Homebush at a glance
Median house
$3,260,000
Median unit
$650,000
Weekly rent
$710
Houses · units $720
Gross yield
1.1%
Houses, on the median
Population
11.7k
Median age 31
Walk score
70
Very walkable
Prices: Median of 17 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2140), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $3,260,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (17 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $650,000, roughly 80% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $652,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
House prices in Homebush.
Median house price
$3,260,000
Median unit price $650,000.
Median of 17 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$710/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$720/wk
Owner occupied
41%
Renter occupied
57%
At a deeper level
$3,260,000
$650,000
11,660
Median age: 31
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
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The brief
What to know about Homebush.
Homebush's median house price is $3,260,000 (median of 17 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2140 (NSW), Canada Bay, part of Greater Sydney.
Homebush (2140) sits in the Canada Bay region of NSW. The median house here is $3,260,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Homebush has roughly 11,660 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Homebush scores 70/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Homebush's population at 11,660, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (41% own, 57% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
11,660
Median age
31
Family households
68%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.13% (median rent $710/wk against a $3,260,000 price tag). Units yield 5.76% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 57% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.13%
Based on $3,260,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20265.76%
Based on $650,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202641%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
312
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
70
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Homebush.
Local schools for Homebush
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Homebush Boys High School
Homebush Public School
Victoria Avenue Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Homebush.
- What is the median house price in Homebush?
- The median house price in Homebush, NSW 2140 is $3,260,000 (median of 17 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $650,000.
- How much is my house worth in Homebush?
- A useful starting point is the Homebush median house price of $3,260,000 (units $650,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Homebush a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Homebush is 1.1%: the median weekly house rent is $710 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2140), June 2026) against the median house price of $3,260,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No 12-month price change is published for Homebush: the NSW Valuer General figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Homebush is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Homebush postcode?
- Homebush is in the 2140 postcode, in NSW, in the Canada Bay region.
- Where is Homebush?
- Homebush is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2140. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Canada Bay region.
- What is the average rent in Homebush?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $710, for units it's $720.
- What schools are in Homebush?
- There are 20 schools serving Homebush on this page, including The McDonald College, Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School, Homebush Boys High School.
- How walkable is Homebush?
- Homebush has a Walk Score of 70 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Homebush?
- Homebush is close to Homebush South, Homebush West, North Strathfield, Sydney Olympic Park, Concord West.
- What is the population of Homebush?
- The population of Homebush is approximately 11,660 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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