Homebush vs Strathfield, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Homebush | Strathfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.7/100 | 67.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 8.8/100 | 9.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.2 / 1k | 63.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 64 | 279 |
| Walkability | 54.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 326 | 1,837 |
| Planning activity | 213 | 14 |
| Population | 11,660 | 25,915 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesStrathfield
- Best for investmentHomebush
- Best for best valueStrathfield
- Best for best schoolsStrathfield
Comparison summary
Homebush (NSW) and Strathfield (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Strathfield (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Strathfield (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Strathfield (NSW); Crime rate favours Homebush (NSW). Quick verdicts: Families → Strathfield (NSW), Investment → Homebush (NSW), Best value → Strathfield (NSW), Best schools → Strathfield (NSW).