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

Schofields - East's population is approximately 40,360 as of Aug 2025. This figure represents a growth of 15,230 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 25,130. The increase is inferred from ABS data showing an 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 population density ratio of 3,461 persons per square kilometer, placing Schofields - East in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The area's growth rate of 60.6% since the 2021 census exceeds both the state (6.4%) and metropolitan area rates, indicating it as a significant growth leader regionally. Interstate migration contributed approximately 73.8% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. 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 predicted to experience exceptional growth, placing it among the top 10 percent of national areas. By 2041, the area is expected to increase by approximately 62,275 persons based on current population numbers, resulting in a total gain of 143.2% 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 homes approved each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 6,728 homes were approved, with an additional 60 approved so far in FY26. On average, about 2.9 people have 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 new homes is $394,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY26, $37.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting robust commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Sydney, Schofields - East has recorded 174.0% more development activity per person, offering ample choice for buyers. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods. New developments in the area 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 reflects reduced availability of development sites and addresses changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements, marking a significant change from the current housing mix of 75.0% houses. With around 130 people per approval, Schofields - East is considered a developing area.

Looking ahead, it is projected to grow by approximately 57,783 residents by 2041. Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive 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 57 projects that may impact this region. Key projects include Schofields Town Centre, CASA at Sapphire Estate, Landcom Demonstration Precinct, Schofields, and Pelicana Green III. The following list details those most likely to be 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 a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.3%. As of June 2025, 22,209 residents are employed and workforce participation stands at 74.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and finance & insurance. Finance & insurance has a particularly high employment share of 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, education & training employs only 6.9% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 8.9%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited as Census data shows fewer working residents than total population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 6.3%, labour force grew by 6.5%, resulting in a slight rise in unemployment rate to 2.1%. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6% with unemployment increasing to 4.2%. Statewide in NSW, employment contracted by 0.41% between Sep-24 and Sep-25, losing 19,270 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, compared to the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 predict growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Schofields - East's employment mix suggests potential local growth of approximately 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 the financial year 2022, according to AreaSearch's postcode level ATO data. Nationally, these figures are very high, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. By March 2025, estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $77,171 and the average will be around $89,398, based on a 10.6% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census data shows that incomes in Schofields - East rank highly nationally, between the 89th and 94th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 38.1% of the community (15,377 individuals), which is consistent with broader trends across 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

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 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 constitute 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, 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 significantly surpasses broader benchmarks. 52.9% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees lead at 32.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (18.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational pathways account for 22.6% of qualifications among those aged 15+, including advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (12.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 35.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (14.4%), secondary (7.9%), and tertiary (5.3%) levels. A robust network of 10 schools operates 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, 3 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs (24.0 places per 100 residents vs 16.3 regionally), indicating the area serves as an educational center for the broader region. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to parent campus.

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 offering lightrail and bus services. These are served by 88 individual routes that facilitate 7,113 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 200 meters to the nearest stop.

Daily service frequency across all routes is 1,016 trips, translating to approximately 70 weekly trips per stop.

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

Schofields - East shows excellent health outcomes with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 60% (24,135 people) of the total population has private health cover, a rate significantly higher than that found in Greater Sydney. 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 declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 80.0% across Greater Sydney. The area has 4.7% (1,876 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower 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 has one of the most culturally diverse populations in Australia, with 60.5% speaking a language other than English at home and 56.4% born overseas as of the latest available data. Christianity is the predominant religion in Schofields-East, comprising 33.6%. However, Hinduism is significantly overrepresented, making up 28.4%, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 20.2%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (25.5%), Indian (22.8%), and Australian (11.7%). The Indian figure is notably higher than the regional average of 16.9%. There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Filipino at 4.9% compared to 6.2% regionally, Sri Lankan at 0.8% versus 0.9%, and Samoan at 0.9% against a regional average of 0.6%.

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

At 32 years, Schofields-East has a median age notably younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and significantly lower than the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Schofields-East has a higher proportion of 35-44 residents at 26.4%, but fewer 55-64 year-olds at 4.7%. This concentration of 35-44 residents is well above the national average of 14.2%. Post-Census data from 2021 shows 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 cohort declined from 19.1% to 14.9%, and the 0 to 4 age group dropped from 10.0% to 7.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Schofields-East's age profile, with the strongest growth projected for the 35-44 cohort at 106%, adding 11,303 residents to reach a total of 21,979.