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Nirimba Fields vs Schofields

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 2.1 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

Nirimba FieldsSchofields
Active5610
Safety3645
Wealth6773
Value9987
Parks429
Cafés1332
Transit212
Green space1418
Active & healthy4827
Schools nearby (OSM)4815
Median rent$410/wk $540/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$1,350,000$1,378,000
House sales this quarter6648
Population1,63215,213
Full profile Nirimba Fields in full Schofields in full

Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Nirimba Fields safer than Schofields?

Schofields scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Nirimba Fields or Schofields?

Nirimba Fields has the lower median house price of the two ($1,350,000 vs $1,378,000).

Should I live in Nirimba Fields or Schofields?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Nirimba Fields or Schofields.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →