Overall score
Homebush
51.7/100
Strathfield
60.0/100
Homebush vs Strathfield, NSW Suburb Comparison
Homebush for retirees and families; Strathfield for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HomebushStrathfield
Crime rate
Homebush
41.0 / 1k
Strathfield
58.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Homebush
335
Strathfield
1,844
Population
Homebush
11,660
Strathfield
25,915
Metric leadHomebush 4Strathfield 81 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHomebush
- Best for familiesHomebush
- Best for investmentStrathfield
- Best for best valueHomebush
- Best for best schoolsHomebush
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Homebush | Strathfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.7/100 | 60.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.4/100 | 29.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.0 / 1k | 58.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 17 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 64 | 279 |
| Walkability | 54.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 335 | 1,844 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 98 |
| Green cover | 16.8% | 5.2% |
| Population | 11,660 | 25,915 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Homebush reads as a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby; Strathfield is a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Homebush pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Strathfield is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, and investors are more likely to prefer Homebush, while Strathfield remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.