Suburb comparison
Homebush vs Strathfield: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Strathfield commands a $1.53M premium on median property price over Homebush; Strathfield has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Strathfield
Homebush
2140
Strathfield
Strathfield
2135
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Homebush | Strathfield |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Homebush leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | B-(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 0.0% | 0.0% |
FAMILYFamily Strathfield leads on 3 of 3 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | B▲(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 9/10 | 10/10▲ |
| Schools in postcode | 3 | 4▲ |
FINANCEFinance Strathfield leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Median house price | $2.20M | $3.73M |
| Median unit price | $663K | $745K |
| Median weekly rent | $700/wk | $730/wk |
| Annual price growth | -15.1% | +3.6%▲ |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Homebush leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 59▲ | 18 |
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 Safety, Lifestyle
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Choose Strathfield if...
- Strathfield leads on Family, Finance
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- School options within walking distance matter
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Common questions
- Is Homebush or Strathfield more expensive?
- Strathfield has the higher median house price ($3.73M) compared with $2.20M in Homebush.
- Which is better for renters — Homebush or Strathfield?
- Median weekly rent is $700/wk in Homebush and $730/wk in Strathfield, making Homebush the more affordable rental market.
- Is Homebush or Strathfield 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 Strathfield?
- Homebush has 3 schools in the postcode, and Strathfield has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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