NSW Property Intelligence
HomebushNSW 2140
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Homebush is home to ~11,660 residents (median age 31), with 57% of households renting.
Rent in Homebush
The median house rent in Homebush is $750/week (92 new leases). Units have a median of $700/week (1295 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2140, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $600/wk | $625/wk |
| 2 | $725/wk | $720/wk |
| 3 | $860/wk | $850/wk |
| 4+ | $1300/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Homebush fall in the intake zones of Homebush Public School, Strathfield Girls High School, Homebush Boys High School, Strathfield South High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Homebush Public School#288 of 2159 in NSW
- Strathfield Girls High School#365 of 2159 in NSW
- Homebush Boys High School#566 of 2159 in NSW
- Strathfield South High School#1229 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Homebush has 3 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 1 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Integricare Preschool Strathfield, Homebush out of school care incorporated, Strathfield One-Stop Child Care Service - LDC.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Homebush Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Homebush Village Shopping Centre, Flemington Markets, Strathfield Plaza. 4 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Homebush (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 79 | Downward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 48 | Stable |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 27 | Downward |
Development activity
35 development applications were lodged in Homebush over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Homebush — quick answers
What is the median rent in Homebush?
Houses in Homebush (postcode 2140) have a median asking rent of $750/week; units have a median of $700/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Homebush?
Homebush addresses can be zoned for Homebush Public School, Strathfield Girls High School, Homebush Boys High School, Strathfield South High School. Homebush Public School ranks in roughly the top 13% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Homebush?
Homebush has 3 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 1 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How long is the commute from Homebush to the Sydney CBD?
From Homebush Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 31 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Homebush?
35 development applications were lodged in Homebush in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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