Schofields
With 15,213 residents, a median age of 32 and 53.6% born overseas, Schofields combines a young, migrant-majority population with a high-income mortgage profile. Household income sits at the 94.7th percentile, while 59.4% of occupied dwellings are mortgaged and 65.8% have four or more bedrooms. Compared with nearby Rouse Hill, Schofields has a more pronounced new-development and high-growth profile, reflected in a 5.99% annual trend and 69 development applications in 12 months. Its 3.2-person average household is 0.7 above the national figure, helping explain demand for detached family housing. The trade-off is a car-oriented, fast-changing suburb where local services and transport need to keep pace.
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
68
Schofields suits buyers prioritising space and newer detached housing over compact apartment living. Separate houses account for 83.5% of dwellings, and 65.8% have four or more bedrooms, while apartments represent 10.7%. The monthly mortgage figure is $2,600, equal to 22.3% of household income, and mortgage stress is not flagged. Rent is $540 a week and 31.9% of households rent, giving buyers a useful affordability reference when weighing renting against purchasing. Compared with the national household profile, Schofields is larger at 3.2 people, or 0.7 above average, which supports demand for family layouts. Buyers should compare estate age, lot size, commute and future construction impacts rather than treating all streets as equivalent.
For Buyers
Schofields suits buyers prioritising space and newer detached housing over compact apartment living. Separate houses account for 83.5% of dwellings, and 65.8% have four or more bedrooms, while apartments represent 10.7%. The monthly mortgage figure is $2,600, equal to 22.3% of household income, and mortgage stress is not flagged. Rent is $540 a week and 31.9% of households rent, giving buyers a useful affordability reference when weighing renting against purchasing. Compared with the national household profile, Schofields is larger at 3.2 people, or 0.7 above average, which supports demand for family layouts. Buyers should compare estate age, lot size, commute and future construction impacts rather than treating all streets as equivalent.
For Investors
Schofields has a sizeable tenant base, with 31.9% of households renting and weekly rent at $540. Vacancy is 4.5%, so investors should allow for leasing competition rather than assume every property will achieve rapid rent growth. That caution matters despite rent growth of 83.3% across the forecast shift period. Development activity is high, with 69 applications in the past 12 months, and the suburb is classified as high growth, driven primarily by internal migration. Detached houses make up 83.5% of dwellings, a share higher than the 10.7% apartment component, supporting family rental demand while limiting exposure to apartment supply. Compared with a low-density investment market, the main risk is competing new stock and changing streetscapes.
Development Activity
Total DAs
479
Last 12 Months
68
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-8.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Schofields
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Demographics
Schofields has a distinctly younger and more internationally connected profile than Australia overall. Median age is 32, eight years below the national figure, while 53.6% of residents were born overseas, 32 percentage points above the national share. University attainment is 60.3%, 30.2 points higher than national, aligning with a workforce led by 2,636 professionals and 1,129 clerical and administrative workers. Indian ancestry counts 4,112 people, followed by English at 2,114 and Filipino at 933; Hindi, Punjabi and Guj are prominent listed languages. Families shape daily demand: 64.7% of families are couples with children and average household size is 3.2, or 0.7 above national. Compared with the national demographic profile, Schofields is younger, more overseas-born and more highly educated.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
83.5%
Houses
5.9%
Townhouse
10.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing in Schofields is overwhelmingly detached and mortgage-held. Separate houses account for 83.5%, compared with 10.7% apartments and 5.9% semi-detached dwellings. Tenure is concentrated among mortgage holders at 59.4%, while only 8.3% own outright and 31.9% rent. The bedroom mix reinforces a family-market orientation: 65.8% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms, compared with 21.7% three-bedroom and 10.2% two-bedroom homes. The monthly mortgage figure is $2,600 and weekly rent is $540, while mortgage-to-income is 22.3% and rent-to-income is 20.0%. Compared with apartment-oriented housing markets, Schofields' detached form and larger household size of 3.2 help explain its strong family demand.
Mortgage / mo
$2,600
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $540.
