Thinking about buying your first home in Schofields (2762)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Schofields 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 Schofields a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Schofields (2762) 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
Schofields suits young families on solid dual incomes, the median household pulling $2,696 a week, who want a new-build house in a high-socioeconomic area (SEIFA decile 10 in NSW) and can stretch to $1,263,000. The median age of 32 and 83% separate houses signal a suburb built around growing families. Two primary schools score a strong mean ICSEA of 1096, and 21 childcare services within 5 km give parents real options from day one.
Who would not love it
A walkability score of 29 puts Schofields in the 28th percentile across Sydney, so if you rely on walking to daily errands you will find it limiting, despite three nearby supermarkets. Units have fallen 8.8% year-on-year, a real concern if you are buying one. First home buyers get no relief here either, as the median house price sits above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold. There are also no gyms within 1.6 km and no secondary school in the postcode.
What to verify before you bid
- Check whether your specific lot sits within the 23.1% of postcode area mapped as bushfire-prone land. Request the Bush Fire Attack Level assessment and factor in ongoing insurance and construction costs. - Confirm which secondary school your children would be zoned to and how far the commute runs, given there is no high school in the postcode. - The unit market is under clear downward pressure at -8.8% annually across 275 sales. If you are considering a unit, review the strata records and building defect history carefully before proceeding.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Schofields?
BOCSAR · SCHOFIELDS 2762
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K3,71412 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−54%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Blacktown
Within LGA: Blacktown
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT49%187 reports
ASSAULT28%107 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT22%84 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED64%
NON-DOMESTIC36%
Across 107 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 Schofields
64
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
16:11 AEST
Rouse Hill station · 2.8 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 29 · Good
Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
16.1µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
17.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.6pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Rouse Hill 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 119 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$650per week
Sep 2025 · 119 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
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5.0 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 · 2762
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2762. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Schofields is the primary suburb with postcode 2762 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Schofields is the main locality.
Which local government area is Schofields in?
Schofields (2762) is located in the Blacktown local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Schofields?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Schofields (2762) 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 Schofields flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Schofields. 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 Schofields?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Schofields (2762), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Schofields (2762) 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 Schofields (2762). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Schofields changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Schofields (2762) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
