Winston Hills
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Winston Hills, NSW 2153.
About Winston Hills
Welcome to Winston Hills
Winston Hills sits in Sydney's north-western suburbs, roughly 27 kilometres from the CBD, tucked between the busy centres of Parramatta and Blacktown. It's a leafy, hilly pocket of the city known for its winding residential streets, established gardens and a strong sense of settled family life, bordered by Old Toongabbie, Constitution Hill, Northmead, Toongabbie and Westmead.
With a population of just over 12,000 and a median age of 41, it's a suburb that suits families, professionals wanting space without leaving the west, and downsizers who've watched the area mature over decades. Housing dominates the landscape here, and that stability is very much part of the appeal.
Lifestyle & dining
Winston Hills has never tried to be a dining destination, and that's part of its charm. Local life tends to revolve around the Winston Hills Mall and nearby shopping strips in Northmead and Toongabbie, where cafes, bakeries and casual eateries cover the day-to-day needs of families without the crowds of inner-city precincts. For a bigger night out, Parramatta's restaurant and entertainment scene is a short drive away, giving residents the best of both worlds: quiet suburban evenings at home with a proper city buzz within easy reach.
Shopping
Winston Hills Mall anchors most everyday shopping, with supermarkets, specialty stores and services covering the basics. For bigger shopping trips, Parramatta Westfield and the Westmead precinct are close by, adding department stores, homewares and a broader retail mix. The proximity to Northmead and Toongabbie also means residents have a choice of smaller strip shopping centres for fresh produce, takeaway and everyday errands.
Getting around
Winston Hills is well served by bus routes connecting to Parramatta, Westmead and Blacktown, which makes it a practical base for commuters who don't mind a bus-to-train journey. Westmead station, on the Western Line, is one of the closer rail options and puts the suburb within reach of the broader Sydney Trains network, while the M2 and nearby arterial roads such as Windsor Road and Old Windsor Road make driving into the city or across to the North West a straightforward option for those who prefer to drive.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Winston Hills Public School and Winston Heights Public School both serving the area, alongside St Paul the Apostle Primary School for those seeking a Catholic education. The suburb's quiet, curving streets and generous blocks make it a popular choice for young families and those with school-age children, and the surrounding suburbs add further options for high school and tertiary study, with Parramatta and Westmead both home to larger educational and health precincts.
Parks & recreation
The hilly topography that gives Winston Hills its name also gives it plenty of green space, with local parks and reserves scattered through the suburb offering walking tracks, playgrounds and sports facilities. Toongabbie Creek and the network of reserves along it provide a natural corridor for walking and cycling, while nearby Old Toongabbie and Constitution Hill add further parkland options for weekend recreation without needing to leave the local area.
The property market
Winston Hills is overwhelmingly a house-buyer's market, with 94% of current listings being houses and just 6% apartments or units. The median house price sits at $1.82 million, having posted growth of 9.2% recently, a sign of continued strong demand for the suburb's family-sized homes and larger blocks. Median rent of $950 a week reflects that same demand from tenants wanting space and access to good schools without the price tag of suburbs closer to the harbour, and points to a market that continues to attract both owner-occupiers and investors looking at the wider Parramatta corridor.
Market snapshot
Winston Hills property market
Median sale price
$1.82m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$950
per week
Gross rental yield
2.7%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.47m
Median
$1.82m
Premium
$2.10m
Days on market
46
Auction clearance
51%
Sold this year
47
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +4.5% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Winston Hills by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Winston Hills, NSW 2153.
Population
12,123
residents (2021)
Median age
41
years
Household income
$2,309
median, per week
Median rent
$530
per week
Median mortgage
$2,681
per month
Mortgage / income
27%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Winston Hills
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Winston Hills
$1.73m
30 Lloyd George Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.82m
169 Caroline Chisholm Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$2.09m
28A Moses Way
Sold ~July 2026
$1.65m
22A Bellotti Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$710k
16 Mangalore Drive
Sold ~June 2026
$2.25m
191 Caroline Chisholm Drive
Sold ~June 2026
$2.10m
80B Moxhams Road
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Winston Hills
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Price map around Winston Hills
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Common questions
Winston Hills suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Winston Hills?
The median house price in Winston Hills, NSW is $1.82m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 9.2%.
How much is rent in Winston Hills?
The median weekly rent in Winston Hills is around $950 per week.
Is Winston Hills a good place to live?
Winston Hills is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Winston Hills is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 12,123 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Winston Hills?
Winston Hills has a population of 12,123 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 41.
What schools are in Winston Hills?
There are 3 schools in or near Winston Hills, including St Paul the Apostle Primary School, Winston Heights Public School and Winston Hills Public School.
How long do homes take to sell in Winston Hills?
Properties in Winston Hills take around 46 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 51%.
How much do you need to buy in Winston Hills?
Entry-level properties in Winston Hills start around $1.47m, while premium homes reach $2.10m.
What suburbs are near Winston Hills?
Suburbs near Winston Hills include Old Toongabbie, Constitution Hill, Northmead, Toongabbie and Westmead.
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