Schofields

Schofields 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 May 2026, the population of Schofields is estimated at around 20,052, reflecting an increase of 4,839 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 15,213 for the suburb. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 19,037 following examination of ABS data released in June 2025 and an additional 2,176 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 2,258 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the national average according to AreaSearch's assessments. Schofields' growth rate of 31.8% since the 2021 census surpassed both the state (7.1%) and Greater Sydney averages, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 73.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch's projections for Schofields are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections 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 the years 2032 to 2041. Considering these projected demographic shifts, Schofields is predicted to experience exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of national statistical areas. By 2041, the suburb is expected to expand by 10,652 persons, reflecting an increase of 46.6% in total over the 16-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Schofields was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Schofields shows approximately 759 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 3,796 homes. As of FY26115 approvals have been recorded. Each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25 has resulted in an average of 2.8 new residents per year, indicating strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value for new homes is $412,000.

In FY26, there have been $19.4 million in commercial approvals, reflecting steady investment activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Schofields has 138% more development activity per person, offering buyers ample choice despite a recent slowdown in building activity. This high level of activity reflects strong developer confidence in the area. Recent construction comprises 29% standalone homes and 71% medium and high-density housing, providing accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This shift from the current housing mix (84% houses) addresses reduced development site availability and changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. Schofields has approximately 194 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects a gain of 9,352 residents by 2041.

With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially exceeding current population forecasts.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 41 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones include Landcom Demonstration Precinct at Schofields, Tallawong Station Precinct South also in Schofields, Schofields Square Stages 2 and 3, and Akuna Vista (Nirimba Fields). The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market strength in Schofields positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Schofields has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 1.9% as of AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of December 2025, 9,809 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.3%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was higher at 74.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 52.7% of residents worked from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment sectors were health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and finance & insurance. Finance & insurance had notably high representation at 1.5 times the regional average.

Conversely, education & training employed only 6.5% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 8.9%. The predominantly residential area seemed to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison between working population and resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 4.8%, accompanied by a similar decline in employment, with unemployment remaining stable. Meanwhile, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Schofields' employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

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

The suburb of Schofields' income level is well above average nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Schofields is $66,725 and the average income stands at $76,764. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $73,611 (median) and $84,686 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Schofields, between the 89th and 93rd percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 38.2% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (7,659 residents), mirroring the surrounding region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. A significant 43.1% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting prosperity pockets driving robust local economic activity. High housing costs consume 19.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 91st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Schofields is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Schofields, as per the latest Census, consisted of 83.5% houses and 16.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Schofields stood at 8.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 59.7% and rented ones at 31.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, above Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in Schofields was $540, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Schofields' mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Schofields features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 88.1% of all households, consisting of couples with children (58.7%), couples without children (19.0%), and single parent families (9.4%). Non-family households account for 11.9%, including lone person households at 9.7% and group households at 2.4%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

Schofields has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above, with 51.7% holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%, indicating a significant educational advantage for the area. Bachelor degrees are the most common type of university qualification held by Schofields residents, at 32.1%. Postgraduate qualifications follow with 17.4%, and graduate diplomas account for 2.2% of qualifications in this age group.

Vocational pathways make up 23.0% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas comprising 9.5% and certificates making up 13.5%. Educational participation is notably high in Schofields, with 33.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.0% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 4.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Schofields has 73 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 58 different routes, collectively facilitating 6,185 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good with residents typically located 226 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, primarily using cars (74%), followed by trains (19%). Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 52.7% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency across all routes averages 883 trips daily, equating to approximately 84 weekly trips per individual stop.

Schofields's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Schofields' health outcomes show excellent results according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups.

Private health cover is high at approximately 57% of the total population (~11,479 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (5.1%) and mental health issues (4.3%). A majority of residents (84.0%) report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Schofields has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 4.6% (922 people) compared to 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors align with national rankings and are broadly similar to those of the general population.

Schofields 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 has one of the most culturally diverse populations in Australia, with 57.9% speaking a language other than English at home and 53.6% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Schofields, comprising 36.6% of its population. However, Hinduism is significantly overrepresented, making up 30.7%, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other at 23.1%, Indian at 22.9%, and Australian at 13.2%. Notably, Filipino, Maltese, and Sri Lankan ethnicities are also overrepresented in Schofields, with respective percentages of 5.2%, 1.9%, and 0.7%, compared to regional averages of 2.0%, 1.0%, and 0.3%.

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

Schofield's median age is 32 years, which is notably younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Schofield's has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (27.5%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (4.2%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is substantially higher than the national average of 14.3%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 5 to 14 age group has increased from 17.3% to 20.6%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has risen from 8.8% to 12.0%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 18.6% to 12.2%, and the 0 to 4 age group has fallen from 10.9% to 9.2%. Demographic projections suggest that Schofield's age profile will significantly change by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 5 to 14 cohort, which is expected to grow by 48%, adding 1,998 residents to reach a total of 6,129.