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Schofields, NSW 2762
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,310,000
market range $1.2M-$1.4M
Median Unit
$620,000
market range $575K-$700K
Gross Yield (houses)
3.3%
1yr Growth (houses)
+4.2%
market range +0.0% to +7.5%
Investment snapshot for Schofields
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Schofields market and investor summary
In Schofields, NSW 2762, the median house sells for around $1.3M, on a gross rental yield of 3.3% for houses. House prices have moved +4.2% over the past year and -3.0% over three years. At 3.5% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 3.3% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation.
Living in Schofields: people, income and schools
Schofields has a resident population of roughly 15,213, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 78% over five years. At a median age of 32, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 88% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $140,000 a year (about $2,700 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (9 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 9.3 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 31% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 38 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Schofields sits about 37 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 23 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 15,213
- +78% over 5yr
- Median age
- 32 years
- Median household income
- $140,000/yr
- Households renting
- 31%
- Family households
- 88%
- Socio-economic rank
- 9/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 38
- avg ICSEA 1095
- Unemployment
- 1.9%
- Distance to CBD
- 37 km
- Walk score
- 23/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Schofields
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What should I check before investing in Schofields?
Schofields has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.4%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +4.2% in the past year shows positive recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Schofields?
The median property price in Schofields, NSW 2762 is $1.3M for houses and $620K for units.
What rental yield does Schofields show?
The gross rental yield in Schofields is 3.3% for houses and 5.4% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Schofields?
House prices in Schofields are up 4.2% over the past year and down 3.0% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Schofields?
The current vacancy rate in Schofields is 3.5%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.
How many people live in Schofields?
Schofields has a population of approximately 15,213 residents, with a median age of 32.
What schools are near Schofields?
There are 38 schools within roughly 5km of Schofields. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Schofields affordable to buy in?
A median house in Schofields costs about 9.3 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Schofields's population growing?
The population of Schofields has grown about 78% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Schofields from the CBD?
Schofields is about 37 km from the CBD.
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