Homebush

Homebush lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Homebush's population is around 23,513 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,691 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,822. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 23,511 in June 2025 and an additional 602 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 6,123 persons per square kilometer, placing Homebush in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Homebush's growth of 12.9% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (6.6%) and the state level. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 80.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of national statistical areas, with Homebush expected to expand by 6,299 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 26.8% over the 16 years.

The level of residential development activity in Homebush was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Homebush has averaged approximately 158 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 794 homes were approved, with an additional 5 approved so far in FY-26. On average, over these five years, each dwelling constructed resulted in around 3.8 new residents arriving annually.

This has led to demand significantly outstripping supply, typically driving price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction value of new properties was $205,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY-26, commercial approvals totaled $32.4 million, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Homebush has 50.0% more new home approvals per person, providing ample choice for buyers. New building activity consists of 11.0% detached dwellings and 89.0% attached dwellings, favoring compact living which offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

With around 159 people per approval, Homebush reflects a developing area with population forecasts indicating an addition of 6,297 residents by 2041 (based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, but buyers may face heightened competition as the population grows.

Homebush has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Parramatta's performance is significantly influenced by local infrastructure changes. AreaSearch has identified 50 projects potentially impacting the area. Key initiatives include the Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program, Sydney Metro West - Sydney Olympic Park Station and Precinct, Bridge Road Residences, and 136 Parramatta Road Mixed-Use Hotel. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Homebush maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Homebush has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. As of December 2025, 14,353 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.7% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation stands at 73.1%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 41.4% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. The area shows strong specialization in accommodation & food services, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction has limited presence at 5.3%, compared to 8.6% regionally. Over the year to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.2% and employment declined by 2.1%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 3.5%. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.2% and the labour force grow by 2.3%, with a marginal increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Homebush's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Homebush SA2's median income among taxpayers is $53,991. The average income for the area is $63,754. This is lower than the national average. Greater Sydney has a median income of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Homebush would be approximately $59,563 (median) and $70,333 (average) as of March 2026. Census data indicates that incomes in Homebush cluster around the 67th percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 39.3% of residents (9,240 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, which is similar to regional levels where 30.9% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 20.3% of income in Homebush. Despite this, disposable income ranks at the 61st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Homebush features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Homebush's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 10.2% houses and 89.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasted with Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Homebush's home ownership rate was 10.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.8% and rented ones at 59.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,127, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure for Homebush was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Homebush's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,127 against the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Homebush features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 67.7% of all households, including 30.2% couples with children, 27.2% couples without children, and 7.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for 32.3%, with lone person households at 21.5% and group households comprising 10.9%. The median household size is 2.6 people, smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Homebush shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Homebush has a notably high level of educational attainment among residents aged 15 and above, with 55.8% holding university qualifications, surpassing the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. This advantage is reflected in the types of qualifications held: bachelor degrees are most common at 34.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (19.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational pathways account for 19.7% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas making up 11.4% and certificates 8.3%. Educational participation is high in the area, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.6% in tertiary education, 7.3% in primary education, and 4.5% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Homebush has 78 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 20 routes, facilitating 6,701 weekly passenger trips in total. The average distance to the nearest stop is 218 meters for residents, indicating good accessibility. Predominantly residential, most commutes are outward-bound. Cars are the primary mode of transport at 55%, followed by trains at 31% and buses at 6%. Vehicle ownership stands at 0.6 per dwelling, lower than the regional average.

In 2021 Census data, 41.4% of residents worked from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 957 trips daily, translating to approximately 85 weekly trips per individual stop.

Homebush's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results for Homebush based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 50% of the total population (~11,874 people) have private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%.

Asthma and diabetes are the most common medical conditions, affecting 3.7% and 3.3% of residents respectively. 86.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The area has 7.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,801 people), which is lower than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

Homebush is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Homebush's population is predominantly culturally diverse, with 75.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 71.4% born overseas. Hinduism is the main religion in Homebush, making up 29.3%, compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Other (27.6%), Chinese (21.8%), and Indian (14.4%), all substantially higher than regional averages of 16.0%, 8.4%, and 3.6% respectively.

Notably, Korean (6.0%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 1.1%. Sri Lankan (1.0%) and Vietnamese (2.1%) also have notable divergences from their respective regional averages of 0.3% and 1.8%.

Homebush hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Homebush's median age is 32 years, which is younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and lower than the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Homebush has a higher proportion of 25-34 year-olds at 30.7%, but fewer 55-64 year-olds at 6.5%. This concentration is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 35-44 age group has increased from 17.9% to 19.9%, while the 45-54 cohort has risen from 7.8% to 8.8%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 32.8% to 30.7%, and the 0-4 age group has dropped from 6.5% to 5.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Homebush's age profile. The 45-54 cohort is expected to grow by 61%, adding 1,268 residents to reach 3,340. The 0-4 age group is projected to grow by 10%, adding only 115 residents.