Homebush West
NSW 2140 · Strathfield
9,108 (2021) → 10,170 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Homebush West is a high growth suburb in Strathfield, NSW 2140, about 13km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.93M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 92/100, and is about 13km inland. Homebush West has an overall score of 90/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 73/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2140 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (17.14%), China (12.54%), Nepal (12.22%), South Korea (3.44%), Philippines (2.69%)
Top languages: Mandarin (12.89%), Nepali (12.53%), Cantonese (7.4%), Tamil (5.06%), Korean (4.11%)
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 1054 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Homebush West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1069
Nearby (within 10km)
- Homebush Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1043
- GOAL College, Olympic ParkSecondary · Independent · 1km
- St Patrick's College, StrathfieldCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1126
- Homebush Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1094
- Marie Bashir Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1104
- The McDonald CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1123
- Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1140
- St Joachim's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1081
- Lidcombe Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1019
- Strathfield Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1077
- St Martha's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1120
- Chalmers Road SchoolCombined · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1006
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 West
Is Homebush West safe?
Homebush West has a residential safety score of 73/100, 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 4,282 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Homebush West?
In Homebush West, the median house price is $1.93M and the median unit price is $635K. Median weekly house rent is $770.
How far is Homebush West from Sydney CBD?
Homebush West is about 12.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 34 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Homebush West?
Homebush West has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1069 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Homebush West?
Homebush West has a transport score of 92/100, including 1 train station and 7 bus stops.