Homebush West
NSW 2140 • Greater Sydney
About Homebush West
Homebush West is an inner-western Sydney suburb within Strathfield Council, located approximately 14 kilometres from the CBD. It sits adjacent to the Sydney Markets precinct at Flemington and shares postcode 2140 with Homebush. The suburb had a population of around 8,600 at the 2016 census, growing to over 9,100 by 2021, driven by medium-density development. Homebush West has a notably multicultural character, with a significant proportion of residents of Asian heritage contributing to a diverse and vibrant community.
Homebush West offers a highly convenient lifestyle, with a lively local dining scene featuring Asian restaurants, specialty grocery stores, and cafés centred near Flemington Road. The recently upgraded Flemington Station provides express and all-stations train services to Sydney CBD. The suburb is within easy reach of the Sydney Olympic Park precinct, DFO Homebush outlet shopping, and Strathfield's major retail hub. Relative affordability compared to neighbouring inner-west suburbs attracts young families and professionals seeking good transport access.
Homebush West falls under postcode 2140 and is governed by Strathfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Strathfield electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 400,401 — Strathfield Station & Burwood ~10 min
- 415 — Parramatta via Homebush ~25 min
- 526 — Sydney CBD via Parramatta Rd ~40 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Flemington Station is the most convenient option for CBD commuters, with frequent express services via the Inner West & Leppington Line.
Homebush West is highly walkable, with Flemington Station a short 8-minute walk and a dense local shopping strip on Flemington Road. Most daily errands can be completed on foot.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Homebush Boys High School ICSEA 10439764 3611 29 Bridge Rd
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Homebush Public School ICSEA 10949746 9171 Rochester St
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Homebush West Public School ICSEA 10699746 9304 20 Exeter Road
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Homebush West by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Homebush West Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Homebush West" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
76 state housing + 13 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 1,561
- 2. China 1,142
- 3. Nepal 1,113
- 4. South Korea 313
- 5. Philippines 245
- 6. Sri Lanka 229
- 7. Vietnam 195
- 8. Thailand 148
- 9. Hong Kong 140
- 10. Malaysia 134
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)