Nirimba Fields vs Schofields
The verdict
Schofields is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.41M in Nirimba Fields. Nirimba Fields rates higher for liveability (78 vs 70). Schofields rates higher for transport (89 vs 57). Schofields has a shorter estimated CBD commute (81 vs 98 min). On the separate residential safety score, Schofields rates higher (74 vs 51/100 in Nirimba Fields).
Scores
| Nirimba Fields | Schofields | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 79 |
| Transport | 57 | 89 |
| Education | 77 | 77 |
| Liveability | 78 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Nirimba Fields | Schofields | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,632 | 15,213 |
| Median age | 31 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,567 | $2,696 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.6% | 63.0% |
| Born in Australia | 30.5% | 44.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.2 |
Growth: Nirimba Fields High Growth · Schofields High Growth
Property
| Nirimba Fields | Schofields | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.41M | $1.29M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $694K |
| House price YoY | 19.8% | 9.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 72 | 50 |
Median price history
Safety
| Nirimba Fields | Schofields | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 51 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 306 | 112 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 245 | 72 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 674 | 454 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,799 | 3,346 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Nirimba Fields | Schofields | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 6 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,065 | 1,094 |
See the full school list on each profile: Nirimba Fields · Schofields
Transport
| Nirimba Fields | Schofields | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 89 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 7 | 57 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 98 | 81 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 560 m |
Liveability
| Nirimba Fields | Schofields | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 1 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.9 km | 33.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 35.2 km | 36.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.4 km | 7.8 km |
Population & growth
| Nirimba Fields | Schofields | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,632 | 15,213 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,389 | 22,270 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,215 | 29,966 |
| Annual growth rate | 10.00% | 10.00% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Nirimba Fields or Schofields?
Schofields has the higher residential safety score (Nirimba Fields 51/100 vs Schofields 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Nirimba Fields or Schofields?
Schofields is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.41M.
Which has better schools, Nirimba Fields or Schofields?
Schofields has a higher average school ICSEA (Nirimba Fields 1065 vs Schofields 1094; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Nirimba Fields or Schofields?
Schofields has the higher transport score (Nirimba Fields 57/100 vs Schofields 89/100).
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