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

Schofields (West) - Colebee's population is approximately 14,336 as of November 2025. This represents an increase of 4,325 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,011. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 13,942 in June 2024 and an additional 589 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,358 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Schofields (West) - Colebee's growth rate of 43.2% since the 2021 Census exceeds both the state and metropolitan area averages, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 74.6% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and 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 are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics predict exceptional growth, placing Schofields (West) - Colebee in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationally, with an expected increase of 9,604 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 64.2% over the 17-year period.

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 approved approximately 289 residential properties annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 1,445 homes were granted approval, with an additional 38 approved in FY-26. Each year, on average, about 4.7 people moved to the area for each dwelling built during these five years.

This indicates substantial demand outstripping supply, which often leads to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost of new homes is approximately $495,000. In FY-26, there have been $60,000 in commercial approvals, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Comparatively, Schofields (West) - Colebee has slightly more development activity than the Greater Sydney average, with 46.0% more development per person over the five-year period.

This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. However, building activity has slowed in recent years. Nationally, this activity is above average, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New development primarily consists of detached houses (94.0%) and townhouses or apartments (6.0%), maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes. With around 168 people per dwelling approval, Schofields (West) - Colebee exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Future projections estimate that Schofields (West) - Colebee will add approximately 9,210 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given 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 30% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 38 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include Newpark, Stockland Elara Masterplanned Community, Railway Terrace Schofields High-Density Development, and Sydney Metro - Tallawong to St Marys Extension. The following list details those most relevant.

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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 has an educated workforce with a notable presence in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 1.5% as of June 2025.

The area saw estimated employment growth of 6.5% over the previous year. As of June 2025, 8457 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.7%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was higher at 73.7%. Key industries included health care & social assistance, finance & insurance, and professional & technical services.

Finance & insurance had a high employment share, at 1.5 times the regional level. Education & training employed only 6.3% of local workers compared to Greater Sydney's 8.9%. Employment opportunities appeared limited locally based on Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 6.5% while labour force grew by the same rate, keeping unemployment stable at 1.5%. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a slight rise in unemployment to 4.2%. Statewide, NSW employment contracted slightly by 0.03% (losing 2260 jobs) as of Nov-25, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, lower than the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Schofields West - Colebee's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 had an above average income level according to AreaSearch aggregated ATO data for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers was $61,090 and the average income stood at $68,796, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $68,793 (median) and $77,471 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census showed household, family and personal incomes ranked highly in Schofields (West) - Colebee, between the 91st and 97th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicated that 32.6% of residents (4,673 people) earned $1,500-$2,999 weekly, mirroring the surrounding region at 30.9%. Higher earners made up a substantial presence with 53.4% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consumed 19.0% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 96th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking was in the 9th decile.

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

Schofields (West) - Colebee had 98.0% houses and 2.0% other dwellings as of the latest Census, compared to Sydney metro's 84.9% houses and 15.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Schofields (West) - Colebee was at 9.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 66.6% and rented ones at 23.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,700. Median weekly rent in the area was $580, compared to Sydney metro's $540. Nationally, Schofields (West) - Colebee's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were 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 constitute 92.0% of all households, including 65.0% couples with children, 18.7% couples without children, and 7.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 8.0%, with lone person households at 6.5% and group households comprising 1.5% of the total. The median household size is 3.4 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.3.

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 shows a significant advantage with 48.6% of residents aged 15 years and above holding university qualifications, compared to the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational pathways account for 23.8% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 14.1%. Educational participation is 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

Transport analysis shows 34 active stops in Schofields (West) - Colebee, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 22 routes, facilitating 4,445 weekly passenger trips. Residential accessibility to transport is rated good, with residents typically located 282 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 635 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 130 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

Schofields (West) - Colebee shows excellent health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover stands at approximately 54% (~7,698 people), slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 58.5%.

Asthma and diabetes are most prevalent, affecting 5.4% and 4.2% respectively. About 83.1% report no medical ailments, compared to 80.0% in Greater Sydney. The area has 5.5% (788 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 7.8%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention.

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 Australia, with 56.4% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 51.9% born overseas as of the latest data available. Christianity is the predominant religion in Schofields West-Colebee, making up 43.3% of the population. However, Hinduism is notably overrepresented, comprising 26.5% of the population compared to the Greater Sydney average of 20.2%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Indian (21.5%), Other (20.7%), and Australian (13.2%). There are also significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Filipino is overrepresented at 9.2% compared to the regional average of 6.2%, Maltese at 2.2% versus 1.7%, and Samoan at 0.9% against a regional average of 0.6%.

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

The median age of Schofields (West) - Colebee is 33, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Schofields (West) - Colebee has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (24.9%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (3.5%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.2%. According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has increased from 23.1% to 24.9%, while the 5-14 age group has grown from 16.7% to 18.1%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 16.4% to 12.1%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 suggest substantial demographic changes in Schofields (West) - Colebee, with the strongest projected growth in the 15-24 age cohort, expected to increase by 177%, adding 3,053 residents to reach a total of 4,780.