Side by sideSuburb comparison

Homebush vs Homebush West.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $3,260,000 and $1,740,000. Homebush West edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Homebush West (median $1,740,000) is roughly 87% cheaper to buy into than Homebush ($3,260,000).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Homebush West is the lower entry point at $1,740,000 median, 87% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Homebush West offers the higher gross rental yield (2.12% vs 1.13%), favouring cash-flow investors.

For families

School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.

Common questionsHomebush vs Homebush West

Common questions

Is Homebush or Homebush West cheaper to buy in?

Homebush West has the lower median house price at $1,740,000, roughly 87% below Homebush ($3,260,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which suburb has higher rental yield, Homebush or Homebush West?

Gross rental yield on houses is 2.12% in Homebush West vs 1.13% in Homebush. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.

The numbers behind the take

Homebush
Metric
Homebush West

Price & Market

$3,260,000
Median house
$1,740,000
$650,000
Median unit
$335,520
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$710/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$710/wk
$720/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$720/wk
41.0%
Owner occupied
36.0%
57.0%
Renter occupied
61.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

70
Walk score
0
Transit score
100
Bike score
11,660
Population
9,108
31
Median age
31

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1103
Avg ICSEA
1103

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).