Lindfield
NSW 2070 · Ku-ring-gai
10,943 (2021) → 11,323 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.
Lindfield is a high growth suburb in Ku-ring-gai, NSW 2070, about 11km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $4.15M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 8 schools, a transport score of 96/100, and is about 12km inland. Lindfield has an overall score of 96/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (12.15%), Hong Kong (4.41%), England (3.89%), South Korea (2.58%), Malaysia (1.58%)
Top languages: Mandarin (15.43%), Cantonese (7.92%), Korean (3.19%), Japan (1.58%), Hindi (0.68%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
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 1137 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1177
- Lindfield Learning VillageCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1160
- Lindfield Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1156
- Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1143
- Cromehurst SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1104
- Lindfield Montessori PreschoolPrimary · Independent
- Newington College - Lindfield Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent
- Aurora CollegeSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Beaumont Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1169
- Roseville CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1187
- Killara Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1155
- Ravenswood School for GirlsCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1173
- Lindfield East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1178
- Roseville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1172
- Chatswood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1145
- Chatswood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1133
- St Pius X CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1147
- Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1150
- Mercy Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1129
- Ravenswood School for Girls, Boarding HouseCombined · Independent · 2.6km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Lindfield
Is Lindfield safe?
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 2,102 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lindfield?
In Lindfield, the median house price is $4.15M and the median unit price is $1.20M. Median weekly house rent is $1,450.
How far is Lindfield from Sydney CBD?
Lindfield is about 11.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 30 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Lindfield?
Lindfield has 8 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1148 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lindfield?
Lindfield has a transport score of 96/100, including 1 train station and 62 bus stops.