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Schofields, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Schofields is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 4,953. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,953 Population 2/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
31.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$39,276 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$39,276 median income, 4.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$304,200 home value, $1,521/mo rent

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About Schofields

Schofields

Schofields is a suburb in Western Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Schofields is located 45 kilometres (28 mi) north-west of the Sydney central business district, in the Blacktown local government area. It is part of Greater Western Sydney's North West Growth Area.

People

Population4,953
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$39,276
Per Capita$39,276
Unemployment4.4%

Housing

C
Home Value$304,200
Rent$1,521
Ownership68.0%
Housing Units1,981

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain31.0 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population4,953
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates-33.7167°, 150.8667°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation31.0 inches (788 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$39,276
Median Age32.0 years

About Schofields

Schofields is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 4,953. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Schofields has a population of 4,953 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,265.5 square miles. The median age is 32.0 years, 18% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,953
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
32.0yrs
Median Age
18% below Australia avg
2,265.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Schofields vs Australia Average

The median household income in Schofields is $39,276, which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,276. The average weekly wage is $755, 47% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 471 business establishments.

Income: Schofields vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$39,276
48% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$39,276
Avg Weekly Wage$755

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)471

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Schofields is $304,200, 8% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,521 (31% above the national average of $1,163). 68.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,981 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$304,200
8% above Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,521
31% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.0%
Owner-Occupied68.0%
Renter-Occupied32.0%
Housing Units1,981

Property Tax

Climate in Schofields

Schofields has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (11.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 834 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 17.9° / 29.1° 84.9
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 17.9° / 28.6° 126.9
Mar 21.6°C / 71°F 16.3° / 26.8° 94.0
Apr 18.6°C / 65°F 12.9° / 24.2° 67.3
May 15.2°C / 59°F 9.7° / 20.7° 51.2
Jun 12.5°C / 55°F 7.4° / 17.6° 75.4
Jul 11.7°C / 53°F 6.2° / 17.2° 42.8
Aug 12.9°C / 55°F 6.7° / 19.1° 39.1
Sep 15.8°C / 60°F 9.4° / 22.1° 43.0
Oct 18.3°C / 65°F 11.9° / 24.7° 58.3
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 14.4° / 26.1° 75.7
Dec 22°C / 72°F 16.2° / 27.8° 75.5
Schofields enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area2,265.5 sq mi (5,867.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-33.7167°N, 150.8667°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 91 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 114 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 78 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 56 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 38 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 42 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 86 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 95 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 117 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 61 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 57 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 100 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 145 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 150 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in Coldest
July 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
November 67°F (20°C) 3.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in

Schofields has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 54°F in June to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Schofields

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hambledon Public School - - - -
Galungara Public School - - - -
Nirimba Fields Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Schofields

28 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sky News Australia Radio conservative, discussion AAC+ 64 kbps
Triple J - AAC+ 56 kbps
Triple J (QLD) alternative, indie AAC+ 56 kbps
ABC Radio Sydney news, talk AAC 94 kbps
triple j (NSW) dance, hip-hop AAC 238 kbps
Indian link radio music MP3 128 kbps
2SM SRN Sydney news talk, sport AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Radio National Live 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 94 kbps
ABC Country 20220701 country AAC 238 kbps
ABC RN culture, history AAC+ 56 kbps
Voice of Islam islamic MP3
CADA (AAC+) urban AAC+ 48 kbps
CADA (MP3) urban MP3 128 kbps
ABC 702kHz AM Sydney NSW Local Radio 20220701 contemporary, current affairs AAC 94 kbps
ABC Classic FM 20220701 classic, news AAC 238 kbps
SBS PopAsia c-pop, cantonese AAC+ 97 kbps
Pulse 89.9 FM - MP3 128 kbps
C-Dance club, dance MP3 192 kbps
C91.3 - AAC+ 64 kbps
2MCR 100.3 - Sounds of Macarthur - Macarthur Community Radio australian music, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Bondi Radio (MP3) dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
C91.3 FM - Macarthur's Radio Station commercial, hot adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
Power Cuts Radio - AAC+ 64 kbps
Northside Radio 99.3 - AAC+ 128 kbps
Starter FM dance, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Eastside Radio 89.7FM - AAC 192 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio - Sydney (MP3) community radio MP3 192 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio - AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Schofields

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Addington Museum
Armaments Display
Arms of Australia Inn Museum
Australian Army Museum of Military Engineering
Australian Golf Heritage Society Museum
Blacktown Arts Centre
Brislington Medical and Nursing Museum
Burnside Heritage Centre
Butterfly Museum
City of Canada Bay Museum
Collingwood House
Elizabeth Farm
Experiment Farm Cottage
Fairfield City Museum and Gallery
Fairfield City Museum And Gallery
Hawkesbury Regional Museum
House Down Under
Howe House
Hurstville Museum and Gallery
Kurrajong Radio Museum
Linnwood Museum
Liverpool Regional Museum and Family History Centre
Macquarie University Art Gallery
Murama Healing Space
Museum of Fire
Museum of Printing
Museums Discovery Centre
Nativity House Museum And Gallery
Nepean Naval Museum
Netherby House
New South Wales Lancers Memorial Museum
Old Government House
Peninsula House & Tebbutt's Observatory 1879 & 1894
Riverstone Museum
Rouse Hill Estate
Rouse Hill House
The King's School Robert Robertson Museum
Waterfall Art Gallery

