Strathfield South
NSW 2136 · Strathfield
3,636 (2021) → 3,715 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Strathfield local government area (est. 51,850 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Strathfield South is a stable suburb in Strathfield, NSW 2136, about 12km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.32M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 72/100, and is about 10km inland. Strathfield South has an overall score of 81/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 41/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2136 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (7.48%), India (6.16%), Sri Lanka (4.32%), South Korea (3.85%), Italy (2.23%)
Top languages: Mandarin (7.15%), Cantonese (6.55%), Arabic (5.56%), Tamil (5.45%), Korean (5.2%)
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 1053 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1084
- Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield CampusCombined · IndependentICSEA 1074
Nearby (within 10km)
- Strathfield South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1084
- Strathfield South High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 961
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1036
- Chullora Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 965
- Malek Fahd Islamic SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1063
- Belmore North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 977
- Enfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1062
- Chalmers Road SchoolCombined · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1006
- Belmore Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 953
- St John Vianney Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1034
- Trinity Grammar School Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2km
- Greenacre Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1087
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
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 South
Is Strathfield South safe?
Strathfield South has a residential safety score of 41/100, 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 6,876 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Strathfield South?
In Strathfield South, the median house price is $2.32M and the median unit price is $665K. Median weekly house rent is $910.
How far is Strathfield South from Sydney CBD?
Strathfield South is about 12.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 49 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Strathfield South?
Strathfield South has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1079 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Strathfield South?
Strathfield South has a transport score of 72/100 and 24 bus stops.