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)

Overall score

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

10,943

Population

$4.15M

Median house (2025)

100

Safety score

Transport score

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.

11.2 km

To Sydney CBD

11.7 km

To coast

$1,450/wk

Median rent (house)

880 m

To nearest station

Demographics

10,943

Population

Median age

2.8

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Ku-ring-gai LGA population (est. 2025)135,452

Median household income (weekly)$2,833

vs NSW median+53.1%

Bachelor degree or higher74.5%

Born in Australia53.9%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,997 / 1,699 / 124

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

$4.15M+21.6%

Median house (2025)

$1.20M+4.5%

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,450 / $875 wk

Rental yield (house)1.8%

Days on market (house)34 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100

Residential

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

Break & enter dwelling128/100k

Steal from dwelling55/100k

Motor vehicle theft46/100k

Domestic assault146/100k

Robbery9/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 230 (all categories, latest year)2,102 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

236

Within 10km8 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

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

1Train

62Bus

CBD commute (est.)30 min (train)

Peak train frequency114/hr

Nearest train stationLindfield (880 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.9°C

Summer max

17.0°C

Winter max

1,213mm

Rainfall/yr

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.

213 in suburbSupermarkets

259 in suburbCafes/Rest.

3617 in suburbParks

134 in suburbPlaygrounds

932 in suburbPools

231 in suburbGyms

1Dog parks

141 in suburbGPs

162 in suburbPharmacies

234 in suburbChildcare

51 in suburbLibraries

52986 in suburbSports fields

21 in suburbVets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalRoyal North Shore Hospital (5.3 km)

Nearest vet840 m

Nearest airportSydney (18.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

High Growth

Annual growth rate0.86%

Projected population 204117,950

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Ku-ring-gai

Killara$3.88M96transport Roseville$3.93M97transport Gordon$3.80M94transport East Lindfield$4.50M82transport East Killara$3.66M64transport West Pymble$2.92M77transport

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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.