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 around 14,906 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 4,895 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,011. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,743 in June 2025 and an additional 592 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,412 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Schofields (West) - Colebee's growth rate of 48.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the state's 7.1% and Greater Sydney's growth. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 70.0% 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 released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Exceptional growth is predicted over this period, placing the area in the top 10 percent of statistical areas across the nation. The population is expected to increase by 9,292 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 61.2% over the 16 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 approximately 289 residential property approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 1445 homes were approved, with an additional 67 approved in FY26 as of now. On average, about 4.7 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during these five years.

This indicates that supply has been substantially lagging demand, which typically leads to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost value of new homes is around $223,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms. Commercial approvals this financial year totalled $60,000, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. When comparing Schofields West Colebee with Greater Sydney, the area has shown slightly higher development activity, approximately 36.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years.

This has helped preserve 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 appealing to those seeking space. 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 9129 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 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 40 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones include Newpark, Stockland Elara Masterplanned Community, Railway Terrace Schofields High-Density Development, and Sydney Metro - Tallawong to St Marys Corridor (T2SM). Below is a list of those most likely to be 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 1.4% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.4%.

There were 8,911 residents employed by December 2025, with an unemployment rate of 2.8%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Colebee was 84.1%, higher than Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 52.3% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment are health care & social assistance, finance & insurance, and professional & technical services.

Colebee specializes in finance & insurance, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. Education & training employs only 6.3% of local workers, lower than Greater Sydney's 8.9%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by the resident-to-working population ratio. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 3.4%, labour force grew by 3.2%, reducing unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2% and a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to 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 income level above the national average according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers was $64,689 and the average income stood at $72,762, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $71,365 (median) and $80,271 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all ranked highly in Schofields (West) - Colebee, between the 91st and 97th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicated that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominated with 32.6% of residents (4,859 people), mirroring the surrounding region where 30.9% occupied this bracket. Higher earners represented 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 placed it 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 in the latest Census. This is compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The home ownership level was at 9.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 66.6% and rented dwellings at 23.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, above Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was $580, compared to Sydney metro's $470. 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 making up 1.5%. The median household size is 3.4 people, which 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 shows a significant advantage with 48.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications compared to the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. This high level of educational attainment positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common, held by 31.7% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational pathways account for 23.8% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 9.7% and certificates 14.1%.

Educational participation is notably high in the area, 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

The analysis of public transport in Schofields (West) - Colebee shows that there are 48 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services, with 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 dominant mode of transport for these residents is car at 83%, while train accounts for 13%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, which is above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high percentage of residents work from home, with 52.3% doing so, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. The 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 shows excellent results for Schofields (West) - Colebee, according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions have very low prevalence across all age groups.

Private health cover is very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~8,257 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions are asthma and diabetes, affecting 5.4 and 4.2% of residents respectively, while 83.1% report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 5.7% of residents aged 65 and over (849 people), lower than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong but rank lower nationally compared to 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 has a population where 56.4% speak a language other than English at home and 51.9% were born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, with 43.3% of people adhering to it. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, comprising 26.5% compared to the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Indian at 21.5%, Other at 20.7%, and Australian at 13.2%. There are also notable divergences in the representation of Filipino (9.2% vs regional 2.0%), Maltese (2.2% vs 1.0%), and Samoan (0.9% vs 0.5%) ethnic groups.

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 (24.4%), but fewer residents aged 65-74 (3.6%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.3%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has grown from 10.9% to 12.8%, while those aged 45 to 54 have increased from 10.7% to 12.4%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has declined from 16.4% to 11.7%, and the proportion of those aged 0 to 4 has dropped from 10.3% to 9.0%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Schofields (West) - Colebee, with the strongest projected growth occurring in the 15 to 24 age group, which is expected to grow by 166%, adding 3,162 residents to reach a total of 5,063.