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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Schofields - East's population was around 40,360 as of Aug 2025. This reflected an increase of 15,230 people (60.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 25,130 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 35,893 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 3,977 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 3,461 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Schofields - East's 60.6% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (6.4%) and the metropolitan area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 73.8% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth were positive factors.

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, placing Schofields - East in the top 10 percent of national areas. The area is expected to increase by 62,275 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 143.2% 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 1,613 new homes approved annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, with around 8,065 homes approved over the past five financial years from FY-20 to FY-25, including 38 approvals so far in FY-26. On average, about 2.9 people have moved to the area per new home constructed over these 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.

This financial year has seen $37.8 million in commercial development approvals recorded, reflecting strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Sydney, Schofields - East has had 329.0% more new home approvals per person recently, providing ample choice for buyers despite a recent easing of construction activity. This activity is well above the national average, indicating strong developer confidence in the area. Current building activity shows 17.0% standalone homes and 83.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands towards more affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a significant change from the current housing mix, which is predominantly houses (75.0%). The location has approximately 130 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Population forecasts suggest Schofields - East will gain around 57,783 residents by 2041.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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 from 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 a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.1% as of June 2025, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

The area saw an estimated employment growth of 6.3% over the past year. As of June 2025, 22,209 residents were in work and workforce participation was 74.0%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and finance & insurance. Finance & insurance is particularly specialized, employing 1.5 times the regional level compared to Schofields - East.

Conversely, education & training employs only 6.9% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 8.9%. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 6.3%, while labour force grew by 6.5%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. National unemployment rate was 4.5% during this period, with national employment growth at 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's forecasts from May 2025 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Schofields - East's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, assuming constant 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 the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is notably higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 during the same period. By March 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $77,171 (median) and $89,398 (average), based on a 10.6% growth in wages since financial year 2022. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Schofields - East rank highly nationally, between the 89th and 94th percentiles. The income bracket of $1,500 to 2,999 captures 38.1% of individuals (15,377) in the area, which aligns with broader trends showing 30.9% in the same category across the broader region. Economic strength is evident through 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

Schofields - East's latest Census data showed 74.9% houses and 25.1% other dwellings, compared to Sydney metro's 84.9% houses and 15.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Schofields - East was 5.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 55.1% and rented at 39.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,817, above Sydney metro's $2,700. Median weekly rent was $550, compared to 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 comprise the remaining 14.4%, with lone person households at 11.3% and group households at 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 significantly higher than Australian and NSW averages. 52.9% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are 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: 14.4% in primary, 7.9% in secondary, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education. Schofields - East has a robust network of 10 schools educating approximately 9,674 students, including 6 primary, 3 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. The area demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages (ICSEA: 1101) and academic achievement. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, with 24.3 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.5, 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

Transport analysis indicates 101 active stops in operation within Schofields - East, offering a blend of lightrail and bus services. These stops are served by 88 distinct routes, together facilitating 7,113 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents situated on average 200 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 1,016 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 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 exceptional health outcomes with very low prevalence of common conditions across all ages.

Approximately 60% (24,135 people) have private health cover, a high rate compared to Greater Sydney. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (5.1%) and mental health issues (4.3%). A majority, 84.6%, report no medical ailments, higher than the Greater Sydney average of 80.0%. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 4.7% (1,876 people) of the population, lower than Greater Sydney's 7.8%. Health outcomes among seniors align with those of the general population.

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 high cultural diversity, with 60.5% speaking a language other than English at home and 56.4% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, at 33.6%. Hinduism is significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average, at 28.4%.

Top ancestry groups are Other (25.5%), Indian (22.8%, above regional average of 16.9%), and Australian (11.7%). Filipino representation is notably high at 4.9% compared to the region's 6.2%. Sri Lankan and Samoan representations are also notable, at 0.8% and 0.9% respectively.

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 notably lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and 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 significantly higher than the national average of 14.2%. Post-2021 Census data 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 decreased from 19.1% to 14.9%, and the 0 to 4 age group has dropped from 10.0% to 7.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Schofields-East's age profile. The 35 to 44 cohort is expected to grow by 106%, adding 11,303 residents and reaching a total of 21,979.