Is Homebush West or Strathfield more expensive?

Strathfield has the higher median house price ($3.73M) compared with $3.60M in Homebush West.

Which is better for renters — Homebush West or Strathfield?

Median weekly rent is $700/wk in Homebush West and $730/wk in Strathfield, making Homebush West the more affordable rental market.

Is Homebush West 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 West vs Strathfield?

Homebush West has 3 schools in the postcode, and Strathfield has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Homebush West vs Strathfield: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Strathfield commands a $125K premium on median property price over Homebush West; 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 West

2140

Strathfield

2135

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Homebush West (2140) and Strathfield (2135) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Homebush West	Strathfield
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 Strathfield leads on 3 of 3
Sub-grade	C+(0)	B▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	7/10	10/10▲
Schools in postcode	3	4▲
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B-▲(0)
Median house price	$3.60M	$3.73M
Median unit price	$644K	$745K
Median weekly rent	$700/wk	$730/wk
Annual price growth	+152.9%▲	+3.6%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Homebush West 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 West if...

Homebush West leads on Safety, Lifestyle
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Tied on Finance.

Choose Strathfield if...

Strathfield leads on Family
Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Finance.

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Common questions

Is Homebush West or Strathfield more expensive?: Strathfield has the higher median house price ($3.73M) compared with $3.60M in Homebush West.
Which is better for renters — Homebush West or Strathfield?: Median weekly rent is $700/wk in Homebush West and $730/wk in Strathfield, making Homebush West the more affordable rental market.
Is Homebush West 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 West vs Strathfield?: Homebush West has 3 schools in the postcode, and Strathfield has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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