NSW · Blacktown Council
Schofields, NSW, 2762
Desirability index
#148 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Schofields is a mid-sized suburb in the Blacktown area, home to around 15,213 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 807 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+3%), roughly 53.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $700 (flats $650, houses $800), 4 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 5 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 15,213
- Median age
- 32
- Median household income / week
- $2,696
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 218 of 4,812
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Employment rate
- 70.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 284 / 269 / 488
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $650
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $800
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $700
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 367
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 807
- Against the person
- 296
- Against property
- 383
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 53
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 51 residents
- State safety percentile
- 3.7th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +2.7%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault95
- Fraud53
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment110
- Malicious Damage To Property92
- Other Theft53
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 1,096
- Galungara Public SchoolPrimary
- Schofields Public SchoolPrimary
- St John Paul II Catholic CollegeSecondary
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
123 public transport stops in this suburb
- Carnarvon Rd Before Grange Av
- Schofields Public School, St Albans Rd
- Schofields Station, Stand A
- Schofields Station, Stand B
- St Albans Rd Opp Princes Rd
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
5 active roadworks / incidents
- Check signage. Exercise caution. Allow extra travel time. No right turn Eastbound on Station street from Hunt street.Station Street, Hunt Street28 Nov 2025 – 30 May 2027
- Check signage. Plan your journey. <ol><li>South bound road closure - Railway Terrace between Station Street and Westminster Street</li><li>Planned roadworks from 14th October 2025 to May 2027</li><li>No Right turn to St Albans Road from Railway Terrace</li></ol>Railway Terrace, Station Street17 Oct 2025 – 31 May 2027
- Check signage. Plan your journey. Local residents will be allowed access. Eastbound lane closed on Station Street, Schofields from Hunt Street to Lewis Street.Station Street, Hunt Street17 Dec 2025 – 31 May 2027
- Check signage. Plan your journey. Local residents will be allowed access. Eastbound road closure at St Albans Road, Schofields.St Albans Rd, Railway Terrace17 Dec 2025 – 31 May 2027
- Check signage. Plan your journey. Reduced speed limit. Temporary kerb side lane closure 10am to 3pm (Weekdays & Saturday). Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists.Schofields Road, Railway Terrace22 Dec 2025 – 15 Feb 2027
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
577 planning-related records
2026· 21 proposals
June 2026
- Subdivision72 PELICAN ROAD SCHOFIELDS 2762Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation30-32 ADVANCE STREET SCHOFIELDS 2762Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure45 GRANGE AVENUE SCHOFIELDS 2762Under Assessment
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure38 ADVANCE STREET SCHOFIELDS 2762Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation39 RUGBY STREET SCHOFIELDS 2762Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure77 KERRY ROAD SCHOFIELDS 2762Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Rainwater tanks9 CARMELA STREET SCHOFIELDS 2762Additional Information Requested
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structureLots 12A&13A,Pelican Road,Schofields NSW 2762Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation12 FREDERICK JONES CRESCENT SCHOFIELDS 2762Determined
March 2026
- Subdivision148 BRIDGE STREET SCHOFIELDS 2762Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool69 GRANGE AVENUE SCHOFIELDS 2762Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationLot 101, Rugby Street, Schofields NSW 2762, (#50)Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool16 JERRALONG DRIVE SCHOFIELDS 2762Determined
- Subdivision152 BRIDGE STREET SCHOFIELDS 2762Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationLot 105 Rugby Street, Schofields NSW 2762Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Landscaping material supply137 SOUTH STREET SCHOFIELDS 2762Under Assessment
- Attached dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure145 RAILWAY TERRACE SCHOFIELDS 2762Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child careFARMLAND DRIVE SCHOFIELDS 2762Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 JERRALONG DRIVE SCHOFIELDS 2762Under Assessment
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Supporting Development17 TURRALLO CIRCUIT SCHOFIELDS 2762Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationLot 103 Rugby Street, Schofields NSW 2762Determined
2025· 49 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition2 PELICAN ROAD SCHOFIELDS 2762Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 NAZARENE CRESCENT SCHOFIELDS 2762Determined
- SubdivisionAERODROME DRIVE SCHOFIELDS 2762Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation40 Rugby Street, Schofields NSW 2762Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation20 DAYLIGHT STREET SCHOFIELDS 2762Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation48 Rugby Street, Schofields NSW 2762Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureLot 105 - 14 Jerralong Drive, SchofieldsDetermined
November 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation2 EOS PLACE SCHOFIELDS 2762Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 HEATHLAND AVENUE SCHOFIELDS 2762Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure95 Hambledon Road SchofieldsDetermined
October 2025
- Subdivision4 ST ALBANS ROAD SCHOFIELDS 2762Determined
September 2025
- Subdivision30 VERON ROAD SCHOFIELDS 2762Withdrawn
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 TONKIN CRESCENT SCHOFIELDS 2762Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)47 ST ALBANS ROAD SCHOFIELDS 2762Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool16 JERRALONG DRIVE SCHOFIELDS 2762Determined
- Subdivision36 FLYNN STREET SCHOFIELDS 2762Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care60 PELICAN ROAD SCHOFIELDS 2762Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 Jerralong Drive Schofields 2762Determined
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure60 PELICAN ROAD SCHOFIELDS 2762Under Assessment
2024· 41 proposals
41 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 53 proposals
53 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 87 proposals
87 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 115 proposals
115 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 211 proposals
211 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
62 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BWSAlcohol
Schofields
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- Pop's LiquorAlcohol
- Schofields BakeryBakery
- Bench (3)
- Bicycle Parking
- Advance St before Hunt StBus stop
- Advance St opp Hunt StBus stop
- Carnarvon Rd before Grange AvBus stop
- Carnavon Rd at Vine St EastBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Altrove Hilltop ParkPark
- Louisa Bliss ParkPark
- Schofields ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- TerryWhite Chemmartpharmacy
- TerryWhite Chemmartpharmacy
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Hopskotch KindergartenPelican Roadkindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 27
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 79.3/100
- Cohort rank
- #148 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Carnarvon Rd Before Grange Avtransport
- Schofields Public School, St Albans Rdtransport
- Schofields Station, Stand Atransport
- Schofields Station, Stand Btransport
- St Albans Rd Opp Princes Rdtransport
- Hopskotch KindergartenchildcarePelican Roadkindergarten
- TerryWhite Chemmarthealthpharmacy
- TerryWhite Chemmarthealthpharmacy
- Altrove Hilltop Parkgovernmentpark
- Louisa Bliss Parkgovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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