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Schofields 2762 suburb insights

Thinking about buying in Schofields (2762)? This page consolidates 16 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, and Transport for NSW to help you build a complete picture of what ownership and life in the Blacktown suburb actually looks like. The analysis covers affordability signals — median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility — alongside lifestyle indicators including school catchments and walkability, risk factors such as flood and bushfire exposure, and suburb-change metrics covering the development pipeline and price trajectory. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation above, or scroll through the full analysis below.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford Schofields?

Can I afford Schofields?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Schofields? Based on the suburb median of $1,263,000 (houses) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$6,234/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
53.4%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$1,010,400 loan
20% deposit ($252,600)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 53% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Schofields53.4%
Sydney median income69.5%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
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Rental market in Schofields

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
Dec 22: $525 per week (54 bonds)Mar 23: $530 per week (83 bonds)Jun 23: $560 per week (76 bonds)Sep 23: $580 per week (85 bonds)Dec 23: $590 per week (76 bonds)Mar 24: $600 per week (91 bonds)Jun 24: $610 per week (82 bonds)Sep 24: $620 per week (92 bonds)Dec 24: $625 per week (113 bonds)Mar 25: $628 per week (110 bonds)Jun 25: $640 per week (102 bonds)Sep 25: $650 per week (119 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

The Ponds2769
…
2.6 km away
Quakers Hill2763
…
3.4 km away
Marsden Park2765
…
4.5 km away
Kellyville2155
…
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.

Lifestyle

Schofields Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Schofields

33
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:10 AEST
Rouse Hill station · 2.8 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 29 · Good

Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.1µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
16.5µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.7pphm
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.
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Change

How might Schofields change?

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.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Schofields change?

Investor activity in Schofields

2762 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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Also in Blacktown

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Blacktown postcodes, or explore the full Blacktown suburb index.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2762?
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.

Explore Schofields in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Schofields 2762: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Blacktown suburb index to compare nearby options.