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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-04-27

North Parramatta, NSW 2151 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential dominant. Median sale $730.5K over the last 24 months. 82% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
R2
Low Density Residential
Median sale (24m)
$730.5K
400 sales
DA approval rate
82%
88 of 108 approved
Total lots
2,097
Marketplace

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Zoning

What you can build in North Parramatta

North Parramatta is dominated by R2Low Density Residential. Land use rules, height, FSR, and permitted developments are set per zone in the Local Environmental Plan and refined by the Development Control Plan.

R2
Dominant
R2 Low Density Residential 50.1%
R3 Medium Density Residential 25.2%
R4 High Density Residential 14.9%
E3 Productivity Support 7.2%
RE1 Public Recreation 2.6%
Avg max height
10.0 m

Limit varies by lot — check your address for the exact figure.

Avg max FSR
0.68:1

Floor Space Ratio — total floor area as a multiple of lot area.

Use mix
Residential85%
Commercial9%
Environment1%

Location

Where North Parramatta sits

North Parramatta 2151 covers an undefined area within City of Parramatta Council.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
City of Parramatta Council
Postcode
2151
Area
Total lots
2,097

Drill into any lot in North Parramatta

Open the interactive map — click any address to see its zone, height, FSR, overlays, and approval likelihood.

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Development potential

Where the upside is in North Parramatta

We score every lot for development signal — under-built relative to the controls, eligible for a granny flat, or sized for subdivision.

Underdeveloped
1,047

lots with remaining GFA capacity

granny flat eligible
1,647

under SEPP (Housing) 2021

Subdivision potential
523

lots that may support subdivision

Site assembly
44

adjoining lots with combined upside

Total dev potential
1,949 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
38.6 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb · 7 high-signal lots

Theoretical capacity if every lot built to its limit: 17,266 dwellings, with 1,015,486 m² of unused GFA across the suburb.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in North Parramatta

8% of lots carry heritage controls; also: 0.7% of lots intersect a Threatened Ecological Community.

Suburb-wide percentages — your specific lot may have all, some, or none of these.

Flood-affected None

Mapped flood-prone land

Bushfire-prone 3.4%

RFS bushfire-prone land mapping

Heritage controls 8.3%

Heritage item or Conservation Area

Near contaminated land None

Within 100 m of EPA-listed site

Threatened ecology (TEC) 0.7%

Mapped TEC vegetation

Sea-level rise exposure None

Coastal hazard mapping

Flight noise contour None

ANEF / aircraft noise

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Structural engineer · serves North Parramatta, NSW

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Market

North Parramatta property market

Sales, rent, and yield data drawn from NSW Property Sales Information and rental bond data over the past 24 months.

Median sale price (24m)
$730,500
400 sales · land value $1.37M
Median rent (house)
$701 / wk
Houses
Gross rental yield
4.9%
House, gross of costs

DA activity

Development applications in North Parramatta

108 development applications for North Parramatta addresses were decided by City of Parramatta Council over the past 24 months. 88 approved — a 82% approval rate.

82%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
108
Approved
88
New dwelling DAs
106
Building approvals (12m)
649

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in North Parramatta

ABS Census 2021 population data combined with lot-level amenity, healthcare, lifestyle, and crime indices.

Population
22,878
Median age
35
Household income
$96.82K
Owner-occupied
37%
Renting
60%
Green cover
36%
Amenity score
92.5 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
94.9 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
93.8 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about North Parramatta

What's the zoning in North Parramatta 2151?

North Parramatta is dominated by the R2 (Low Density Residential) zone, which covers 985 of 2,097 lots (50%). The full mix is: R2 Low Density Residential (50%), R3 Medium Density Residential (25%), R4 High Density Residential (15%), E3 Productivity Support (7%), RE1 Public Recreation (3%).

What's the height limit and FSR in North Parramatta?

Across North Parramatta, the average maximum building height is 10.0 m and the average maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) is 0.68:1. Individual lots can vary materially — height and FSR are set per zone in the Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and can be modified by overlays. For an exact figure on a specific address, generate a planning report.

Can I build a granny flat in North Parramatta?

Yes — 1,647 lots in North Parramatta appear eligible for a granny flat under SEPP (Housing) 2021, based on lot size, zoning, and frontage. Eligibility is lot-specific: get a planning report on your address to confirm.

What's the median property price in North Parramatta?

The median sale price in North Parramatta over the past 24 months is $730,500, across 400 sales. Median unimproved land value is $1,370,000.

What's the median rent in North Parramatta?

Median weekly rent for a house in North Parramatta is $701. Gross rental yield works out to 4.9%.

What's the development application approval rate in City of Parramatta Council?

City of Parramatta Council decided 108 development applications for North Parramatta addresses over the past 24 months, with 88 approved (82% approval rate). Processing time depends heavily on application complexity, council backlog, and whether the application requires referral to other agencies.

What planning constraints apply in North Parramatta?

Across North Parramatta, 8% with heritage controls, 3.4% bushfire-prone. These are suburb-wide percentages — every lot has its own combination. A planning report on a specific address shows exactly which controls apply.

What's the development potential of North Parramatta?

1,949 of 2,097 lots in North Parramatta show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a granny flat, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 38.6 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, FSR, and overlays parsed from the City of Parramatta Council Local Environmental Plan, applicable State Environmental Planning Policies, and the Development Control Plan. Property sales drawn from NSW Property Sales Information. DA history aggregated from the NSW Planning Portal. Heritage, flood, bushfire, contaminated land, TEC, sea-level rise, and aircraft noise overlays from the NSW Spatial Services and EPA registers. Population, age, income, and tenure from ABS Census 2021. Aggregated by ZoneDSS · last updated 2026-04-27.

Suburb-wide statistics — your specific lot may vary. Always run a planning report on the actual address before making a decision. How ZoneDSS works →