Northmead, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Northmead, in the City Of Parramatta Council local government area.
| Locality | Northmead |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Parramatta Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.78385 |
| Longitude | 150.99854 |
| Population | 11,042 |
| Density | 2573.9 /km² |
| Area | 4.3 km² |
| Elevation | 38 m |
| Postcode | 2152 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 22 km west-northwest |
Northmead is a locality in the City Of Parramatta Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 11,042. The locality covers an area of 4.3 km², giving a population density of about 2573.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 38 m above sea level. It lies approximately 22 km west-northwest of Sydney. Northmead is located at 33.7839°S, 150.9985°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2152.
Northmead sprawls across a landscape that gently slopes towards the Parramatta River, its residential streets punctuated by pockets of remnant bushland and the murmur of traffic from arterial roads. It lies 3.6 km north-north-west of Parramatta, NSW (from Parramatta, NSW: bearing 346°T), and is situated 8.9 km east of Blacktown. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a softened warmth, a subtle hum of suburban life unfolding beneath a sky that often bleeds into hues of apricot and rose as the sun dips low. Mature gum trees, their bark peeling in papery strips, stand sentinel along verges, their leaves rustling with a sound like whispered secrets, while the manicured lawns of many homes speak of a settled, comfortable existence. This is a place where the immediate surrounds feel familiar, a tapestry of brick and tile, green gardens, and the occasional flash of a brightly coloured playground.
Historically, Northmead’s development is intrinsically linked to the broader agricultural story of the Cumberland Plain, its fertile soils once supporting orchards and market gardens that fed a growing Sydney. As the city expanded, these rural holdings gradually gave way to housing estates, transforming the character of the land. Today, Northmead's economy is largely shaped by its residential nature, with local shopping centres and a network of small businesses serving the daily needs of its inhabitants, though proximity to the commercial hubs of Parramatta and the Hills District also plays a significant role. While no single industry dominates, the suburb functions as a vital residential dormitory, its residents commuting to employment centres across the metropolitan area, contributing to the vibrant, multifaceted economy of the region. The presence of Cumberland High School and other educational institutions underscores a commitment to community and future growth, while the nearby Western Sydney University campus offers avenues for higher learning.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Northmead, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Northmead, in the City Of Parramatta Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Northmead includes the postcode (2152), telephone area code (02), and local government area (City Of Parramatta Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Northmead is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |