East Lindfield
NSW 2070 · Ku-ring-gai
3,710 (2021) → 3,839 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Ku-ring-gai local government area (est. 135,452 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
East Lindfield is a high growth suburb in Ku-ring-gai, NSW 2070, about 12km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $4.26M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 82/100, and is a short drive from the coast. East Lindfield has an overall score of 90/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2070 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (11.19%), England (5.5%), Hong Kong (3.72%), New Zealand (1.56%), USA (1.56%)
Top languages: Mandarin (14.02%), Cantonese (9.43%), Korean (1.11%), Japan (0.92%), German (0.89%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1138 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Lindfield East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1167
Nearby (within 10km)
- Newington College - Lindfield Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.5km
- Roseville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1172
- Cromehurst SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1098
- Killara High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1147
- Castle Cove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1167
- Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1168
- Roseville CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1191
- Lindfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1162
- Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1164
- Forestville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1141
- Killarney Heights High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1132
- Killarney Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1150
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
Nearby suburbs in Ku-ring-gai
Compare East Lindfield with another suburb
Compare two suburbs
Frequently asked questions about East Lindfield
Is East Lindfield safe?
East Lindfield has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 701 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in East Lindfield?
In East Lindfield, the median house price is $4.26M. Median weekly house rent is $1,490.
How far is East Lindfield from Sydney CBD?
East Lindfield is about 11.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 48 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in East Lindfield?
East Lindfield has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1167 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in East Lindfield?
East Lindfield has a transport score of 82/100 and 42 bus stops.