SCHOFIELDS

Sydney Inner
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House Median
This suburb $1,296,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $668,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 3,852
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 5.3%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 15,213
Density 1,714.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney Inner
State New South Wales

SCHOFIELDS Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,296,000
House Sales Volume 86 sales
Unit Median $668,000
Unit Sales Volume 112 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $645/wk
3 Bed House $745/wk
2 Bed Unit $650/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

SCHOFIELDS Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Safe
Crime rate: 3,852 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.58x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

SCHOFIELDS 3,852/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

SCHOFIELDS has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

SCHOFIELDS Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

15,213
Total Population
1,714
people/km² density
5.3%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
India
4,112 people
27.0%
2
Australia
2,367 people
15.6%
3
England
2,114 people
13.9%
4
Philippines
933 people
6.1%
5
China
810 people
5.3%

Transport

53.4 km
to Sydney CBD
51 min
drive to CBD
71 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (1)

Catholic (1)

St John Paul II Catholic College

Details
Year 7-12 Co-ed

SCHOFIELDS Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 5 neighbouring suburbs

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About SCHOFIELDS

Schofields is located in Central Sydney, approximately 53.4km from CBD, about 71 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 15,213 with a density of 1714 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,296,000, below Sydney average; unit median $668,000, below Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, Catholic school St John Paul II Catholic College has 25.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 3852 per 100,000, 0.58x the NSW average, a very safe area.

Demographics: Indian comprises 27.03%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (15.56%) and English (13.90%), Chinese comprises 5.32%, Chinese proportion close to NSW average.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Schofields has a house median of $1,296,000 and unit median of $668,000. Property prices are below Sydney median, offering good value.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Schofields has a crime rate of 3852 per 100,000, which is 0.58x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: St John Paul II Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 25 Distinguished Achievers, 1 Top Achievers. Independent schools: Norwest Christian College, 2024 HSC results: 41 Distinguished Achievers, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 61.1 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Schofields has a population of 15,213, with Chinese comprising 5.30%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: Indian (27.03%), Aust (15.56%), English (13.90%), Filipino (6.13%), Chinese (5.32%).

Schofields is approximately 53.4km from Sydney CBD, about 51 minutes by car or 71 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T1 North Shore & Western Line; T5 Cumberland Line line(s). Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.