North Strathfield
NSW 2137 · Canada Bay
4,618 (2021) → 4,814 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Canada Bay local government area (est. 90,686 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
North Strathfield is a high growth suburb in Canada Bay, NSW 2137, about 11km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.74M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 97/100, and is about 12km inland. North Strathfield has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 89/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (9.03%), India (6.24%), South Korea (6.06%), Nepal (3.14%), Philippines (2.86%)
Top languages: Mandarin (9.7%), Korean (6.99%), Cantonese (6.19%), Nepali (3.14%), Italian (2.97%)
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 1066 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1137
- The McDonald CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1119
- Strathfield North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1110
Nearby (within 10km)
- Homebush Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1104
- St Ambrose Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1126
- Homebush Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1046
- Victoria Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1072
- Mortlake Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1089
- Strathfield Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1073
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1099
- St Martha's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1104
- Concord Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1061
- Meriden SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1173
- MLC School, Art and Design CentreCombined · Independent · 1.8km
- MLC School, Music CentreCombined · Independent · 1.8km
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
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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 North Strathfield
Is North Strathfield safe?
North Strathfield has a residential safety score of 89/100, 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 3,205 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in North Strathfield?
In North Strathfield, the median house price is $2.74M and the median unit price is $940K. Median weekly house rent is $1,010.
How far is North Strathfield from Sydney CBD?
North Strathfield is about 11.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 30 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in North Strathfield?
North Strathfield has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1122 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in North Strathfield?
North Strathfield has a transport score of 97/100, including 1 train station and 15 bus stops.