Schofields (West) - Colebee
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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

As of August 2025, Schofields (West) - Colebee's population is approximately 14,329. This represents a 43.1% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 10,011 people. The change was inferred from the ABS estimated resident population of 13,942 in June 2024 and an additional 587 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 1,358 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Schofields (West) - Colebee's growth rate of 43.1% since the 2021 census surpassed the state's growth rate of 6.4%, indicating its status 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 adopts 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 uses 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. Future population dynamics predict exceptional growth, placing Schofields (West) - Colebee in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationally. By 2041, the area is expected to increase by 9,604 persons, representing a total increase of 64.3% over the 17-year period based on the 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 recorded approximately 289 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 1445 homes were approved, with an additional 32 approved in FY26 as of present. On average, 4.7 people have moved to the area per dwelling built over these five years.

This supply lagging demand indicates heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, with new homes being constructed at an average expected cost of $495,000. Commercial approvals this financial year amount to $60,000, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Comparatively, Schofields West Colebee has slightly more development activity than the Greater Sydney regional average, with 46% higher per capita development over the five-year period from FY21 to FY25. 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 consists of 94% detached houses and 6% 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 indicate that by 2041, Schofields West Colebee is expected to add approximately 9217 residents. 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 very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 38 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Melonba High School and Primary School, Newpark, Jasmine - Schofield Gardens by ALAND, and 72 Junction Road Schofields Townhouses. 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 notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 1.5% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.5%. As of June 2025, 8,457 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 73.7%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for employment are health care & social assistance, finance & insurance, and professional & technical services. Finance & insurance employs 1.5 times the regional average in Colebee.

Education & training employs only 6.3% of local workers compared to Greater Sydney's 8.9%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data analysis. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 6.5%, matching labour force growth and keeping unemployment stable at 2.7%. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced 2.6% employment growth and a slight rise in unemployment to 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's May 2025 forecasts project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Colebee's industry mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though these are illustrative extrapolations not accounting for localized population changes.

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

Schofields (West) - Colebee's median income among taxpayers was $61,090 and average income stood at $68,796 in the financial year 2022, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This compares to Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since the financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $68,793 (median) and $77,471 (average) as of September 2025. From the Census conducted in 2021, household, family and personal incomes all ranked highly in Schofields (West) - Colebee, between the 92nd and 98th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicated that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominated with 32.6% of residents (4,671 people), mirroring the surrounding region where 30.9% occupied this bracket. Higher earners represented a substantial presence with 53.4% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consumed 19.0% of income, though strong earnings still 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

Dwelling structure in Schofields (West) - Colebee, as per the latest Census, was 98.0% houses and 2.0% other dwellings. This is compared to Sydney metro's 84.9% houses and 15.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Schofields (West) - Colebee stood at 9.8%, with the rest either mortgaged (66.6%) or rented (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 $490. Nationally, Schofields (West) - Colebee's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $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, 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 at 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 a significant advantage with 48.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% statewide in NSW. 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 among those aged 15+, 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. Nirimba Fields Public School serves Schofields (West) - Colebee, enrolling 131 students as of a specific date. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with an ICSEA score of 1113. Secondary options are available in nearby areas. Local school capacity is limited at 0.9 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.3, resulting in many families traveling for schooling.

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

Transport analysis indicates 34 active transport stops operating within Schofields (West) - Colebee. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. They are serviced by 22 individual routes, collectively providing 4,445 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 282 meters from the nearest transport 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 demonstrates excellent health outcomes with low prevalence rates for common conditions across all ages. Approximately 54% of its total population (~7694 people) has private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 58.5%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and diabetes, affecting 5.4% and 4.2% of residents respectively. Around 83.1% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 80.0%. Only 5.5% of residents are aged 65 or over (788 people), lower than the 7.8% in Greater Sydney. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require additional 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 one of the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 56.4% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home, according to data from June 2016. Additionally, 51.9% of the population were born overseas during this period. Christianity is the dominant religion in Schofields West-Colebee, accounting for 43.3% of the population.

However, Hinduism stands out as significantly 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%). Notably, Filipino representation is higher than the regional average at 9.2%, as are Maltese (2.2%) and Samoan (0.9%) residents.

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

The median age of Schofields (West) - Colebee is 33 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 years and Australia's national median age 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 proportion of those aged 5-14 has risen from 16.7% to 18.1%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 16.4% to 12.1%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Schofields (West) - Colebee, with the strongest projected growth in the 15-24 age cohort, which is expected to grow by 177%, adding 3,054 residents to reach a total of 4,780.