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Homebush 2140 suburb insights

Homebush (2140) is a suburb in the Strathfield local government area in New South Wales. This page brings together 16 data cards on what property buyers actually need to know before committing to Homebush: affordability signals including median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility; lifestyle indicators covering school catchments, childcare quality, walkability, and commute times to the CBD; and risk factors including flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, and air quality. The final section tracks how Homebush is changing — new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts from the ABS Census. All data is sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and updated regularly. Use the section navigation above to jump between Affordability, Lifestyle, Dealbreakers, and Change.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Affordability

Can I afford Homebush?

Can I afford Homebush?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Homebush? Based on the suburb median of $663,000 (units) and the local median household income.


Monthly repayment
$3,273/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
35.9%

Tight

Loan assumptions
$530,400 loan
20% deposit ($132,600)
30-year P&I

Repayments here would take 36% of the typical local household's gross income. Possible, but tight.


Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Homebush35.9%
Sydney median income36.5%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Can I afford Homebush?

Rental market in Homebush

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 245 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.


Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$720per week
Sep 2025 · 245 bonds lodged

Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $550 per week (215 bonds)Mar 23: $593 per week (186 bonds)Jun 23: $650 per week (284 bonds)Sep 23: $680 per week (285 bonds)Dec 23: $660 per week (232 bonds)Mar 24: $680 per week (258 bonds)Jun 24: $740 per week (288 bonds)Sep 24: $700 per week (281 bonds)Dec 24: $680 per week (254 bonds)Mar 25: $680 per week (257 bonds)Jun 25: $700 per week (226 bonds)Sep 25: $720 per week (245 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25


Nearby suburbs · same combination

Strathfield2135
$750$30
2.1 km away
Lidcombe2141
$800$80
2.7 km away
Concord2137
$793$73
2.7 km away
Rhodes2138
$920$200
2.8 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Homebush Lifestyle

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Homebush

40
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:19 AEST
Lidcombe station · 3.5 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 31 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.


Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
8.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
19.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.1pphm
1hr reading

AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Lidcombe station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.

Change

How might Homebush change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2140

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2140. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Homebush change?

Investor activity in Homebush

2140 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

Three steps to move from research to action.

1
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2
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Also in Strathfield

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Strathfield postcodes, or explore the full Strathfield suburb index.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2140?
Homebush is the primary suburb with postcode 2140 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Homebush is the main locality.
Which local government area is Homebush in?
Homebush (2140) is located in the Strathfield local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Homebush?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Homebush (2140) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Homebush flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Homebush. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Homebush?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Homebush (2140), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Homebush (2140) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Homebush (2140). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Homebush changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Homebush (2140) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Homebush in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Homebush 2140: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Strathfield suburb index to compare nearby options.