Schofields at a glance
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
15.2k
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Schofields.
The postcode for Schofields is 2762 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Schofields (2762) sits in the Blacktown region of NSW.
Schofields has roughly 15,213 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Schofields scores 24/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Schofields's population at 15,213, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
15,213
Median age
32
Family households
88%
Lone person
10%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$540/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
15,213
Median age: 32
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Safety
Crime and safety.
565
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
Getting around
Walkability.
24
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Schofields.
Local schools for Schofields
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Government School Catchment
Nirimba Fields Public School
Galungara Public School
Schofields 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 Schofields.
- What is the Schofields postcode?
- Schofields is in the 2762 postcode, in NSW, in the Blacktown City Council region.
- Where is Schofields?
- Schofields is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2762. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Blacktown City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Schofields?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $540.
- What schools are in Schofields?
- There are 20 schools serving Schofields on this page, including Nirimba Fields Public School, Galungara Public School, Schofields Public School.
- How walkable is Schofields?
- Schofields has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Schofields?
- Schofields is close to Tallawong, Colebee, Riverstone, Quakers Hill, The Ponds.
- What is the population of Schofields?
- The population of Schofields is approximately 15,213 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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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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