Schofields - East
Statistical Area - sa2

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

As of August 2025, Schofields - East's population is approximately 40,360. This represents a growth of 15,230 people, or 60.6%, since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 25,130. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 35,893 in June 2024 and an additional 3,977 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 3,461 persons per square kilometer, placing Schofields - East in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth of 60.6% since the 2021 census exceeds both the state (6.4%) and metropolitan area growth rates. Population growth in Schofields - East was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 73.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

However, all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth were positive factors. 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 the 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. Based on projected demographic shifts, Schofields - East is expected to experience exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of national areas. By 2041, the area is predicted to increase by 62,275 persons based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 143.2% in total over the 17-year period.

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 home approvals each year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, showing 6,728 homes approved over the past five years from FY-21 to FY-25, with 38 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. On average, 2.9 people have moved to the area per new home constructed annually over these five years, indicating solid demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $394,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

This financial year has seen $37.8 million in commercial development approvals recorded, indicating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Sydney, Schofields East has 174.0% more new home approvals per person, providing buyers with ample choice, although construction activity has recently eased. This level of activity is well above the national average, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New building activity shows 17.0% standalone homes and 83.0% townhouses or apartments, a significant shift from the current housing mix of 75.0% houses, likely due to reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The location has approximately 130 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Population forecasts suggest Schofields East will gain 57,783 residents by 2041. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Population forecasts indicate Schofields - East will gain 57,783 residents through to 2041. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 63 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Tallawong Village, Sydney Metro Extension St Marys to Tallawong, Schofields Town Centre, and CASA at Sapphire Estate. The following list details those most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Schofields - East places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Schofields - East has an educated workforce with a 2.1% unemployment rate as of June 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment growth in the past year was estimated at 6.3%.

There are 22,209 residents employed, with a workforce participation rate of 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 1.5 times the regional level, while education & training employs only 6.9% compared to Greater Sydney's 8.9%. Over June 2024 to June 2025, employment increased by 6.3%, labour force by 6.5%, raising unemployment by 0.2 percentage points.

In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6% and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. As of Sep-25, NSW's employment contracted by 0.41%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, with a 0.26% employment growth. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with local growth estimated at approximately 7.0%% over five years and 14.2% over ten years based on industry-specific projections.

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

Schofields - East median taxpayer income was $69,775 with an average of $80,830 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is notably higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Using Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of March 2025 would be approximately $77,171 (median) and $89,398 (average). Census data shows household, family and personal incomes rank highly in Schofields - East, between the 89th and 94th percentiles nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 to $2,999 captures 38.1% of residents (15,377 individuals), similar to broader trends across the area with 30.9%. High weekly earnings exceeding $3,000 are achieved by 42.8% of households, indicating strong consumer spending power. Despite high housing costs consuming 21.4% of income, disposable income remains at the 90th percentile, placing the area's SEIFA income ranking 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

Dwelling structure in Schofields - East, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 74.9% houses and 25.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 84.9% houses and 15.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Schofields - East was at 5.7%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (55.1%) or rented (39.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,817, while the median weekly rent figure was $550. 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 represent 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 constitute the remaining 14.4%, with lone person households at 11.3% and group households making up 3.1%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is 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 and above possessing university qualifications. This surpasses the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 32.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 18.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational pathways account for 22.6% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 10.4% and certificates 12.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 35.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.4% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education. There are 10 schools operating within Schofields - East, educating approximately 9,674 students. The area demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1101. The educational mix includes 6 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 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 that the area serves as an educational center for the broader region. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Transport analysis shows 101 active transport stops operating within Schofields - East. These include a mix of lightrail and bus services. There are 88 individual routes serving these stops, collectively providing 7,113 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 200 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 1,016 trips per day across all routes, equating 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%, covering about 24,135 people. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.1% and 4.3% of residents respectively. A total of 84.6% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 80.0% across Greater Sydney. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 4.7% (1,876 people), than the 7.8% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly aligning 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 one of the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 60.5% speaking a language other than English at home and 56.4%, born overseas as of 2016 Census data. Christianity is the dominant religion here, comprising 33.6% of people. However, Hinduism stands out at 28.4%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 20.2%.

Top ancestry groups include Other at 25.5%, Indian at 22.8% (higher than the regional average of 16.9%), and Australian at 11.7%. Notable differences exist in Filipino representation, at 4.9% compared to 6.2% regionally, Sri Lankan at 0.8% versus 0.9%, and Samoan at 0.9% against the regional average of 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%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of residents aged 45-54 has increased from 8.7% to 11.4%, while the 35-44 age group has risen from 24.7% to 26.4%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 19.1% to 14.9%, and the 0-4 age group has dropped from 10.0% to 7.9%. Demographic modeling indicates that Schofields-East's age profile is projected to change significantly by 2041, with the strongest growth expected in the 35-44 age cohort (106%), adding 11,303 residents to reach a total of 21,979.