Homebush Postcode
New South Wales
Homebush is an inner suburb in New South Wales, located approximately 12 km from the Sydney CBD. It falls within the 2140 postcode area and uses the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Homebush has a population of 11,660 (6,101 males, 5,559 females). The median age is 31 years.
The median weekly household income in Homebush is $2,101, with a median personal income of $960 per week.
The median weekly rent is $470 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.
In terms of birthplace, 42% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are India (2,297), South Korea (830), and Nepal (692).
25.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 69.8% speak another language.
The employment rate in Homebush shows 6,386 people employed (3,811 full-time, 1,861 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 6.4%.
The most common occupations are professionals (2,078), clerical & admin (570), and managers (542).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Homebush has an IRSAD score of 1071 placing it in decile 9 (very advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Homebush covers an area of 2.0 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 5694 persons per km².
Statistically, Homebush sits within the Strathfield - Burwood - Ashfield area, part of the broader Sydney - Inner West region. It falls under the Canada Bay local government area.
The federal electorate for Homebush is Reid (Inner Metropolitan).
The 2140 postcode is shared by Homebush along with Homebush South and Homebush West.
Homebush Details
| Postcode | 2140 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 11,660 |
| Median Age | 31 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,101/week |
| Median Personal Income | $960/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $470 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 2.0 km² |
| Population Density | 5694/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,399 |
| Completed Year 12 | 70.8% |
| Australian Citizens | 53.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 58 (0.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (very advantaged) |
| Latitude | -33.8586 |
| Longitude | 151.0792 |
| Distance from Sydney | 12 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Inner West |
| Area (SA3) | Strathfield - Burwood - Ashfield |
| Local Government | Canada Bay |
| Federal Electorate | Reid |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 1,708 (14.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,506 (12.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 6,068 (52.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,660 (14.2%) |
| 65+ years | 713 (6.1%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 370 (3.2%) |
| Asthma | 227 (1.9%) |
| Diabetes | 218 (1.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 99 (0.8%) |
| Arthritis | 98 (0.8%) |
| Cancer | 39 (0.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 32 (0.3%) |
| Dementia | 5 (0.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 649 (15.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,466 (57.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 949 (22.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 247 (5.7%) |