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NSW · Parramatta Council

Winston Hills, 2153

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Desirability score

67/100
Good

Top 6% of New South Wales' suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • High desirability
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
What Winston Hills is known for: Green suburb, High desirability, National parks, Excellent transport

Suburb profile

Set among the hills of Parramatta, Winston Hills is a established suburb with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Elevated streets and bushland backdrops bring a sense of fresh country air to daily life.

Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.

Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and community and employment, while local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

Population

Population
12,123
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$2,309
Dwelling vacancy
4.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
187 of 4,304
Median monthly mortgage
$2,681
Employment rate
58.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
224 / 196 / 295

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$685
Houses (January to March 2026)
$870
All types (January to March 2026)
$800
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
382

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
276
Against the person
85
Against property
138
Rate per 1,000 residents
22.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 143 residents
State safety percentile
3th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-0.1%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Domestic Violence Related Assault108
  • Fraud194
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment169
  • Malicious Damage To Property138
  • Steal From Motor Vehicle82

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,103
  • St Paul the Apostle Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Winston Heights Public SchoolPrimary
  • Winston Hills Public SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

158 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Barnetts Rd After Oakes Rd
  • Barnetts Rd After Oakes Rd
  • Old Windsor Rd After Caroline Chisholm Dr
  • Old Windsor Rd After Caroline Chisholm Dr
  • Winston Heights Public School, Langdon Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

288 planning-related records

2026· 20 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    48 GIDEON STREET WINSTON HILLS 2153Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Supporting Development
    3-5 GIBBON ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    11 WHITEFRIARS WAY WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    6 Ulandi Place Winston Hills 2153Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    87 MOXHAMS ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Recreation facility (indoor)
    180 caroline chisholm drive, winston hillsDetermined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    79 EDISON PARADE WINSTON HILLS 2153Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    5 DALE PLACE WINSTON HILLS 2153Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    2A TWAIN STREET WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    29 TENNYSON STREET WINSTON HILLS 2153Additional Information Requested
  • Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise
    168 CAROLINE CHISHOLM DRIVE WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined

  • March 2026

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    1 HUXLEY DRIVE WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Fences
    53 BELLOTTI AVENUE WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    15 BETTY AVENUE WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined

  • February 2026

  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    36 BARNETTS ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    49 URSULA STREET WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined

  • January 2026

  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    117 MODEL FARMS ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house
    6 GLASGOW STREET WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
  • Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Outdoor dining - general; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise
    180 CAROLINE CHISHOLM DRIVE WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    22 OLYMPUS STREET WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
2025· 20 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    18 BUCKLEYS ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    14 ROTHESAY STREET WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined

  • November 2025

  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    2 EINSTEIN STREET WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    9 REGIMENT GROVE WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; General industry
    17 GIBBON ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined

  • October 2025

  • Demolition; Dwelling house
    6 GLASGOW STREET WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    2A TWAIN STREET WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    21 EDINBURGH PLACE WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
  • Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space
    437 OLD WINDSOR ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    9A MODEL FARMS ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined

  • September 2025

  • Dual occupancy; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    122 MODEL FARMS ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care
    168 WINDSOR ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
  • Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure
    10 MADONNA STREET WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    4 REILLEYS ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined

  • August 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    7 JEROME AVENUE WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development
    3-5 GIBBON ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
  • Signage; Advertising and signage
    182 WINDSOR ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined

  • July 2025

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool
    109 LANHAMS ROAD WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    6 REMUS PLACE WINSTON HILLS 2153Withdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    32 JEROME AVENUE WINSTON HILLS 2153Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

101 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Alcohol
  • Bench (4)
  • 30 Reilleys RdBus stop
  • 92 Model Farms RdBus stop
  • Asquith Av at Disraeli RdBus stop
  • Asquith Av at Palmerston AvBus stop
  • Asquith Av opp Disraeli RdBus stop
  • Asquith Av opp Palmerston AvBus stop
  • Barnetts Rd after Lomond CresBus stop
  • Barnetts Rd after Oakes RdBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

20 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Barnett ParkPark
  • Bruce Cole ReservePark
  • Buckley ParkPark
  • Bundilla ForestPark
  • Caber ParkPark
  • Caroline Chisholm ParkPark
  • Gail Meagher ParkPark
  • Impeesa ReserveNature reserve
  • John Berger ReservePark
  • Lomond ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Churchill DentalWindsor Roaddentist
  • Hands On ChiropracticWindsor Roadclinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • European Rock carvings226 (rear) Windsor Road NorthmeadSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Carabella Early Learning CentreWindsor Roadkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
28
Parks (OSM)
23

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
67.0/100 — Good
State standing
Top 6% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
320th in Australia
State rank
124th in NSW
Peer rank
#52 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#88 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • 30 Reilleys Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • 92 Model Farms Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • ALDIamenitiessupermarket
  • Alcoholamenitiesalcohol
  • Asquith Av at Disraeli Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • Asquith Av at Palmerston Avamenitiesbus_stop
  • Asquith Av opp Disraeli Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • Asquith Av opp Palmerston Avamenitiesbus_stop
  • Australia Postamenitiespost_box
  • Australia PostamenitiesCaroline Chisholm Drivepost_office

Data sources & freshness

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