Quakers Hill vs Schofields
Schofields (median $1,250,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Quakers Hill ($1,300,000). Over the past year, Quakers Hill (+9.9%) ran 7.9 percentage points ahead of Schofields (+2%) on house-price growth.
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Quakers Hill and Schofields side by side
| Measure | Quakers Hill | Schofields |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,300,000 | $1,250,000 |
| Median unit | $833,250 | $437,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | +9.9% | +2.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $730/wk | $820/wk |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | $660/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1077 | 1062 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 24 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 27,893 | 15,213 |
| Median age | 35 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 766 mm | 719 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 30.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Schofields scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Quakers Hill (1077) sits above Schofields (1062).
- For buyers
- Schofields is the lower entry point at $1,250,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Schofields delivers the better gross yield (3.41% vs 2.92%), but Quakers Hill has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Quakers Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1077 vs 1062).
Quakers Hill vs Schofields: common questions
Is Quakers Hill or Schofields cheaper to buy in?
Schofields has the lower median house price at $1,250,000, roughly 4% below Quakers Hill ($1,300,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Quakers Hill or Schofields?
Over the past 12 months, Quakers Hill grew +9.9% vs +2% in Schofields, a gap of 7.9 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Quakers Hill or Schofields have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Quakers Hill scores 1077 vs 1062 in Schofields. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Quakers Hill or Schofields?
Schofields scores 24/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Quakers Hill or Schofields?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.41% in Schofields vs 2.92% in Quakers Hill. 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.
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