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Westmead
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Westmead is a leafy suburb in Western Sydney, best known for its cluster of major hospitals and research institutes. The area offers easy access to parks, reputable schools, and an increasingly diverse range of dining options, attracting families, students, and professionals.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
16,555
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.80°, 150.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
77
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
86
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,195
Local Cost
$2,210
Local Income
$3,650
Cashless
97
English
98
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
85 Mbps
Upload
48 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
635.0
Airport
BWU
Distance
13 km
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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 22 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 72/100.
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