Libraries in Schofields

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Auburn Library0.0
Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre0.0
Baulkham Hills Library0.0
Bexley North Library0.0
Bonnyrigg Branch Library0.0
Burwood Library0.0
Burwood Library0.0
Campsie Library0.0
Carlingford Library0.0
Carnes Hill Library0.0
Castle Hill Library0.0
Casula Library0.0
Casula Library0.0
Chester Hill Library0.0
Concord Library0.0
Constitution Hill Branch Library0.0
Dennis Johnson Library0.0
Dundas Valley Branch Library0.0
Dural Library0.0
Eastwood Library0.0
Emu Plains Library0.0
Epping Branch Library0.0
Ermington Library0.0
Fairfield Library and Cafe0.0
Federal Court of Australia Library & Information Services, Parramatta0.0
Galston Library0.0
Graham Swain Library0.0
Granville Branch Library0.0
Green Valley Library0.0
Greenacre Library And Knowledge Centre0.0
Greystanes Library0.0
Guildford Library0.0
High Street Community Library0.0
Hornsby Library0.0
Hurstville City Library0.0
John Phillips Library0.0
Lakemba Library0.0
Lalor Park Library0.0
Learning Space0.0
Library Building0.0
Lidcombe Library0.0
Liverpool TAFE Library0.0
Local Studies Family History Library0.0
Macquarie University Library0.0
Max Webber Library0.0
Merrylands Central Library0.0
Miller Library0.0
Moorebank Library0.0
Mount Druitt Library0.0
Padstow Library0.0
Panania Library0.0
Parramatta Library0.0
Pennant Hills Library0.0
Penrith City Library0.0
Penshurst Library0.0
Persian Library0.0
PJ Walsh Library0.0
Regents Park Library0.0
Richmond Branch Library0.0
Riverstone Library0.0
Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre0.0
Ryde Library0.0
School Library0.0
Smithfield Library0.0
St Clair Branch Public Library0.0
St Marys Library0.0
Strathfield Council Library0.0
Street Library0.0
The Kings' School Parramatta CLL Senior Library0.0
Vinegar Hill Memorial Library0.0
Wentworth Point Community Centre & Library0.0
Wentworthville Library0.0
West Ryde Library0.0
Western Sydney University Parramatta City Campus Library0.0
Wetherill Park Library0.0
Whitlam Library0.0
Whitlam Library0.0
William Carey Christian School Library0.0
Windsor Library0.0
Yellamundie Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Schofields

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Eastwood Night Markets
Fairfield Showgrounds
Market Square
Minchinbury Fruit Market
Paddy's Market
Paddy's Market Flemington
WF Plastic Pty Ltd

Restaurants in Schofields

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mad Mex Fresh Mexican Grill

Cafes in Schofields

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HCafe Schofields
The Shed

Clinics in Schofields

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burdekin Road Medical Centre

Train Stations in Schofields

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schofields

Golf Courses in Schofields

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stonecutters Ridge Golf Club

Breweries in Schofields

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Country Brewer
Tooheys Brewery Lidcombe

Stadiums & Teams in Schofields

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Schofields

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport-Large Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle Airstrip-Small Airport
Bullio Airport-Small Airport
Dr Fox Airstrip-Small Airport
Holsworthy (Military) Airport-Small Airport
Katoomba Airport-Small Airport
Mangrove Mountain Airport-Small Airport
Mittagong Airport-Small Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield-Small Airport
Tadji Park Airstrip-Small Airport
The Oaks Airport-Small Airport
Tucker Creek Airstrip-Small Airport
Warnervale Airport-Small Airport
Wedderburn Aerodrome-Small Airport
Wilton Airport-Small Airport
Yerranderie Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Schofields

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Better Rehab Bankstown
Direct Solutions Rehabilitation and Occupational Services
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Mount Druitt Centre for Addiction Medicine
Mount Druitt Private Opioid Treatment Clinic
Victoria Tower Medical
Westmead Rehabilitation Hospital

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Schofields

What is the population of Schofields?

Schofields has a population of 4,953 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,265.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 32.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Schofields expensive to live in?

The median household income is $39,276, 48% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $304,200 (8% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,521 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Schofields?

Schofields enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.0 inches.

How is the job market in Schofields?

Schofields has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $755. There are 471 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Schofields?

The median home value in Schofields is $304,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,521. The homeownership rate is 68.0%.

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