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 around 40,717 as of November 2025. This figure represents a 62% increase from the 2021 Census count of 25,130 people. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 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 nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The area's growth rate exceeded both state (6.7%) and metropolitan averages, marking it as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 73.8% of overall population gains recently, with all drivers being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a 2022 base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a 2021 base year are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, Schofields - East is predicted to experience exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10% nationally over the period from 2025 to 2041. The area is expected to increase by 62,275 persons by 2041, reflecting a total gain of 141%.

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 FY-21 to FY-25, around 6,728 homes were approved, with an additional 68 approved so far in FY-26. On average, about 2.9 people have moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years, indicating strong demand which supports property values.

The average expected construction cost of new homes is $394,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. This financial year has seen $37.8 million in commercial approvals, reflecting robust commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Sydney, Schofields-East records 174.0% more development activity per person, offering ample choice for buyers despite recent moderation in development activity. This level is significantly higher than the national average, indicating strong developer confidence in the location. New developments consist of 17.0% detached dwellings and 83.0% attached dwellings, favoring higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a considerable shift from the current housing mix, which is predominantly houses (75.0%). With around 130 people per approval, Schofields-East reflects a developing area.

By 2041, it is projected to grow by approximately 57,426 residents, with present construction rates appearing 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 in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 57 projects that could affect the area. Notable ones include CASA at Sapphire Estate, Akuna Vista (Nirimba Fields), Landcom Demonstration Precinct, Schofields, and Schofields Square Stages 2 & 3. 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. Its 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, 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 services, and finance & insurance. Finance & insurance is particularly prominent, employing 1.5 times the regional average.

Conversely, education & training employs only 6.9% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 8.9%. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels in Schofields - East increased by 6.3%, while the labour force grew by 6.5%. This resulted in a rise in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6% and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. As of Nov-25, NSW's employment contracted by 0.03%, with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia projects national employment 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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. Nationally, this is extremely high compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 during the same period. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $78,574 (median) and $91,023 (average), based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 12.61%. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Schofields - East all rank highly nationally, between the 89th and 93rd percentiles. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 38.1% of the community (15,513 individuals), which is consistent with broader trends across the broader 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 still 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 held in 2016, comprised 74.9% houses and 25.1% 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, as of 2016, was $2,817, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $550. Nationally, Schofields - East's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 constitute 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 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

Schofields - East has a higher educational attainment than the national average. Among residents aged 15 and above, 52.9% have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in New South Wales (NSW). This is due to a high proportion of Bachelor degrees (32.6%), postgraduate qualifications (18.0%), and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational pathways account for 22.6%, with advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 12.2%.

Educational participation is also notably 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

Public transport analysis shows 101 active transport stops operating within Schofields - East. These comprise a mix of lightrail 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 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 a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 60% of the total population (24,348 people) has private health cover, which is exceptionally high. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.1 and 4.3% of residents respectively. A total of 84.6% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 80.0% across Greater Sydney. As of 2021, 4.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,893 people), which is 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, surveyed in 2016, had a population where 60.5% spoke languages other than English at home and 56.4% were born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 33.6%. Hinduism, however, was significantly higher than average, at 28.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 20.2%.

Ancestry-wise, 'Other' topped at 25.5%, Indian followed closely at 22.8% (higher than the regional average of 16.9%), and Australian was 11.7%. Notable ethnic group representations included Filipino at 4.9% (vs regional 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 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 grown from 8.7% to 11.4%, while the 35-44 cohort increased from 24.7% to 26.4%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has declined from 19.1% to 14.9%, and the 0-4 age group dropped from 10.0% to 7.9%. Demographic modeling indicates that Schofields-East's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 35-44 cohort at 104%, adding 11,209 residents to reach a total of 21,979.