Homebush
NSW 2140 · Strathfield
11,660 (2021) → 13,019 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Homebush is a high growth suburb in Strathfield, NSW 2140, about 12km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.15M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 96/100, and is about 12km inland. Homebush has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 34/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2140 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (19.7%), China (12.59%), South Korea (7.12%), Nepal (5.93%), Sri Lanka (2.65%)
Top languages: Mandarin (13.76%), Korean (8.06%), Tamil (6.58%), Nepali (5.79%), Cantonese (5.57%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1060 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Homebush Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1094
- Homebush Boys High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1043
Nearby (within 10km)
- The McDonald CollegeCombined · Independent · 0.7kmICSEA 1123
- Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.7kmICSEA 1140
- Strathfield Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1077
- St Martha's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1120
- Strathfield North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1112
- Homebush West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1069
- St Patrick's College, StrathfieldCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1126
- Marie Bashir Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1104
- St Ambrose Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1133
- Meriden SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1180
- Victoria Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1071
- Santa Sabina College, Santa Maria del MontePrimary · Independent · 1.8km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Homebush
Is Homebush safe?
Homebush has a residential safety score of 34/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,734 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Homebush?
In Homebush, the median house price is $3.15M and the median unit price is $668K. Median weekly house rent is $770.
How far is Homebush from Sydney CBD?
Homebush is about 11.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 31 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Homebush?
Homebush has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1069 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Homebush?
Homebush has a transport score of 96/100, including 1 train station and 26 bus stops.