Thinking about buying your first home in Homebush (2140)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Homebush is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Homebush a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Homebush (2140) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Homebush suits younger buyers, given the median age of 31, who are comfortable in a high-density, renter-heavy neighbourhood. The median unit price of $663,000 with modest annual growth of 2.8% is the realistic entry point here. The suburb scores well on SEIFA (decile 9 of 10), sits close to 41 transport options within 1.6 km, and the public school ICSEA of 1069 is above average, making it workable for families in a unit.
Who would not love it
If you are buying a house, the median of $2,200,000 has fallen 15.1% year-on-year across only 17 sales, which is a thin and volatile market. Owner-occupiers wanting a settled, house-and-garden neighbourhood will find 82% of dwellings are flats and only 41% of residents own their home. The single medical facility within 1.6 km is a genuine gap. The composite Stickybeak grade of C+ and a lifestyle grade of C reflect a suburb that does not yet deliver on its price point.
What to verify before you bid
- The unit market is active with 345 sales, but strata levies and building defect histories vary sharply in this postcode. Request the full strata records and an independent building inspection before you commit. - One childcare centre within 5 km is rated as requiring significant improvement. If you have young children, confirm which centre and check its current NQS status directly with ACECQA. - The single medical service within 1.6 km is worth mapping against your household's needs before settlement.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Homebush?
BOCSAR · HOMEBUSH 2140
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K4,94912 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−38%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Strathfield
Within LGA: Strathfield
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT70%323 reports
ASSAULT18%83 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY12%53 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED67%
NON-DOMESTIC33%
Across 83 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Homebush
21
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
15:06 AEST
Lidcombe station · 3.5 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 31 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
10.1µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.7pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Lidcombe station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 245 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$720per week
Sep 2025 · 245 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Strathfield2135
$750▲$30
2.1 km away
Lidcombe2141
$800▲$80
2.7 km away
Concord2137
$793▲$73
2.7 km away
Rhodes2138
$920▲$200
2.8 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2140
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2140. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Homebush is the primary suburb with postcode 2140 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Homebush is the main locality.
Which local government area is Homebush in?
Homebush (2140) is located in the Strathfield local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Homebush?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Homebush (2140) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Homebush flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Homebush. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Homebush?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Homebush (2140), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Homebush (2140) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Homebush (2140). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Homebush changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Homebush (2140) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
