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

As of Feb 2026, the population of Homebush West is estimated at around 9,733, reflecting an increase of 625 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 6.9% increase from the previous census figure of 9,108 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 9,613 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 59 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 5,725 persons per square kilometer, placing Homebush West in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 6.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's growth rate of 6.5%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 78.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth in Homebush West.

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 utilises the 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. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Homebush West is forecasted to experience a significant population increase in the top quartile of statistical areas across the nation. By 2041, the suburb's population is expected to increase by 3,120 persons, 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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Homebush West has experienced around 30 dwellings receiving development approval each year over the past five financial years up to FY25. This totals an estimated 151 homes. So far in FY26, no approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 8.8 people moved to the area for each dwelling built.

Demand significantly exceeds new supply, which typically results in price growth and increased buyer competition. New dwellings are developed at an average value of $455,000, somewhat higher than regional norms, reflecting quality-focused development. This financial year has seen $5.4 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Homebush West records about 67% of the building activity per person and places among the 35th percentile of areas assessed nationally. This results in relatively constrained buyer choice, supporting interest in existing properties.

New development consists of 9.0% detached houses and 91.0% townhouses or apartments, focusing on higher-density living to create 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 Homebush West will gain 3,482 residents by 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

AreaSearch has identified 15 projects that could impact the area, with key ones being 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 provides details on those 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 4.0% as of September 2025, slightly below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is high at 80.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%.

According to Census responses, 36.6% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. Retail trade is particularly specialized, employing 1.4 times the regional level. However, construction employs only 4.6% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 8.6%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Homebush West's labour force increased by 0.3%, while employment declined by 0.1%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with an unemployment rise of 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project 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 should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years. However, these estimates are simple extrapolations and do not account for localized population projections.

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 income of $60,434 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures are lower than the national averages. In Greater Sydney, the median income was $60,817 and the average was $83,003 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, the estimated median income for Homebush West as of September 2025 would be approximately $50,977 and the average would be around $65,788. Census data indicates that incomes in Homebush West cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. The majority of residents, 39.3% or 3,825 people, fall into the income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999, which is similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 30.9%. Housing costs consume 20.6% of income in Homebush West. Despite high housing costs, disposable income ranks 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

The dwelling structure in Homebush West, 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 figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Homebush West had a home ownership rate of 8.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.1% and rented ones at 63.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure for Homebush West was $431, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Homebush West's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Homebush West features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-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 smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

Homebush West's residents aged 15 and above have a higher educational attainment than national averages. Specifically, 54.4% hold university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and New South Wales' 32.2%. The area has a strong focus on higher education, with bachelor degrees being the most common at 32.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 19.6%, and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational pathways are also pursued, with advanced diplomas accounting for 12.0% and certificates for 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

Homebush West has 18 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by six routes, collectively handling 3,872 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated good, with residents typically located 275 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant mode at 53%, followed by train at 33% and bus at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.6 per dwelling, below the regional average.

In 2021 Census data, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions, 36.6% of residents worked from home. Service frequency averages 553 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 215 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

Homebush West shows excellent health outcomes according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups.

Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~4950 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. The most common conditions are asthma (3.6%) and mental health issues (3.5%). 87.2% report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Only 7.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (749 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Senior health outcomes align with the general population nationally.

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, as per the 2016 Census, has a population where 79.8% speak languages other than English at home and 73.6% were born overseas. The dominant religion is Hinduism, with 33.4%, compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other (32.9%), Chinese (23.1%), and Indian (14.0%).

These percentages are higher than the regional averages of 16.0%, 8.4%, and 3.6% respectively. Notable divergences include Korean at 4.2% (regional average: 1.1%), Filipino at 3.0% (regional average: 2.0%), and Sri Lankan at 0.7% (regional average: 0.3%).

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 (28.8%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (6.5%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has increased from 18.0% to 19.9%, while those aged 65-74 have risen from 3.8% to 5.0%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 32.0% to 28.8%. Demographic projections suggest that Homebush West's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 45-54 cohort, which is expected to increase by 72%, adding 611 residents and reaching a total of 1,458.