Schofields (West) - Colebee

Schofields (West) - Colebee 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 (West) - Colebee's population is around 14,588 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 4,577 people (45.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,011 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,942 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 591 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,382 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Schofields (West) - Colebee's 45.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (7.8%) and Greater Sydney, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 74.6% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including natural growth and overseas migration, 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. Anticipating future population dynamics, exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of statistical areas across the nation, is predicted over the period, with the area expected to increase by 9,604 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 61.4% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Schofields (West) - Colebee was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Schofields (West) - Colebee has recorded around 289 residential properties granted approval each year, with 1,445 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 61 so far in FY-26. With an average of 4.7 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is substantially lagging demand, which generally means heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, while new homes are being built at an average construction cost of $223,000€—below regional norms—reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers. There have also been $60,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, suggesting a predominantly residential focus.

When measured against Greater Sydney, Schofields (West) - Colebee has slightly more development (46.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), preserving reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand, though building activity has slowed in recent years. This activity is well above average nationally, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New development consists of 94.0% detached houses and 6.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 168 people per dwelling approval, Schofields (West) - Colebee shows characteristics of a growth area.

Future projections show Schofields (West) - Colebee adding 8,958 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Schofields (West) - Colebee has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 42 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Newpark, Stockland Elara Masterplanned Community, Railway Terrace Schofields High-Density Development, and Sydney Metro - Tallawong to St Marys Extension, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Schofields (West) - Colebee performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Schofields (West) - Colebee possesses a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of just 1.4%, and 3.4% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 8,911 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.8% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (89.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 52.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, finance & insurance, and professional & technical. The area has particular employment specialization in finance & insurance, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. In contrast, education & training employs just 6.3% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 8.9%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 3.4% and labour force increased by 3.2%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Schofields (West) - Colebee. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Schofields (West) - Colebee's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account 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 (West) - Colebee SA2's income level is above the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Schofields (West) - Colebee SA2's median income among taxpayers is $64,689 and the average income stands at $72,762, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney's of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $70,420 (median) and $79,209 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Schofields (West) - Colebee, between the 91st and 97th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 32.6% of residents (4,755 people), mirroring the surrounding region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 53.4% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consume 19.0% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 96th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Schofields (West) - Colebee is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure within Schofields (West) - Colebee, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 98.0% houses and 2.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Schofields (West) - Colebee was lagging that of Sydney metro, at 9.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (66.6%) or rented (23.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Sydney metro average at $3,000, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $580, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Schofields (West) - Colebee's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Schofields (West) - Colebee features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 92.0% of all households, comprising 65.0% couples with children, 18.7% couples without children, and 7.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 8.0%, with lone person households at 6.5% and group households comprising 1.5% of the total. The median household size of 3.4 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Schofields (West) - Colebee shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Schofields (West) - Colebee significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 48.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 31.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational pathways account for 23.8% of qualifications among those aged 15+ – advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (14.1%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.2% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 4.9% 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 reveals 48 active transport stops operating within Schofields (West) - Colebee, comprising a mix of train and buses. These stops are serviced by 22 individual routes, collectively providing 5,838 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 280 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 83%, with 13% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A high 52.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 834 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 121 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Schofields (West) - Colebee, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~8,081 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be asthma and diabetes, impacting 5.4% and 4.2% of residents, respectively, while 83.1% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 5.7% of residents aged 65 and over (835 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, though ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

Schofields (West) - Colebee 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 (West) - Colebee is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 56.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 51.9% born overseas. The main religion in Schofields (West) - Colebee is Christianity, which makes up 43.3% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Hinduism, which comprises 26.5% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Schofields (West) - Colebee are Indian, comprising 21.5% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 3.6%, Other, comprising 20.7% of the population, and Australian, comprising 13.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Filipino is notably overrepresented at 9.2% of Schofields (West) - Colebee (vs 2.0% regionally), Maltese at 2.2% (vs 1.0%) and Samoan at 0.9% (vs 0.5%).

Schofields (West) - Colebee's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

With a median age of 33, Schofields (West) - Colebee is materially younger than the Greater Sydney figure of 37 and is substantially under Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, Schofields (West) - Colebee has a higher concentration of 35 - 44 residents (24.9%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (11.1%). This 35 - 44 concentration is well above the national 14.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 23.1% to 24.9% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort increased from 16.7% to 18.4%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 16.4% to 11.1% and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 10.3% to 9.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Schofields (West) - Colebee. The 15 to 24 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 167%, adding 2,992 residents to reach 4,780.