Schofields
Population growth defines Schofields: the local base changed by 997.9% over 10 years and the forecast type remains high growth. It is younger than the national average by 8.0 years, with a median age of 32, and household income sits in the 94.7th percentile nationally. Compared with Riverstone and Tallawong, Schofields has a strong mortgage-belt profile because 59.7% of homes carry a mortgage and 83.5% are separate houses.
Population
15,213
Median Age
32.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,696/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
73
Median House
$885K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
Homebuyers are buying into a family-sized market rather than a downsizer one: 65.8% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 83.5% are separate houses. The median house price is $885000, although the measured latest price moved lower from $900000 in 2024 to $820000 in 2025. Mortgage costs absorb 22.3% of income, below common stress levels, because household income is high at $2696 a week.
For Buyers
Homebuyers are buying into a family-sized market rather than a downsizer one: 65.8% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 83.5% are separate houses. The median house price is $885000, although the measured latest price moved lower from $900000 in 2024 to $820000 in 2025. Mortgage costs absorb 22.3% of income, below common stress levels, because household income is high at $2696 a week.
For Investors
Investor appeal is tied to growth and leasing depth, not scarcity alone. Renters make up 32.0% of households and the median rent is $540 a week, while vacancy is 4.5%, higher than a tight-market benchmark. Development is active with 68 applications in 12 months, so new supply can compete with existing stock. The stronger support is demand-led because internal migration averages 2303 people a year.
Development Activity
Total DAs
463
Last 12 Months
73
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+14.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Schofields iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Joseph's Primary School
K-6 · 724 students
Galungara Public School
K-6 · 882 students
Schofields Public School
K-6 · 1119 students
St John Paul II Catholic College
7-12 · 1159 students
Demographics
Schofields has a young, highly educated and migrant-majority resident base. The median age of 32 is 8.0 years below the national average, while university attainment is 60.3%, 30.2 percentage points above the national level. Overseas-born residents account for 53.6%, 32.0 points higher than nationally. Indian ancestry counts 4112 people and Hindi has 624 speakers, shaping shops, services and school demand.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
83.5%
Houses
5.9%
Townhouse
10.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing is detached-dominant but financially stretched toward mortgages rather than rents. Separate houses account for 83.5% of dwellings, apartments 10.7% and semi-detached homes 5.9%. Only 8.3% are owned outright, much lower than mature Sydney averages, because the suburb is filled with recent family buyers. The price series shows an 8.9% fall from the $900000 peak in 2024 to $820000 in 2025.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,600
Rent / wk
$540
HH Size
3.2
Personal Income / wk
$1,162
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.5%
Unoccupied
218
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
14.8%
Couples, no children
13,762
Total families
Economy & Employment
The workforce is white-collar and income-rich, with household income in the 94.7th national percentile. Healthcare employs 961 people, Professional and Tech 905, Finance 734, Education 445 and Retail 442. Professionals are the largest occupation at 2636 workers, above Managers at 1029. SEIFA is also high: IRSAD decile 10 and IRSD decile 10, because disadvantage is low despite a newer mortgage-heavy population.
Unemployment
1.4%
Labour Force
9,037
Unemployed
126
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
75.2%
Part-time
19.9%
Participation
66.0%
Employed
6,854
Occupations
Top Industries
University
60.3%
Postgraduate
21.2%
Born Overseas
53.6%
Dwellings
4,577
Transport to Work
Daily life is family and commuter oriented. Public transport is used by 12.0% of commuters, while 81.7% drive, so car access remains higher than train-only convenience. Four local schools span ICSEA 1074 to 1108, led by St Joseph's Primary School at 1108, Galungara Public School at 1106 and Schofields Public School at 1086. IRSAD decile 10 supports livability because local advantage is above the state norm.
Drive
81.7%
Public Transport
12.0%
Walk / Cycle
1.0%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+5.99%/yr
(+2,312 people/yr)
High GrowthSchofields is still in expansion mode. The forecast trend is 5.99% annual growth, equal to about 2312 people a year, and the medium scenario reaches 48821 residents by 2031. Migration is led by internal movement, averaging 2303 net internal arrivals a year compared with 484 from overseas. The gentrification score is 0 and the stage is New development, so growth is more greenfield-led than price-recycling-led.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+484
Net Internal / yr
+2,303
Gentrification Signal
New development
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Schofields compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Schofields a good suburb to live in?
Schofields suits families seeking newer housing, schools and growth. It has a median age of 32, 65.8% of homes with 4 or more bedrooms and IRSAD decile 10, which is above the state norm for advantage.
What is the median house price in Schofields?
The median house price is $885000 for the 2024-2025 PSI-derived quarter. The shorter price series shows the latest measured price at $820000 in 2025, lower than the $900000 peak in 2024.
What schools are in Schofields?
Schofields has 4 listed schools: St Joseph's Primary School, Galungara Public School, Schofields Public School and St John Paul II Catholic College. ICSEA values range from 1074 to 1108.
Is Schofields safe?
A local crime rate per 1000 residents is not available in these figures, so safety should be checked against current NSW crime maps. Socio-economic indicators are strong, with IRSD decile 10 and IRSAD decile 10.
Is Schofields good for property investment?
Schofields has demand depth, with 32.0% renting and median rent at $540 a week. Investors should factor in 4.5% vacancy and 68 development applications, which can lift competition from new supply.
How is Schofields's population changing?
Schofields is forecast for high growth, with 5.99% annual growth equal to about 2312 people a year. The medium scenario rises to 48821 residents by 2031, driven mainly by internal migration.
What languages are spoken in Schofields?
Schofields has a large multilingual population, with 53.6% of residents born overseas. Major language counts include Hindi at 624 speakers, Punjabi at 434, Guj at 403, Nepali at 210 and Mandarin at 198.
Is there much development in Schofields?
Yes. Schofields recorded 68 development applications in the past 12 months, including subdivision and secondary dwelling activity. That level is higher than a settled suburb and reflects its new-development stage.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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