North Rocks
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
North Rocks is a tranquil suburb in the northwest of Sydney, known for its leafy streets, abundant parklands, and strong sense of community. With easy access to shopping, schools, and recreation, it's a favored destination for families and those seeking a quieter pace within city reach.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
9,136
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.77°, 151.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,963
Local Cost
$2,055
Local Income
$3,550
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
18.7°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
14.5°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
6.0°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
887 mm
Internet Speed
108 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
31 ms
City Vibrancy
26
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
24
Transport
75
Walk Score
75
Footways
150.0
Airport
BWU
Distance
17 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 21 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.