$705
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $820 · units $660
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
64.7%
Couples with children
23.6%
Couples, no children
10.8%
Single parent
4,222
Total families
Economy & Employment
Schofields has a high-income, professional-leaning workforce. Household income ranks at the 94.7th percentile, and participation is 74.0% with unemployment at 4.4%, while 66.6% of workers are full time. The leading industries are healthcare at 15.8% with 961 workers, professional and technical services at 14.9% with 905, finance at 12.1% with 734, education at 7.3% with 445, and retail at 7.3% with 442. Occupations are led by 2,636 professionals, 1,129 clerical and administrative workers and 1,029 managers. SEIFA results are also high: IEO is decile 8, IER decile 10, IRSD decile 10 and IRSAD decile 10, indicating stronger resources and lower disadvantage than average. Compared with the national income position, Schofields sits well above average, although its employment base still spans service and trade roles.
Unemployment
4.4%
Labour Force
8,086
Unemployed
353
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.6%
Part-time
22.0%
Participation
74.0%
Employed
7,733
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
60.3%
Postgraduate
21.2%
Born Overseas
53.6%
Dwellings
4,577
Transport to Work
Livability is strongest for households that value space, remote work and access to local primary schooling. Two government primary schools operate in the suburb, giving families a practical local option, while exact enrolment zones should be checked by address. Transport remains car-oriented: 36.7% drive to work, 5.4% use public transport and 0.5% walk or cycle, although 55.1% work from home. Volunteering is 9.2% and 2.5% need assistance, suggesting community participation alongside a modest support requirement. IRSAD and IRSD are both decile 10, placing Schofields above the national average socioeconomic position. Compared with an established centre, daily convenience may depend more on the exact pocket and travel route, so buyers should inspect lighting, traffic, construction and local amenity at different times.
Drive
36.7%
Public Transport
5.4%
Walk / Cycle
0.5%
Work from Home
55.1%
Population Forecast
+5.99%/yr
(+2,312 people/yr)
High GrowthSchofields is on a high-growth trajectory rather than a settled-cycle pattern. The forecast annual trend is 5.99%, with internal migration identified as the primary driver, and population change across the wider area is 997.9% over 10 years. The demographic shift is labelled Rejuvenating: the young share rises 9.3 points, the working share rises 3.4 points and the senior share falls 10.9 points. Rent growth is 83.3%, while the affordability trend is labelled Improving, moving from 53.8 in 2011 to 47.2 in 2021. Gentrification is scored at 0 and classified as New development, not gentrifying, so construction and incoming households are more important growth forces than an established-upgrade cycle. Compared with a settled suburb, Schofields needs schools, roads, retail and open space to expand alongside housing.
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 and professionals who value detached housing, larger floorplans and a young, multicultural population. It has 83.5% separate houses, 55.1% working from home and 2 local government primary schools, but car dependence and ongoing construction may not suit everyone.
What is the median house price in Schofields?
Check a current suburb-level sales source for the median, because prices can vary by estate, land size and dwelling age. As affordability context, the monthly mortgage figure is $2,600, weekly rent is $540 and 59.4% of households have a mortgage.
What schools are in Schofields?
Schofields has 2 government primary schools: Galungara Public School and Schofields Public School. Families should confirm the enrolment zone for the exact address, then check transport, before and after school care, year-level availability and nearby options in the wider 2762 area.
Is Schofields safe?
Use current NSW Police crime mapping and inspect the exact street at different times, as conditions can vary between established and newer pockets. Schofields has 15,213 residents and 69 development applications in 12 months, making lighting, construction traffic and pedestrian activity useful practical checks.
Is Schofields good for property investment?
Schofields can suit investors targeting family tenants, with 31.9% renting, $540 weekly rent and 83.5% separate houses. The 4.5% vacancy rate and 69 development applications in 12 months mean investors should test achievable rent against competing new stock.
How is Schofields's population changing?
Schofields is getting younger and expanding quickly. The forecast labels the trajectory Rejuvenating, with a 9.3 percentage-point rise in the young share and 5.99% annual growth. Population change across the wider area is 997.9% over 10 years, while internal migration is the primary driver.
What languages are spoken in Schofields?
More than half of residents, 53.6%, were born overseas, with Indian ancestry recorded for 4,112 people. Hindi is the most common listed language at 624 speakers, followed by Punjabi at 434 and Guj at 403. Mandarin and Nepali are also represented.
What development is happening in Schofields?
Development activity is substantial, with 69 applications lodged over 12 months. Recent proposals include new structures, earthworks, retaining walls, landscaping and subdivision. The New development stage and 5.99% annual growth indicate ongoing change, so buyers should assess construction timing, road access, drainage, noise and parking.
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 education open registers (school locations), 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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