Homebush South at a glance

Walk score

70

Very walkable

Population

20.8k

Median age 31

The brief

What to know about Homebush South.

The postcode for Homebush South is 2140 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.

Homebush South (2140) sits in the Canada Bay region of NSW.

Homebush South has roughly 20,766 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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 South 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 South's population at 20,766, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic.

Population

20,766

Median age

31

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$450/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$383/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

20,766

Median age: 31

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

70

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Homebush South.

Local schools for Homebush South

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Homebush Boys High School

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Homebush Public School

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Victoria Avenue Public School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1302 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

26.2°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

8.4°C

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Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Homebush South.

What is the Homebush South postcode?
Homebush South is in the 2140 postcode, in NSW, in the Canada Bay region.
Where is Homebush South?
Homebush South 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 South?
The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $383.
What schools are in Homebush South?
There are 20 schools serving Homebush South on this page, including The McDonald College, Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School, Homebush Boys High School.
How walkable is Homebush South?
Homebush South has a Walk Score of 70 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Homebush South?
Homebush South is close to Homebush, Homebush West, North Strathfield, Sydney Olympic Park, Concord West.
What is the population of Homebush South?
The population of Homebush South is approximately 20,766 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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