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Homebush West 2140 suburb insights

Thinking about buying in Homebush West (2140)? This page consolidates 16 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, and Transport for NSW to help you build a complete picture of what ownership and life in the Strathfield suburb actually looks like. The analysis covers affordability signals — median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility — alongside lifestyle indicators including school catchments and walkability, risk factors such as flood and bushfire exposure, and suburb-change metrics covering the development pipeline and price trajectory. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation above, or scroll through the full analysis below.

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

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Affordability

Can I afford Homebush West?

Can I afford Homebush West?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Homebush West? Based on the suburb median of $643,750 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$3,178/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
37.6%

Tight

Loan assumptions
$515,000 loan
20% deposit ($128,750)
30-year P&I

Repayments here would take 38% of the typical local household's gross income. Possible, but tight.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Homebush West37.6%
Sydney median income35.4%
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.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.
Can I afford Homebush West?

Rental market in Homebush West

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 West Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Homebush West

40
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
05:24 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.
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Change

How might Homebush West 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 West change?

Investor activity in Homebush West

2140 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2140?
Homebush West is the primary suburb with postcode 2140 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Homebush West is the main locality.
Which local government area is Homebush West in?
Homebush West (2140) is located in the Strathfield local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Homebush West?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Homebush West (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 West flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Homebush West. 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 West?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Homebush West (2140), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Homebush West (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 West (2140). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Homebush West changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Homebush West (2140) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Homebush West in depth

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