Homebush West

Homebush West lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates, as of November 2025 the estimated population of the Homebush West statistical area (Lv2) is around 9,732. This reflects an increase of 624 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,108. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 9,613 in June 2024, following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 58 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 5,724 persons per square kilometer, placing Homebush West (SA2) in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 6.9% since the 2021 Census exceeded that of its SA4 region at 6.3%, marking it as a growth leader. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 78.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projecting future population dynamics, a significant increase is forecasted for Homebush West (SA2), with an expected rise of 3,126 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 35.8% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Homebush West when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Homebush West has received around 30 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 151 homes. As of FY26, no approvals have been recorded yet. On average, 8.8 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating demand significantly exceeds supply. New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $455,000.

This financial year has seen $5.4 million in commercial approvals, reflecting Homebush West's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area records about 67% of the building activity per person and ranks among the 35th percentile nationally, suggesting relatively constrained buyer choice and interest in existing properties. New development consists of 9.0% detached houses and 91.0% townhouses or apartments, creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 473 people per dwelling approval, Homebush West shows a developed market. Population forecasts indicate the area will gain 3,483 residents by 2041, potentially outpacing current development rates and heightening buyer competition.

Population forecasts indicate Homebush West will gain 3,483 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Homebush West has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

A total of fifteen projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include the Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program, Sydney Metro West - Sydney Olympic Park Station and Precinct, 136 Parramatta Road Mixed-Use Hotel, and 21 Parramatta Road Mixed-Use Development. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Homebush West has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Homebush West has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 4.1% as of September 2025, which is 0.1% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Homebush West is 65.7%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. Retail trade employs 1.4 times more residents than the regional level, while construction employs only 4.6% of local workers, lower than Greater Sydney's 8.6%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, Homebush West's labour force increased by 0.4%, but employment declined by 0.1%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. As of 25-November-25, NSW's employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Homebush West's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The suburb of Homebush West had a median taxpayer income of $46,828 and an average of $60,434 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than national averages, with Greater Sydney having a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% suggest the median income will be approximately $50,977 and the average will be around $65,788. Census data shows that incomes in Homebush West cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. The income distribution is dominated by the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, with 39.3% of residents (3,824 people) falling into this category, similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 20.6% of income in Homebush West, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 56th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Homebush West features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Homebush West's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 5.0% houses and 95.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Sydney metro's 33.5% houses and 66.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Homebush West stood at 8.7%, with the rest either mortgaged (28.1%) or rented (63.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, below Sydney metro's average of $2,436. Median weekly rent in Homebush West was $431, compared to Sydney metro's $465. Nationally, Homebush West's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Homebush West features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 66.6% of all households, including 30.7% couples with children, 25.9% couples without children, and 7.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 33.4%, with lone person households at 22.2% and group households comprising 11.2%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

Homebush West shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

In Homebush West, the educational attainment significantly exceeds national and state averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 54.4% have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. This high level of educational achievement positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 32.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 19.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%.

Vocational pathways account for 20.1% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas making up 12.0% and certificates 8.1%. Educational participation is notably high in the area, with 36.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.7% in tertiary education, 7.6% in primary education, and 4.9% pursuing secondary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 14 active stops operating in Homebush West, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 6 routes, collectively handling 3,872 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 275 metres from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 553 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 276 weekly trips per individual stop.

Homebush West'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 across Homebush West, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 51% (~4,949 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 57.8%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 3.6 and 3.5% of residents respectively. 87.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.0% in Greater Sydney. As of 2016 data, 7.3% (710 people) are aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 14.5%. Health outcomes among seniors align with the general population's health profile.

Homebush West is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Homebush West has a population where 79.8% speak a language other than English at home, with 73.6% born overseas. Hinduism is the predominant religion in Homebush West, comprising 33.4%, compared to 11.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Other (32.9%), Chinese (23.1%), and Indian (14.0%), all substantially higher than regional averages of 17.6%, 17.2%, and 4.4% respectively.

Notably, Korean (4.2%) Filipino (3.0%), and Sri Lankan (0.7%) ethnic groups are overrepresented in Homebush West compared to Greater Sydney's 2.8%, 1.9%, and 0.4% respectively.

Homebush West hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Homebush West has a median age of 32 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Homebush West has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (29.9%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (6.5%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has increased from 18.0% to 19.6%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 32.0% to 29.9%. Demographic projections indicate that Homebush West's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the strongest growth expected in the 45-54 age group, which is projected to increase by 79%, adding 642 residents to reach a total of 1,460.