Suburb comparison
Homebush vs Strathfield — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Strathfield commands a $1.53M premium on median property price over Homebush; Strathfield has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Strathfield
Homebush
2140
Strathfield
Strathfield
2135
Choose Homebush if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Choose Strathfield if...
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- School options within walking distance matter
- Strathfield leads on 6 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Homebush or Strathfield more expensive?
- Strathfield has the higher median house price ($3.73M) compared with $2.20M in Homebush.
- Which is better for renters — Homebush or Strathfield?
- Median weekly rent is $700/wk in Homebush and $730/wk in Strathfield, making Homebush the more affordable rental market.
- Is Homebush or Strathfield at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Homebush vs Strathfield?
- Homebush has 3 schools in the postcode, and Strathfield has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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