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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)

90
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

3,710
Population
$4.03M
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
82
Transport score

East Lindfield is a high growth suburb in Ku-ring-gai, NSW 2070, about 12km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $4.03M 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.

11.9 km
To Sydney CBD
9.5 km
To coast
$1,450/wk
Median rent (house)
2.0 km
To nearest station

Demographics

3,710
Population
43
Median age
3.1
Avg household

Age distribution

Ku-ring-gai LGA population (est. 2025)135,452
Median household income (weekly)$3,457
vs NSW median+86.9%
Bachelor degree or higher74.4%
Born in Australia58.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,027 / 137 / 3

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

$4.03M-2.4%
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,450 / $875 wk
Rental yield (house)1.9%
Days on market (house)48 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

5
Break & enter dwelling135/100k
0
Steal from dwelling0/100k
2
Motor vehicle theft54/100k
1
Domestic assault27/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
2
Non-domestic assault54/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 29 (all categories, latest year)782 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

100

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

218
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1138 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Lindfield East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1178

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Newington College - Lindfield Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.5km
  • Roseville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1172
  • Cromehurst SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1104
  • Killara High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1148
  • Castle Cove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1169
  • Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1177
  • Roseville CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1187
  • Lindfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1156
  • Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1143
  • Forestville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1119
  • Killarney Heights High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1126
  • Killarney Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1161

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

82
42Bus
CBD commute (est.)48 min (bus)
Nearest train stationLindfield (2.0 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.5°C
Summer max
16.5°C
Winter max
1,300mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

101 in suburbSupermarkets
131 in suburbCafes/Rest.
318 in suburbParks
206 in suburbPlaygrounds
70Pools
171 in suburbGyms
2Dog parks
80 in suburbGPs
101 in suburbPharmacies
142 in suburbChildcare
41 in suburbLibraries
52436 in suburbSports fields
3Vets
Nearest beachDirty Haul Beach (8.1 km)
Nearest hospitalNorthern Beaches Hospital (4.5 km)
Nearest vet1.9 km
Nearest airportSydney (19.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

97

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

17
Gyms
5
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
524
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

75

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

31
Parks
9
Nature reserves
4
Bike paths
2
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
2
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

76

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

2
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
2
Galleries
4
Libraries
0
Arts centres
15
Landmarks

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

23

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.27

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

10

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

1
Long Day Care
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.27

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate0.86%
Projected population 20416,086
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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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 782 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in East Lindfield?

In East Lindfield, the median house price is $4.03M. Median weekly house rent is $1,450.

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 1178 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.