Canada Bay
Homebush West
Homebush West at a glance
Population
9,108
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Homebush West.
Homebush West (2140) sits in the Canada Bay region of NSW.
Homebush West has roughly 9,108 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy.
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What it’s like to live here.
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 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.
Population
9,108
Median age
31
Family households
67%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$431/wk
Owner occupied
36%
Renter occupied
61%
At a deeper level
9,108
Median age: 31
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Safety
Crime and safety.
403
total offences in 2025
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 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Homebush West.
Local schools for Homebush West
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Government School Catchment
Homebush Boys High School
Homebush Public School
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
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 West.
- What is the Homebush West postcode?
- Homebush West is in the 2140 postcode, in NSW, in the Canada Bay region.
- What is the average rent in Homebush West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $431.
- 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, Homebush South, North Strathfield, Sydney Olympic Park, Concord West.
- What is the population of Homebush West?
- Homebush West has approximately 9,108 residents. The median age is 31.
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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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