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 was around 40,360 as of August 2025, reflecting a 15,230 person increase since the 2021 Census. The ABS reported an estimated resident population of 35,893 in June 2024 and there were 3,977 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of 3,461 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessment. The area's growth rate of 60.6% since the 2021 census exceeded both state (6.4%) and metropolitan area averages. 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 adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, while utilising NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Growth rates by age group from these aggregations were applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on the latest population numbers and projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over this period, with the area expected to increase by 62,275 persons to 2041, recording a total gain of 143.2%.

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. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 6,728 homes were approved, with a further 60 approved in FY26 by March. On average, about 2.9 people per year have moved to the area for each new home constructed during these five years, indicating solid demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $394,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY26 up to March, $37.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Sydney, Schofields - East records 174.0% more development activity per person, providing buyers with ample choice, although development activity has moderated in recent periods. This level is substantially higher than the national average, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New development consists 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 represents a significant change from the current housing mix, which is currently 75.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. Schofields - East reflects a developing area with around 130 people per approval.

Looking ahead, Schofields - East is expected to grow by approximately 57,783 residents through to 2041. Present 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 a total of 57 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects 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 a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its 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 currently employed. Workforce participation stands at 74.0%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for employment among residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and finance & insurance.

Finance & insurance is particularly prominent, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. Conversely, education & training employs only 6.9% of local workers, lower than Greater Sydney's 8.9%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparisons between working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 6.3%, while the labour force grew by 6.5%, leading to a slight rise in unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. In Greater Sydney during this period, employment rose by 2.6%, the labour force grew by 2.9%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall 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 these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

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 was significantly higher than the national median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 for Greater Sydney. By September 2025, based on a 12.61% increase since financial year 2022, estimated incomes would be approximately $78,574 (median) and $91,023 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Schofields - East all rank highly nationally, between the 89th and 94th percentiles. The income bracket of $1,500 to $2,999 captures 38.1% of the community (15,377 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

Dwelling structure in Schofields - East, as per the latest Census, consisted of 74.9% houses and 25.1% other dwellings (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 the rest being mortgaged (55.1%) or rented (39.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,817, higher than Sydney metro's $2,700. Median weekly rent was $550, slightly above Sydney metro's $540. Nationally, Schofields - East's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,817 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher at $550 than 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, 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 higher than broader benchmarks. 52.9% of residents aged 15+ hold 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 among those aged 15+, 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. This includes 14.4% in primary, 7.9% in secondary, and 5.3% pursuing 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. 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 reveals 101 active transport stops operating within Schofields - East. These include a mix of light rail and bus services. They are serviced by 88 individual routes, 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 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 a low prevalence of common conditions across all ages.

Private health cover is high at about 60%, or 24,135 people. The most prevalent conditions are asthma (5.1%) and mental health issues (4.3%). 84.6% report no medical ailments, compared to 80.0% in Greater Sydney. Only 4.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,876 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 7.8%. Seniors' health outcomes align with the general population's 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 as of 2016 Census data. Additionally, 56.4% of Schofields-East residents were born overseas. Christianity was found to be the main religion in Schofields-East, comprising 33.6% of people.

However, Hinduism is notably overrepresented with 28.4%, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 20.2%. In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are Other at 25.5%, Indian at 22.8% (higher than the regional average of 16.9%), and Australian at 11.7%. There are also notable divergences in certain ethnic groups: Filipino is overrepresented at 4.9% compared to the regional average of 6.2%, 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

Schofields-East's median age is 32 years, which is notably younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38 years. 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 substantially higher than the national average of 14.2%. Post-Census data from 2021 shows that the 45 to 54 age group has increased from 8.7% to 11.4%, while the 35 to 44 cohort has risen from 24.7% to 26.4%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has declined from 19.1% to 14.9%, and the 0 to 4 age group has dropped from 10.0% to 7.9%. Demographic projections suggest that Schofields-East's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the 35 to 44 cohort expected to grow strongly at a rate of 106%, adding 11,303 residents to reach a total of 21,979.