pocket of freestanding houses.
The property market
Westmead's property market reflects its transformation into a high-density, transport-connected suburb. The median house price sits at $1.30 million, having climbed a striking 44.2% recently, a sign of strong demand for the dwindling stock of standalone homes. Units, which make up the vast majority of the market, carry a median price of $588,000, offering a comparatively accessible entry point. With median rent at $750 a week and a population of 16,555, Westmead continues to attract investors and owner-occupiers drawn by the hospital precinct, light rail and train access, and its position between Parramatta and the wider western Sydney job market.
Market snapshot
Westmead property market
Median sale price
$1.30m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$750
per week
Gross rental yield
3.0%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$820k
Median
$1.30m
Premium
$2.34m
Days on market
—
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
15
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth -1.0% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Westmead by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Westmead, NSW 2145.
Population
16,555
residents (2021)
Median age
33
years
Household income
$2,144
median, per week
Median rent
$410
per week
Median mortgage
$2,000
per month
Mortgage / income
22%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Westmead
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Westmead
$570k
12/54-60 Hassall Street
Sold ~July 2026
$700k
9/35-37 Lydbrook Street
Sold ~July 2026
$620k
21/13-17 Bailey Street
Sold ~July 2026
$540k
533/3 Maple Tree Road
Sold ~July 2026
$588k
9/12-14 Lydbrook Street
Sold ~July 2026
$585k
11/30-32 Lydbrook Street
Sold ~July 2026
$470k
411/91D Bridge Road
Sold ~July 2026
$620k
108/2 Good Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Westmead suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Westmead?
The median unit price in Westmead, NSW is $588k for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 4.1%.
How much is rent in Westmead?
The median weekly rent in Westmead is around $630 per week.
Is Westmead a good place to live?
Westmead is a suburb in Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Westmead is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 16,555 and 7 schools in the area.
What is the population of Westmead?
Westmead has a population of 16,555 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 33.
What schools are in Westmead?
There are 7 schools in or near Westmead, including Palm Avenue School, The Childrens Hospital School and Mother Teresa Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Westmead?
Properties in Westmead take around 38 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 71%.
How much do you need to buy in Westmead?
Entry-level properties in Westmead start around $514k, while premium homes reach $695k.
What suburbs are near Westmead?
Suburbs near Westmead include Northmead, Wentworthville, Constitution Hill, Old Toongabbie and North Rocks.
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