Strathfield
NSW 2135 · Strathfield
25,915 (2021) → 24,946 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Strathfield is a stable suburb in Strathfield, NSW 2135, about 12km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $4.41M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 12 schools, a transport score of 97/100, and is about 11km inland. Strathfield has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 56/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2135 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Nepal (13.57%), China (8.61%), India (6.85%), South Korea (6.22%), Vietnam (3.14%)
Top languages: Nepali (12.88%), Mandarin (9.3%), Cantonese (7.17%), Korean (7.1%), Arabic (4.77%)
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 1057 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Meriden SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1180
- Santa Sabina CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1139
- St Patrick's College, StrathfieldCombined · IndependentICSEA 1126
- St Martha's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1120
- Marie Bashir Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1104
- Strathfield South Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1084
- Strathfield Girls High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1077
- Chalmers Road SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1006
- Strathfield South High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 961
- St Lucys, Santa Sabina College CampusPrimary · Independent
- Santa Sabina College, Santa Maria del MontePrimary · Independent
- Trinity Grammar School Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Homebush Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1094
- Homebush Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1043
- Burwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1092
- Enfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1062
- St Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1084
- Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield CampusCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1074
- Homebush West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1069
- MLC SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1177
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1083
- Southern Cross Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1042
- Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1140
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1110
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Strathfield
Is Strathfield safe?
Strathfield has a residential safety score of 56/100, 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 4,800 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Strathfield?
In Strathfield, the median house price is $4.41M and the median unit price is $752K. Median weekly house rent is $1,000.
How far is Strathfield from Sydney CBD?
Strathfield is about 11.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 31 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Strathfield?
Strathfield has 12 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1089 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Strathfield?
Strathfield has a transport score of 97/100, including 2 train stations and 153 bus stops.