Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 2.1 km apart, on the same open data. Parramatta scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.
| Parramatta | Westmead | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 78 | 49 |
| Safety | 1 | 19 |
| Wealth | 39 | 43 |
| Value | 77 | 95 |
| Parks | 71 | 62 |
| Cafés | 94 | 76 |
| Transit | 57 | 50 |
| Green space | 75 | 40 |
| Active & healthy | 61 | 34 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 92 | 90 |
| Median rent | $440/wk | $410/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | — | $1,480,000 |
| House sales this quarter | — | 129 |
| Population | 30,211 | 16,555 |
| Full profile | Parramatta in full | Westmead 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.
Westmead scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Parramatta scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Parramatta or Westmead.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →