Thinking about buying your first home in Homebush West (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 West 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 West a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Homebush West (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 West suits younger renters-turned-buyers ready to enter the unit market. At a median of $643,750 with 212 recent sales, there is genuine liquidity and a realistic price point for first home buyers, though the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme does not apply at that median. The median age of 31 and strong walkability to 41 nearby transport options and 17 cafes suits someone who commutes into the city and does not need a car for daily life.
Who would not love it
Families wanting a house will find almost nothing here. Separate houses make up just 5% of dwellings, and the median house price of $3,605,000 is based on only four sales, making that figure statistically unreliable and practically irrelevant for most buyers. With only one medical service within 1.6 km and a composite Stickybeak grade of C+, the suburb does not offer the depth of amenity or the school performance that family buyers typically need.
What to verify before you bid
- The unit median of $643,750 rests on a 61% renter base and 92% apartment stock. Request the specific strata building's financials, sinking fund balance, and any outstanding special levies before you commit. - One childcare centre within 5 km carries a significant improvement required rating under NQS. If you have young children, confirm which centre that is and whether it is the most convenient to your address. - With only one medical service flagged within 1.6 km, verify GP and specialist access for your household's specific needs before settling on this location.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Homebush West?
BOCSAR · HOMEBUSH WEST 2140
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K4,42512 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−45%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Strathfield
Within LGA: Strathfield
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT65%192 reports
ASSAULT23%68 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT12%36 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED55%
NON-DOMESTIC45%
Across 67 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 West
22
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:24 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
11.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.8pphm
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 West is the primary suburb with postcode 2140 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Homebush West is the main locality.
Which local government area is Homebush West in?
Homebush West (2140) is located in the Strathfield local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Homebush West?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Homebush West (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 West flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Homebush West. 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 West?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Homebush West (2140), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Homebush West (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 West (2140). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Homebush West changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Homebush West (2140) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
