Concord West vs North Strathfield
The verdict
North Strathfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.74M versus $2.88M in Concord West. North Strathfield is closer to the coast (12.4 km vs 13.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Concord West rates higher (97 vs 89/100 in North Strathfield).
Scores
| Concord West | North Strathfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 94 |
| Transport | 95 | 97 |
| Education | 80 | 83 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Concord West | North Strathfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,178 | 4,618 |
| Median age | 42 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,354 | $2,333 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.6% | 59.7% |
| Born in Australia | 60.9% | 45.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Concord West High Growth · North Strathfield High Growth
Property
| Concord West | North Strathfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.88M | $2.74M |
| Median unit price | $1.87M | $940K |
| House price YoY | 3.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $890 | $1,010 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 55 | 28 |
Median price history
Safety
| Concord West | North Strathfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 97 | 89 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 113 | 108 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 65 | 195 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 275 | 152 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,995 | 3,205 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Concord West | North Strathfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,093 | 1,122 |
See the full school list on each profile: Concord West · North Strathfield
Transport
| Concord West | North Strathfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 97 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 25 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 30 | 30 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 800 m | 40 m |
Liveability
| Concord West | North Strathfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 11 |
| Parks | 8 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 59 | 51 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.7 km | 12.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.2 km | 11.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 630 m | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Concord West | North Strathfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,178 | 4,618 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,440 | 4,814 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,152 | 7,588 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.04% | 1.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Concord West or North Strathfield?
Concord West has the higher residential safety score (Concord West 97/100 vs North Strathfield 89/100).
Which is more affordable, Concord West or North Strathfield?
North Strathfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.74M versus $2.88M.
Which has better schools, Concord West or North Strathfield?
North Strathfield has a higher average school ICSEA (Concord West 1093 vs North Strathfield 1122; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Concord West or North Strathfield?
North Strathfield has the higher transport score (Concord West 95/100 vs North Strathfield 97/100).
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