Strathfield

NSW 2135 · Strathfield

25,915 (2021) → 24,946 est. (2025) · Stable

Overall score

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

25,915

Population

$4.54M

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

Strathfield is a stable suburb in Strathfield, NSW 2135, about 12km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $4.54M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 11 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.

11.6 km

To Sydney CBD

11.1 km

To coast

$900/wk

Median rent (house)

1.4 km

To nearest station

Demographics

25,915

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

Median household income (weekly)$2,262

vs NSW median+22.3%

Bachelor degree or higher61.9%

Born in Australia35.5%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,893 / 4,227 / 394

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

$4.54M+22.8%

Median house (2025)

$743K-2.0%

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$900 / $700 wk

Rental yield (house)1.0%

Days on market (house)39 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

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

Break & enter dwelling289/100k

Steal from dwelling224/100k

Motor vehicle theft243/100k

Domestic assault239/100k

Robbery35/100k

Residential incidents over time

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

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 1,650 (all categories, latest year)6,367 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

358

Within 10km11 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1057 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Meriden SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1173
Santa Sabina CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1153
St Patrick's College, StrathfieldCombined · IndependentICSEA 1123
St Martha's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1104
Marie Bashir Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1102
Strathfield South Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1088
Strathfield Girls High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1073
Chalmers Road SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1014
Strathfield South High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 952
Trinity Grammar School Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent
Santa Sabina College, Santa Maria del MontePrimary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

Homebush Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1104
Homebush Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1046
Burwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1094
Enfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1071
St Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1053
Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield CampusCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1078
MLC School, Art and Design CentreCombined · Independent · 1.8km
Homebush West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1083
MLC SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1157
St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1077
Southern Cross Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1042
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1137

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

2Train

153Bus

CBD commute (est.)31 min (train)

Peak train frequency334.5/hr

Nearest train stationHomebush (1.4 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C

Summer max

18.0°C

Winter max

950mm

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.

183 in suburbSupermarkets

7245 in suburbCafes/Rest.

5024 in suburbParks

3214 in suburbPlaygrounds

1,5441390 in suburbPools

121 in suburbGyms

52 in suburbDog parks

124 in suburbGPs

84 in suburbPharmacies

155 in suburbChildcare

41 in suburbLibraries

323169 in suburbSports fields

3Vets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalConcord Hospital (4.7 km)

Nearest vet1.8 km

Nearest airportSydney (11.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate-0.95%

Projected population 204127,243

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Strathfield

Homebush$2.26M96transport Strathfield South$1.62M72transport Homebush West$1.60M92transport

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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 6,367 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Strathfield?

In Strathfield, the median house price is $4.54M and the median unit price is $743K. Median weekly house rent is $900.

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 11 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1087 (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.