Suburb comparison
Homebush vs Homebush West: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Homebush West commands a $1.41M premium on median property price over Homebush. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Strathfield
Homebush
2140
Strathfield
Homebush West
2140
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Homebush | Homebush West |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Homebush West leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 0.0% | 0.0% |
FAMILYFamily Homebush leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C+(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 9/10▲ | 7/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 3 | 3 |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | B-(0) |
| Median house price | $2.20M | $3.60M |
| Median unit price | $663K | $644K |
| Median weekly rent | $700/wk | $700/wk |
| Annual price growth | -15.1% | +152.9%▲ |
LIFESTYLELifestyle | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | C+(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 59 | 59 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Homebush if...
- Homebush leads on Family
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
Tied on Finance.
Choose Homebush West if...
- Homebush West leads on Safety
Tied on Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Homebush or Homebush West more expensive?
- Homebush West has the higher median house price ($3.60M) compared with $2.20M in Homebush.
- Which is better for renters — Homebush or Homebush West?
- Median weekly rent is $700/wk in Homebush and $700/wk in Homebush West, making Homebush West the more affordable rental market.
- Is Homebush or Homebush West at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Homebush vs Homebush West?
- Homebush has 3 schools in the postcode, and Homebush West has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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