Schofields - East, NSW 2322
A well-connected Sydney pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $550/wk Median
- 38.5% Renters
Schofields - East Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 25.1k
- Median age
- 31
- Median weekly rent
- $550
- To the CBD
- 35.2km
- Walkability
- 5.3
- Schools within 3 km
- 11
ABS 2021 Census
Schofields - East Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Schools & Families
A cluster of well-regarded local schools makes this a common choice for renting families, with several options within a short drive.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Schofields - East is one of Sydney's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 25,130 residents, a substantial 38.5% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $550 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Schofields - East
Schofields - East Quarter
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Schofields - East Junction
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Schofields - East
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Schofields - East
Real questions renters ask before moving to Schofields - East.
Is Schofields - East walkable?
Schofields - East carries a walkability score of 5.3/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
How far is Schofields - East from the Sydney CBD?
Schofields - East is approximately 36km from the Sydney CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 46-61 minutes.
How much does it cost to rent in Schofields - East?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Schofields - East is $550. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $550 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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