Homebush West, NSW 2140
Canada BayAll suburbs in postcode 2140
Updated
Median house price
$1,740,000
Median of 19 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Homebush West at a glance
- Median unit
- $335,520
- Weekly rent
- $710
- Houses · units $720
- Population
- 9,108
- Median age 31
Prices: Median of 19 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2140), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Homebush West
Houses change hands at $1,740,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (19 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $335,520, roughly 81% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $348,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2140)
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What to know about Homebush West
Homebush West (2140) sits in the Canada Bay region of NSW. The median house here is $1,740,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Homebush West has roughly 9,108 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy.
What it’s like to live here
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 981 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Schools in Homebush West
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Homebush West's population at 9,108, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (36% own, 61% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 67%
- Lone person
- 22%
- Owner occupied
- 36%
- Renter occupied
- 61%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.12% (median rent $710/wk against a $1,740,000 price tag). Units yield 11.16% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 61% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 2.12%
- On the $1,740,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 11.16%
- On the $335,520 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
219 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 981 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.3°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.2°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Homebush West
- What is the median house price in Homebush West?
- The median house price in Homebush West, NSW 2140 is $1,740,000 (median of 19 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $335,520.
- How much is my house worth in Homebush West?
- A useful starting point is the Homebush West median house price of $1,740,000 (units $335,520). 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 West a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Homebush West is 2.1%: the median weekly house rent is $710 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2140), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,740,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No 12-month price change is published for Homebush West: the NSW Valuer General figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Homebush West 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 West postcode?
- Homebush West is in the 2140 postcode, in NSW, in the Canada Bay region.
- Where is Homebush West?
- Homebush West is a suburb in the Canada Bay area, NSW 2140.
- What is the average rent in Homebush West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $710, for units it's $720.
- What schools are in Homebush West?
- There are 20 schools serving Homebush West on this page, including The McDonald College, Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School, Homebush Boys High School.
- What suburbs are near Homebush West?
- Homebush West is close to Homebush South, Homebush, North Strathfield, Sydney Olympic Park, Concord West.
- What is the population of Homebush West?
- The population of Homebush West is approximately 9,108 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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