Schofields - East

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 approximately 40,717 as of November 2025. This represents a growth of 15,587 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 25,130 people. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 35,895 in June 2024 and an additional 4,088 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,492 persons per square kilometer, placing Schofields - East in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 62.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state (6.7%) and metropolitan areas, making it a growth leader in the region. 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 adopting 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 uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041 based on these aggregations. Considering projected demographic shifts, Schofields - East is predicted to experience exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of national areas. By 2041, the area is expected to increase by 62,275 persons, reflecting a total gain of 141.0% over the 17 years based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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 1345 new homes approved annually. Between FY2021 and FY2025, around 6728 homes were approved, with 90 more approved in FY2026 so far. 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.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $204000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. This financial year has seen $37800000 in commercial approvals registered, indicating robust commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Schofields - East records 174% more development activity per person, providing ample choice for buyers, although recent periods have shown some moderation in development activity. This level is notably higher than the national average, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New development consists of 17% detached dwellings and 83% attached dwellings, focusing on higher-density living to create more affordable entry points and suit downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a significant shift from the current housing mix, which is 75% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. With around 130 people per approval, Schofields - East reflects a developing area.

Looking ahead, Schofields - East is expected to grow by approximately 57426 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Schofields - East has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 57 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include CASA at Sapphire Estate, Akuna Vista (Nirimba Fields), Landcom Demonstration Precinct in Schofields, and Schofields Square Stages 2 & 3. The following list details projects of particular relevance.

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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. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year is estimated at 5.7%. As of September 2025, 23,408 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.3% and workforce participation at 74.0%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and finance & insurance. Finance & insurance is particularly prominent, employing 1.5 times the regional average, while education & training employs only 6.9%, below Greater Sydney's 8.9%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.7% and labour force grew by 5.6%, keeping the unemployment rate stable at 1.9%. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1%, labour force grow by 2.4%, and unemployment increase to 4.2%. Statewide in NSW as of 25-Nov-25, employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 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 local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

The Schofields - East SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $69,775 and an average income of $80,830 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is significantly higher than the national median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 in Greater Sydney during the same period. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 12.61% from financial year 2022 to September 2025, estimated incomes for Schofields - East SA2 would be approximately $78,574 (median) and $91,023 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Schofields - East SA2 rank highly nationally, between the 89th and 93rd percentiles. The income bracket of $1,500 to $2,999 captures 38.1% of the community (15,513 individuals), which is consistent with broader trends across the area showing 30.9% in the same category. Economic strength is evident through 42.8% of households achieving high weekly earnings 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, 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 rest either mortgaged (55.1%) or rented (39.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,817, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,700. Median weekly rent was $550, compared to Sydney metro's $540. Nationally, Schofields - East's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,817 versus 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 Greater Sydney's 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 holding university qualifications. This compares to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. 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, including 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 education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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 lightrail and bus services. There are 88 individual routes operating in total, providing 7,113 weekly passenger trips combined.

The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located within 200 meters of the nearest stop. On average, there are 1,016 trips per day across all routes, which amounts 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

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

Private health cover is high at approximately 60% (24,348 people). The most prevalent conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.1% and 4.3% respectively. A total of 84.6% report no medical ailments, compared to 80.0% in Greater Sydney. The area has 4.7% residents aged 65 and over (1,893 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 and 56.4% born overseas as of the latest data from June 2021. Christianity is the predominant religion in Schofields-East, comprising 33.6% of people. 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 represented groups are Other at 25.5%, Indian at 22.8%, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 16.9%, and Australian at 11.7%. Notably, Filipino representation is overrepresented at 4.9% compared to the regional average of 6.2%, Samoan at 0.9% vs 0.6%, and Sri Lankan at 0.8% vs 0.9%.

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 well above the national average of 14.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows 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 Schofields-East's age profile will significantly change by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 35 to 44 cohort at 104%, adding 11,209 residents to reach a total of 21,979.