NSW · Strathfield Council
Strathfield, 2135
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Desirability score
- Café precinct
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Strathfield is a lively inner larger suburb with dining, shopping and leisure options right on the doorstep. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
The community skews younger, with good childcare options. Cafés, dining and leisure activities are easy to find, with neighbouring suburbs adding even more choice. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by schools and education and parks and green space, while housing affordability and growth momentum sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 25,915
- Median age
- 32
- Median household income / week
- $2,262
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 939 of 9,522
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,765
- Employment rate
- 58%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 448 / 394 / 4,227
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)
- $730
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,000
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $740
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 367
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)
- 1,650
- Against the person
- 289
- Against property
- 731
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 63.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 90 residents
- State safety percentile
- 42.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Fraud131
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment77
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault93
- Steal From Retail Store132
- Transport Regulatory Offences284
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
Public transport
279 public transport stops in this suburb
- CNC Everton Rd
- CNC Interchange
- PDT Everton Rd
- RMP/LFT To P1/2
- Strathfield 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)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksHume Highway, Claremont Road28 Jun 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
14 planning-related records
2025· 4 proposals
August 2025
- Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Advertising structure; Electric vehicle facilityKerbside verge east of 31 Morwick St, StrathfieldDetermined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural supportLOT 209, NO.14 Angel View, CalderwoodDetermined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural supportLOT 211, NO.14 ANGEL VIEW, CALDERWOODDetermined
May 2025
- Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Advertising structure; Electric vehicle facilityKerbside verge east of 31 Morwick St, StrathfieldDetermined
2024· 1 proposal
May 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Hospital; Health Infrastructure; Infrastructure3-5 Everton Road, StrathfieldDetermined
2023· 2 proposals
January 2023
- Alterations and additions to commercial development; Signage; Change of useShop 1 & 2, 459-463 Liverpool Rd, Strathfield, NSWDetermined
- Subdivision of land90 The Boulevard, StrathfieldDetermined
2022· 5 proposals
September 2022
- Subdivision of land19-25 Everton Road StrathfieldDetermined
August 2022
- OtherNo 9 Merley Road StrathfiledDetermined
July 2022
- Alterations and additions to commercial developmentStrathfield Station 2/-/DP1001738Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development; Stormwater management systems; Garages, carports and car parking spaces23 ELLIOTT STREET BELFIELD 2191Determined
February 2022
- Retaining walls, protection of trees96 Albyn Road Strathield NSW 2135Determined
2021· 2 proposals
November 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development23 ELLIOTT STREET BELFIELD 2191Determined
October 2021
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces12 CHISHOLM STREET, BELFIELD NSW 2191Determined
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
1,737 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Strathfield CellarsAlcohol
- toothys bottle shopAlcohol
- BreadtopBakery
- Deli manjooBakery
Albert Road
- PishonBakery
45-47 The Boulevarde
- ANZBank
- Bendigo bankBank
140 Albert road
- Bbq
- Bench (32)
- Machi machiBeverages
8 Churchill Avenue
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
Parks & reserves
19 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Boden ReservePark
- Centenary PlaygroundPark
- Davies SquarePark
- Edwards ParkPark
- Everton Place ParkPark
- Frank Zions ReservePark
- Freshwater ParkPark
- Hudson District Park (East)Park
- Hudson District Park (West)Park
- Inveresk ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 13
- Emergency department
- On site
- Alwyn Rehabilitation HospitalEmu Streethospital
- Burwood Back Pain - Chiropractor in BurwoodWentworth Roadalternative
- Chemist Warehousepharmacy
- Discount Chemistpharmacy
- Optometristoptometrist
- Sini careChurchill Avenuepharmacy
- Skin Clinicdoctor
- St. John of Godclinic
- St. John of God Medical Centre (Psychiatric)Grantham Streetpsychotherapist
- Strathfield Private HospitalEverton Roadhospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
Heritage
4 state heritage places
- Mount St Mary Campus of the Australian Catholic University25A Barker Rd StrathfieldSHR
- Strathfield Railway Station groupGreat Southern and Western Railway, StrathfieldSHR
- Strathfield rail underbridges(flyover)Great Southern and Western Railway, StrathfieldSHR
- Trinity Uniting Church62 The Boulevarde StrathfieldSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Albyn Road Early Education Centrekindergarten
- Childcare ConceptsAlbyn Roadchildcare
- Koala Kidschildcare
- Montessori AcademyHomebush Roadkindergarten
- 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)
- 28
- Parks (OSM)
- 23
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
- 66.3/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 7% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 354th in Australia
- State rank
- 136th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #55 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #97 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 19 Oxford Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- 19 Pemberton Stamenitiesbus_stop
- 2135 Vibeamenitiesrestaurant
- 28 Oxford Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- 7-Elevenamenitiesconvenience
- ANZamenitiesbank
- Ada Av at Wallis Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Albert Rd at Elva Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Albert Rd at Homebush Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Albert Rd before Elva Stamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
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