What suburb is postcode 2145?

Westmead is the primary suburb with postcode 2145 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Westmead is the main locality.

Which local government area is Westmead in?

Westmead (2145) is located in the Parramatta local government area in New South Wales.

What data does Stickybeak show for Westmead?

Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Westmead (2145) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).

Is Westmead flood prone?

Flood risk varies street by street in Westmead. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.

What are the best schools near Westmead?

The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Westmead (2145), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.

Is Westmead (2145) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?

The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Westmead (2145). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.

How is Westmead changing?

The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Westmead (2145) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Westmead 2145 suburb insights

Postcode 2145 covers Westmead, a residential suburb within the Parramatta local government area of New South Wales. Stickybeak analyses Westmead across four dimensions that matter to buyers: affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle quality (school catchments, childcare, walkability, and CBD commute times), risk factors (flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, air quality, and traffic volume), and suburb momentum (development pipeline, price trajectory over time, and ABS demographic data). The section navigation at the top of the page lets you jump directly to any part of the analysis. All figures are sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and refreshed as new data is published.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Can I afford Westmead?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Westmead? Based on the suburb median of $565,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment

$2,789/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income

30.0%

Tight

Loan assumptions

$452,000 loan

20% deposit ($113,000)

30-year P&I

Repayments here would take 30% of the typical local household's gross income. Possible, but tight.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income

Westmead30.0%

Sydney median income31.1%

30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

Can I afford Westmead?

Rental market in Westmead

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 387 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed

$630per week

Sep 2025 · 387 bonds lodged

Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Old Toongabbie2146

$600▼$30

2.5 km away

Merrylands2160

$600▼$30

3.5 km away

Wetherill Park2164

$550▼$80

4.6 km away

Northmead2152

$600▼$30

5.0 km away

NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Westmead

FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW

05:24 AEST

Prospect station · 4.3 km from centroid

12-month median: AQI 33 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants

nearest station

PM2.5i

6.9µg/m³

24-hr avg

PM10i

20.0µg/m³

24-hr avg

NO₂i

1.5pphm

1hr reading

AQI · last 12 months · daily mean

Prospect station · 365 daily points

Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.

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DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2145

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2145. Expected back by Q3 2026.

How might Westmead change?

Investor activity in Westmead

2145 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

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Also in Parramatta

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Parramatta postcodes, or explore the full Parramatta suburb index.

Carlingford 2118 Dundas 2117 Ermington 2115 Harris Park 2150

Other West & Hills suburbs

Baulkham Hills 2153 Castle Hill 2154 Epping 2121 Meadowbank 2114 Parramatta 2150 Ryde 2112

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2145?: Westmead is the primary suburb with postcode 2145 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Westmead is the main locality.
Which local government area is Westmead in?: Westmead (2145) is located in the Parramatta local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Westmead?: Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Westmead (2145) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Westmead flood prone?: Flood risk varies street by street in Westmead. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Westmead?: The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Westmead (2145), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Westmead (2145) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?: The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Westmead (2145). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Westmead changing?: The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Westmead (2145) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Westmead in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Westmead 2145: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Parramatta suburb index to compare nearby options.