Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 2.1 km apart, on the same open data. North Rocks scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.
| North Rocks | Northmead | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 14 | 38 |
| Safety | 67 | 53 |
| Wealth | 55 | 29 |
| Value | 72 | 68 |
| Parks | 34 | 22 |
| Cafés | 57 | 41 |
| Transit | 23 | 23 |
| Green space | 84 | 70 |
| Active & healthy | 41 | 40 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 26 | 46 |
| Median rent | $505/wk | $420/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $1,888,000 | $1,670,000 |
| Population | 9,136 | 11,261 |
| Full profile | North Rocks in full | Northmead in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
North Rocks scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Northmead has the lower median house price of the two ($1,670,000 vs $1,888,000).
North Rocks scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for North Rocks or Northmead.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →