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 14,581 as of November 2025. This represents a 45.6% increase from the 2021 Census population of 10,011 people. The growth was inferred from 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 of 1,382 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate exceeded both the state (7.6%) and Greater Sydney regions. 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. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics predict exceptional growth, placing the area in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationally. By 2041, the population is expected to increase by 9,604 persons, reflecting a total increase of 61.5% over the 17 years based on the latest annual ERP 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 recorded approximately 289 residential property approvals annually. Between financial years FY21 and FY25, around 1445 homes were approved, with an additional 52 approved in FY26 as of now. Each dwelling built over these five years attracted an average of 4.7 people per year to the area.

This supply has lagged behind demand, indicating heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost value for new homes is around $223,000, which is below regional norms, reflecting more affordable housing options. Commercial approvals this financial year totaled $60,000, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Schofields West Colebee has had slightly higher development activity over the past five years, with 46.0% above the regional average per person.

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, reflecting 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 focused 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 8965 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current development patterns continue, 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 to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 42 projects that could affect this region. Notable projects 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 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 a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector notably represented. The unemployment rate was 1.3% as of September 2025. Employment growth in the past year was estimated at 5.9%.

There were 8,929 residents employed by September 2025, with an unemployment rate of 2.9%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was high at 89.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 52.3% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment were health care & social assistance, finance & insurance, and professional & technical services.

Schofields (West) - Colebee had a high specialization in finance & insurance, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. Conversely, education & training employed only 6.3% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 8.9%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population count versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.9%, while labour force grew by 5.6%, causing a slight decrease in unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a small rise in unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project total employment 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 should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not consider 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 had incomes above the national average according to latest 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 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $70,420 (median) and $79,209 (average) as of September 2025. From the Census conducted in 2021, incomes in Schofields (West) - Colebee ranked highly nationally, between the 91st and 97th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income brackets showed that 32.6% of residents (4,753 people) fell within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, mirroring the surrounding region where 30.9% occupied this bracket. Higher earners made up a substantial presence with 53.4% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power in the community. High housing costs consumed 19.0% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 96th percentile nationally, 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 as of the latest Census, compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% 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, above Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in the area was $580, higher than Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Schofields (West) - Colebee's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents 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, consisting of 65.0% couples with children, 18.7% couples without children, and 7.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for 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 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 is driven by bachelor degrees, which account for 31.7% of qualifications in the area, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational pathways are also prevalent, with advanced diplomas making up 9.7% and certificates 14.1% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and above. Educational participation is notably high in the area, with 32.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 13.2% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Schofields (West) - Colebee has 48 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 22 different routes, collectively facilitating 5,838 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 280 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 83%, while train usage stands at 13%. The area has an average vehicle ownership of 1.6 per dwelling, higher than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 52.3% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 834 trips per day, translating 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

Schofields West - Colebee shows excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's evaluation. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups.

Private health cover was found to be high at approximately 55% of the total population (~8,077 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. The most prevalent medical conditions were asthma (5.4%) and diabetes (4.2%). A majority, 83.1%, reported being free from medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. As of 2021, 5.5% of residents are aged 65 and over (801 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.3%. Health outcomes among seniors were strong but ranked 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 languages other than English at home, with 51.9% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 43.3%. Hinduism is significantly higher at 26.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 5.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Indian (21.5%), Other (20.7%), and Australian (13.2%). Notably, Filipino representation is 9.2% (regional average: 2.0%), Maltese is 2.2% (vs regional 1.0%), and Samoan is 0.9% (vs regional 0.5%).

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 had a higher concentration of residents aged 35-44 (24.9%) in the 2021 Census but fewer residents aged 65-74 (3.5%). This 35-44 age group was significantly higher than the national average of 14.2%. Between the 2016 and 2021 Censuses, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 increased from 23.1% to 24.9%, while those aged 5 to 14 grew from 16.7% to 18.1%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 decreased from 16.4% to 12.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Schofields (West) - Colebee, with the strongest projected growth in the 15 to 24 age cohort, expected to increase by 172%, adding 3,024 residents to reach a total of 4,780.