North Rocks
NSW 2151 • Greater Sydney
About North Rocks
North Rocks is an established residential suburb straddling the Hills District and Greater Western Sydney, located 26 km northwest of the Sydney CBD in the City of Parramatta. With a population of around 9,100 (2021 Census), it is a quiet, leafy suburb with a strong family orientation. The area has a diverse multicultural community with a significant proportion of professionals and higher-than-average household incomes. Over 70% of homes are owner-occupied, reflecting its popularity as a long-term family address.
The suburb offers excellent local shopping at North Rocks Shopping Centre and nearby Castle Towers, one of Sydney's largest shopping centres. Families are drawn by the quality schools in the area and the abundance of parks and bushland, including the scenic North Rocks Dam reserve along Hunts Creek. The Barclay Road bus interchange provides express commuter services to the CBD and Macquarie Park. North Rocks appeals to families, professionals, and those seeking a suburban lifestyle with good connectivity to Parramatta and Sydney's employment hubs.
North Rocks falls under postcode 2151 and is governed by Parramatta Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Epping electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 549 — Parramatta to North Rocks via Northmead 20 min to Parramatta
- 546 — Parramatta to Epping via Oatlands & North Rocks 35 min to Epping
- M2 Express (600X series) — Barclay Road to Sydney CBD via M2 Motorway 40-50 min to CBD
- 607W — Dundas to Westfield North Rocks 10 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ The M2 bus interchange at Barclay Road is the primary commuter link for North Rocks, offering express services to the CBD. Parramatta CBD is just 5 km away (~15 min drive).
North Rocks is a typical suburban area where a car is useful for most errands. The shopping centre and some local shops are walkable for nearby residents, but the hilly terrain and spread-out layout favour driving.
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesNorth Rocks Shopping Centre 318-336 North Rocks Road North Rocks 2151 NSW -
ALDI328 - 336 North Rocks Road, North Rocks NSW 2151
Schools
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361-365 North Rocks Rd
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Masons Drive
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87-129 Pennant Hills Road
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Burnside Public School ICSEA 11241 Masons Drive
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2-8 Statham Avenue
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106 Pennant Hills Rd
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Muirfield High School ICSEA 1082Barclay Rd
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North Rocks Public School ICSEA 1137359 North Rocks Rd
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Parramatta North Public School ICSEA 1077Albert St
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2-12 Masons Drive
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10 Daking Street
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114-116 Victoria Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 985
- 2. South Korea 334
- 3. India 309
- 4. England 205
- 5. Iran 189
- 6. Hong Kong 168
- 7. Sri Lanka 151
- 8. New Zealand 118
- 9. Malaysia 88
- 10. Philippines 73
- 11. Lebanon 72
- 12. Vietnam 68
- 13. Singapore 61
- 14. Pakistan 55
- 15. Indonesia 50
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)