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

Schofields - East's population is around 40,717 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 15,587 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 25,130 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 35,895 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 4,088 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,492 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Schofields - East's growth rate of 62.0% since the 2021 census exceeded the state's growth rate of 6.7%. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 73.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with the area expected to increase by 62,275 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 141.0% in total over the 17 years.

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

Schofields - East has seen approximately 1,345 new homes approved annually. Between FY2021 and FY2025, around 6,728 homes were approved, with an additional 68 approved in FY2026 as of now. On average, about 2.9 people moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for these homes was around $204,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. This year alone, $37.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating robust commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Schofields - East has seen 174.0% more development activity per person, offering ample choice for buyers despite recent moderation in development activity. This high level of activity reflects strong developer confidence in the location, which is significantly higher than the national average. The new developments primarily consist of 17.0% detached dwellings and 83.0% attached dwellings, focusing on higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shift from the current housing mix of 75.0% houses reflects reduced availability of development sites and addresses evolving lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. With around 130 people per approval, Schofields - East is a developing area with a projected resident growth of 57,426 by 2041.

Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, maintaining steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Schofields - East has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 57 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include CASA at Sapphire Estate, Landcom Demonstration Precinct Schofields, Pelicana Green III, and Schofields Square Stages 2 & 3. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Schofields - East performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Schofields - East has an educated workforce with a notable technology sector presence. The unemployment rate is 2.1% as of June 2025, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.3%. There are 22,209 residents employed while workforce participation stands at 74.0%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and finance & insurance. Finance & insurance has an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level, while education & training employs only 6.9% locally compared to Greater Sydney's 8.9%.

Employment opportunities appear limited within the area. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 6.3%, labour force grew by 6.5%, leading to a slight rise in unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6% and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project growth of approximately 7.0%% over five years and 14.2% over ten years for Schofields - East, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Schofields - East had a median taxpayer income of $69,775 and an average of $80,830 in financial year 2022. This is higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 during the same period. By September 2025, based on a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, estimated incomes would be approximately $78,574 (median) and $91,023 (average). Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Schofields - East are high, ranking between the 89th and 94th percentiles nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 38.1% of the community (15,513 individuals), which is consistent with broader trends in the area showing 30.9% in the same category. Economic strength is evident with 42.8% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 21.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 90th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Schofields - East is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

As per the latest Census data, dwelling structures in Schofields - East comprised 74.9% houses and 25.1% other dwellings (including semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 84.9% houses and 15.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Schofields - East was at 5.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 55.1% and rented ones at 39.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,817, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,700, while the median weekly rent figure was $550, slightly above Sydney metro's $540. Nationally, Schofields - East's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Schofields - East features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 85.6% of all households, including 56.5% couples with children, 18.4% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 14.4%, with lone person households at 11.3% and group households comprising 3.1%. The median household size is 3.2 people, smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.3.

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

Educational attainment in Schofields - East is notably high, with 52.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 32.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (18.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational pathways account for 22.6% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 12.2%. Educational participation is high, with 35.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 14.4% in primary, 7.9% in secondary, and 5.3% in tertiary education.

There are 10 schools operating within Schofields - East, educating approximately 9,674 students. The area has significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement (ICSEA: 1101). The educational mix includes 6 primary, 3 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, with 24.0 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.3, indicating Schofields - East serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

Schofields - East has 101 active public transport stops. These include both lightrail and bus services. There are 88 individual routes operating from these stops, providing a total of 7,113 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in the area is rated as good, with residents typically located within 200 meters of their nearest stop. On average, there are 1,016 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 70 weekly trips per individual stop.

Schofields - East'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 across Schofields - East, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population, which numbered 24,348 people in 2019. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area were asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.1 and 4.3% of residents respectively, as per data from June 2021. A total of 84.6% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 80.0% across Greater Sydney. The area has 4.7% of residents aged 65 and over, totalling 1,893 people in 2020, which is lower than the 7.8% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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

Schofields-East is among the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 60.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 56.4%, born overseas as of 2021 data. Christianity is the main religion in Schofields-East, comprising 33.6% of people. However, Hinduism stands out at 28.4%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 20.2%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (25.5%), Indian (22.8%), and Australian (11.7%). Notably, Filipino representation is overrepresented at 4.9% compared to the regional average of 6.2%, Sri Lankan at 0.8% vs 0.9%, and Samoan at 0.9% vs 0.6%.

Schofields - East hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Schofields-East has a median age of 32 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Schofields-East has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (26.4%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (4.7%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.2%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 45 to 54 age group grew from 8.7% to 11.4%, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 24.7% to 26.4%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group declined from 19.1% to 14.9%, and the 0 to 4 age group dropped from 10.0% to 7.9%. Demographic projections suggest that by 2041, Schofields-East's age profile will change significantly. The 35 to 44 age cohort is projected to grow by 104%, adding 11,209 residents to reach a total of 21,979.