Schofields (West) - Colebee
Statistical Area - sa2

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 was around 14,329 as of August 2025. This reflected an increase of 4,318 people from the 2021 Census figure of 10,011. The growth was inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,942 in June 2024 and the addition of 587 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density of 1,358 persons per square kilometer, exceeding national averages assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 43.1% since the 2021 Census surpassed both state (6.4%) and metropolitan averages, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration accounted for approximately 74.6% of recent population gains, with all drivers contributing positively to growth.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a 2021 base year. Future growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Schofields (West) - Colebee is projected to have an additional 9,604 persons, representing a total increase of 64.3% over the 17-year period based on latest population numbers.

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 granted approximately 289 residential property approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 1,445 homes were approved, with an additional 32 approved in FY-26 as of present. Each year, an average of 4.7 people have moved to the area for each dwelling constructed during this period.

This indicates a significant gap between supply and demand, potentially leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost value for new homes in the area is approximately $495,000. Commercial approvals this financial year totalled $60,000, reflecting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Schofields (West) - Colebee has shown slightly higher development activity, with 46.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period.

This has preserved reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. However, building activity has slowed in recent years. Nationally, this activity is well above average, indicating strong developer confidence in the area. New developments consist of 94.0% detached houses and 6.0% townhouses or apartments, 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 suggest that by 2041, the area will add approximately 9,217 residents. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Schofields (West) - Colebee has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 39 projects potentially impacting the region. Notable initiatives include Melonba High School and Primary School, Newpark development, Jasmine-Schofield Gardens by ALAND, and 72 Junction Road Schofields Townhouses. The following details projects likely to be 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 a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate as of June 2025 was 1.5%.

Over the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 6.5%. In June 2025, 8,457 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.7% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Colebee was 73.7%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, finance & insurance, and professional & technical services.

The area specializes in finance & insurance with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. Conversely, education & training employs only 6.3% of local workers compared to Greater Sydney's 8.9%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census working population versus resident population count. From June 2024 to June 2025, employment levels increased by 6.5%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable at 1.7% while the labour force also grew by 6.5%. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a slight rise in unemployment to 4.5%. State-level data for NSW as of Sep-25 shows employment contracted by 0.41%, losing 19,270 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5% with employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that over five years, employment could increase by approximately 6.9%, and over ten years by about 14.1%, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of local industry-specific projections.

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

Schofields (West) - Colebee has an income level above the national average according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers is $61,090 and the average income stands at $68,796, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on a 10.6% growth in wages since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $67,566 (median) and $76,088 (average) as of March 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Schofields (West) - Colebee, between the 92nd and 98th percentiles nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 to 2,999 dominates with 32.6% of residents (4,671 people), mirroring the surrounding region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 53.4% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 19.0% of income, but 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

The dwelling structure in Schofields (West) - Colebee, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, consisted of 98.0% houses and 2.0% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is in contrast to Sydney metropolitan areas which had 84.9% houses and 15.1% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Schofields (West) - Colebee was lower at 9.8%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 66.6% and rented dwellings making up 23.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area, as of the Census date, was $3,000, significantly higher than Sydney metropolitan areas which averaged $2,700. Similarly, the median weekly rent figure for Schofields (West) - Colebee stood at $580 compared to Sydney metro's $540. Nationally, mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863 and rents were substantially less at $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 8.0%, with lone person households at 6.5% and group households comprising 1.5%. The median household size is 3.4 people, which is 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 48.6% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, higher than Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 31.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational pathways account for 23.8%, 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: primary (13.2%), secondary (7.9%), and tertiary (4.9%).

Nirimba Fields Public School serves Schofields (West) - Colebee, with an enrollment of 131 students, and demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages (ICSEA: 1113). The area has limited local school capacity (0.9 places per 100 residents vs regional average of 16.3), leading many families to travel for schooling.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The transport analysis indicates that Schofields (West) - Colebee has 34 active public transport stops. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services, with 22 individual routes operating in total. The combined weekly passenger trips across these routes amount to 4,445.

Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 282 meters to the nearest stop. The service frequency averages 635 trips per day across all routes, which equates 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 health conditions across all ages. Approximately 54% (~7,694 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 58.5%.

Asthma and diabetes are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 5.4% and 4.2% respectively. About 83.1% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 80.0% in Greater Sydney. The area has a lower proportion of seniors (aged 65 and over), at 5.5% (788 people), than Greater Sydney's 7.8%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require particular 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 has a high level of cultural diversity, with 56.4% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 51.9% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Schofields West-Colebee, comprising 43.3% of its population. Hinduism is notably prevalent at 26.5%, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 20.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Indian (21.5%), Other (20.7%), and Australian (13.2%). Certain ethnic groups show significant representation: Filipino at 9.2% (compared to 6.2% regionally), Maltese at 2.2% (vs 1.7%), and Samoan at 0.9% (vs 0.6%).

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

Schofields (West) - Colebee has a median age of 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 percentage of residents aged 35-44 (24.9%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (3.5%). This 35-44 age group concentration is significantly higher than the national average of 14.2%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 23.1% to 24.9% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort has risen from 16.7% to 18.1%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has decreased from 16.4% to 12.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic shifts in Schofields (West) - Colebee, with the strongest projected growth in the 15 to 24 cohort, which is expected to grow by 177%, adding 3,054 residents to reach a total of 4,780.