Homebush West, NSW 2140 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Homebush West is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2140, home to 9,108 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Canada Bay local government area and roughly 13 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 9,108
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $1,952 /week
- Median personal income
- $860 /week
- Median family income
- $2,072 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.2
- Local government area
- Strathfield
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Inner West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Reid
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $431 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Wentworth Point Public School
- Wentworth Point High School
- Newington Public School
- Concord West Public School
- Victoria Avenue Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 5 train stops, 59 bus stops
- Holker Busway After Hill Rd
- Holker Busway Before Hill Rd
- Hill Rd At Holker St
- Hill Rd At Stromboli Strait
- Olympic Park Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 32 cafés
- 41 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 69 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 7 supermarkets
- 20 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 13.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 67.5% of the 3,709 resolvable premises in Homebush West. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 67.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 1.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 16.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 14.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 938 across postcode 2140 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 14% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 325 theft, 223 violent offences, 128 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Homebush West?
Homebush West (NSW 2140) had 9,108 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Strathfield local government area.
What is the median rent in Homebush West?
The median advertised rent in Homebush West is $431/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Homebush West?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Homebush West covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wentworth Point Public School (1.5 km), Wentworth Point High School (1.5 km), Newington Public School (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Homebush West?
Homebush West is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (67.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Homebush West?
Across postcode 2140, 938 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (325), violent (223), vehicle theft (128). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Homebush West?
In Homebush West, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (13.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Homebush West?
64 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Homebush West centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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