NSW · Canada Bay Council
North Strathfield, 2137
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Desirability score
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
At the heart of the metro area, North Strathfield is a mid-sized suburb where cafés, culture and everyday convenience overlap. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street.
Neighbourhood food and coffee spots add warmth to the local routine. Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker housing affordability and parks and green space against similar metro suburbs, even with growth momentum and community and employment holding up better.
Population
- Population
- 4,618
- Median age
- 34
- Median household income / week
- $2,333
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 170 of 1,796
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Employment rate
- 64.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 93 / 135 / 897
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $780
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,100
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $830
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 243
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 142
- Against the person
- 35
- Against property
- 64
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 30.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 132 residents
- State safety percentile
- 7.9th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +3.2%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault54
- Fraud103
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment66
- Malicious Damage To Property65
- Other Offences91
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 12
- Median school ICSEA (12 schools)
- 1,116
- Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield CampusCombined
- Chalmers Road SchoolSpecial
- Marie Bashir Public SchoolPrimary
- Meriden SchoolCombined
- Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
- Santa Sabina CollegeCombined
- St Martha's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
- St Patrick's College, StrathfieldCombined
- Strathfield Girls High SchoolSecondary
- Strathfield North Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
37 public transport stops in this suburb
- Concord Fire Station, Concord Rd
- Concord Fire Station, Wellbank St
- Concord Rd Opp Concord Fire Station
- Strathfield North Public School, Concord Rd
- Wellbank St Opp Concord Fire Station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
989 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 PHILIP STREET STRATHFIELD 2135Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6 MINTARO AVENUE STRATHFIELD 2135Under Assessment
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences69 CHURCHILL AVENUE STRATHFIELD 2135Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)84 REDMYRE ROAD STRATHFIELD 2135Under Assessment
- Subdivision87-89 ALBERT ROAD STRATHFIELD 2135Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure46 LLANDILO AVENUE STRATHFIELD 2135Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Fences31 BIRNAM GROVE STRATHFIELD 2135Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation166 GEORGE STREET NORTH STRATHFIELD 2137Under Assessment
- Educational establishment; Erection of a new structure; Tertiary institution179 ALBERT ROAD STRATHFIELD 2135Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure104 BARKER ROAD STRATHFIELD 2135Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6 AMAROO AVENUE STRATHFIELD 2135Under Assessment
May 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1 BARKER ROAD STRATHFIELD 2135Additional Information Requested
- Residential flat building; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia4 Rothwell Avenue, Concord West, NSW 2138Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 AMAROO AVENUE STRATHFIELD 2135Additional Information Requested
- Educational establishment; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 EDGAR STREET STRATHFIELD 2135Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation17 MENA STREET NORTH STRATHFIELD 2137Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Rainwater tanks1 ALVISTON STREET STRATHFIELD 2135Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)41 NELSON ROAD NORTH STRATHFIELD 2137Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure32 BODEN AVENUE STRATHFIELD 2135Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure19 PALMER AVENUE STRATHFIELD 2135Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 PHILIP STREET STRATHFIELD 2135Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Landscaping structures37 CHURCHILL AVENUE STRATHFIELD 2135Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 AGNES STREET STRATHFIELD 2135Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure35 HIGHGATE STREET STRATHFIELD 2135Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation28 KARUAH STREET STRATHFIELD 2135Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6 HUNTER STREET STRATHFIELD 2135Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool14 BRUSSELS STREET NORTH STRATHFIELD 2137Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure43 PEMBERTON STREET STRATHFIELD 2135Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure49 REDMYRE ROAD STRATHFIELD 2135Determined
- Entertainment facility; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1-11 GEORGE STREET NORTH STRATHFIELD 2137Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure30 HYDEBRAE STREET STRATHFIELD 2135Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure18 WALLIS AVENUE STRATHFIELD 2135Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool5 BODEN AVENUE STRATHFIELD 2135Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)113 WENTWORTH ROAD STRATHFIELD 2135Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 PHILIP STREET STRATHFIELD 2135Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure26 PHILIP STREET STRATHFIELD 2135Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool19 FITZGERALD CRESCENT STRATHFIELD 2135Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6 AMAROO AVENUE STRATHFIELD 2135Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation28 CARRINGTON STREET NORTH STRATHFIELD 2137Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool23 AMAROO AVENUE STRATHFIELD 2135Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
122 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- NAB rediATMATM
- Cookies Lounge BarBar
- Bench (12)
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- Bike Lockers - North Strathfield Station, Queen StBicycle Parking
- KingpinBowling Alley
- Bus stop
- Concord Fire Station, Wellbank StBus stop
- Concord Rd at Homedale AveBus stop
- Concord Rd at Nelson RdBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- childcarechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 53.3/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 24% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1565th in Australia
- State rank
- 497th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #137 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #345 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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