North Strathfield NSW 2137
Located in New South Wales, North Strathfield sits 14 km from Sydney CBD, around 18 minutes by car. The suburb has 4,618 residents, a median age of 34, and a median household income of $121,316 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 20% nationally. Population fell 3.1% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $495 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $2,500. The area shows no recorded bushfire exposure. Of 3 schools within the suburb boundary, 2 rank above the state average, and walkability is high.
Is North Strathfield a good suburb?
North Strathfield scores a A+ (87/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on schools, transit, and community, weaker on prices.
Above the state average
3 schools · 2 above peer schools · Top 10% in NSW
Walkable and central
Walkability 94/100 · 14 km · 18 min drive to Sydney
Above the state median
Median $2.64M · Less affordable than 87% of NSW
Moderate crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 42/100
Very advantaged
SEIFA decile 10/10 · median age 34 · 4,618 residents
Liveability Rating
87 / 100 · Ranked #72 in NSWEach bar is North Strathfield's rank among NSW suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better).
No flood data is published for New South Wales — a blank here means we hold no data, not that there is no risk.
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Our score
87 / 100
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Median Unit Price
Public listings dataNorth Strathfield's unit market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $865,000, about 9% above where it sat a year earlier.
Units
$865,000
17% above its 4 neighbours (median $742,000)
Based on 39 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 19 days — median across 23 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 29 sales $831K
- 3 bed 7 sales $940K
Houses
$2,642,000
21% below its 4 neighbours (median $3,350,000)
Based on 21 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 28 days — median across 9 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 10 sales $2.74M
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsActive asking-price coverage for houses in North Strathfield is too thin to publish a meaningful median right now — only 2 active houses.
$890K
6 units listed in the last 6 months.
8 of the suburb's 1,622 dwellings (0.5%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in North Strathfield rent for around $970 a week on average, based on 10 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
Houses
$970/wk
19% below its 4 neighbours (median $1,200/wk)
10 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
Units
$850/wk
16% above its 3 neighbours (median $730/wk)
19 units advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
29 rentals advertised against an estimated 809 rented homes (3.6%) in the last 6 months.
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- 3-bed houses
- $1,100/wk
- 19 bonds
- +43% since 2021
- 2-bed units
- $800/wk
- 85 bonds
- +54% since 2021
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies across postcode 2137 (NSW publishes bonds by postcode, which can cover several suburbs). Change since 2021 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 202594 Unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 32% of its income on the median rent in postcode 2137.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
IndicativeNot enough house sales and rentals in the window to calculate a yield.
$850/week ($44,000 a year) on a $890,000 median
Based on a small sample (6 listings) — indicative only.
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Short-Stay Rentals
11 active Airbnb listings: 8 whole homes and 3 rooms. Whole homes are about 0.4% of the suburb's homes.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months. The share is against private dwellings at the 2021 Census.
Is North Strathfield safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in North Strathfield sits in the moderate band, with 123 incidents recorded in 2025 — down roughly 13% on the prior year.
123 offences
12.8% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–202518 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Council Flood Studies
City Of Canada Bay Council has published 2 flood studies on the NSW Flood Data Portal. The mapped flood areas are in those studies; SuburbScan does not hold them.
Schools
Three schools serve North Strathfield, and the cohort skews above peer-suburb performance. Strathfield North Public School and The McDonald College lead the pack.
- • 1,200 students across 3 schools (avg 400)
- • Sectors: 1 Catholic, 1 Government, 1 Independent
- • ICSEA 1112-1140, median 1123 (well above the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: Strathfield North Public School (508 students)
Primary
Combined
Universities nearby
- 2.2 kmStrathfield CampusAustralian Catholic University · 85 courses
- 8.6 kmWestern Sydney University - Bankstown CityWestern Sydney University · 60 courses
- 9.1 kmWestern Sydney University - ParramattaWestern Sydney University · 193 courses
2.9% of residents here are full-time university students aged 15–24.
Distance is measured to the suburb centre. A campus nearby does not by itself mean a student rental market — most suburbs within a few kilometres of one have a student share close to the national norm, and the figure above is what tells them apart.
Walkability
North Strathfield is exceptionally walkable on foot — at 94/100, daily errands don't require a car at all.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside North Strathfield.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 53.8 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 39.6 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 32.0 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 23.9 hours
- Direct to CBD (peak)
- 15 min wait
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in North Strathfield.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 9%
- Premises covered
- 2,127
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Canada Bay: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 16 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 4 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
North Strathfield is home to about 4,600 residents, with a median age of 34, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $121,000 a year, with unemployment at 5.3%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
4,618
Median Age
34
Median Household Income
$121,316/yr
Census Median Rent
$495/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$2,500/mo
Avg Household Size
2.7
Median Personal Income
$54,548/yr
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
Unoccupied Dwellings
10.5%
Total Dwellings
1,622
Owner-Occupier Rate
50.1%
Houses
34.2%
Rental Stress
21.2%
Mortgage Stress
24.7%
Work From Home
49.8%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
16 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 16 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 793 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 45.0%
- English Spoken at Home
- 43.6%
- Employment Rate
- 64.7%
- Completed Year 12
- 63.0%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
577 residents (12.5%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 4,336 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
31% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (780 of 2,491).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,217 a year through Canada Bay based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Residential 80%
- Infrastructure and transport 10%
- Commercial 4%
- Parks and recreation 4%
- Industrial 2%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Canada Bay
In the year to August 2026, 1,600 new dwellings were approved across Canada Bay. That mix is 110 houses and 1,490 units. Approvals are up 72.5% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Land Council
Aboriginal land in this area is administered by the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council.
Local Aboriginal Land Councils are statutory bodies under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, responsible for land claims and land management for their members. Their boundaries are administrative and are not a statement of whose Country this is. NSW does not publish a register of Aboriginal parties by area — they are registered for each project.
Air Quality
MODERATEPM2.5 averaged 6.5 µg/m³ in 2025 — below Australia's NEPM annual standard (8 µg/m³), slightly above the stricter WHO guideline (5 µg/m³).
PM10 averaged 16.5 µg/m³ · NO₂ averaged 0.9 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 1 · NO₂ 0 · ozone 0.
From the Lidcombe monitoring station, 4.6 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Macquarie Park (Willandra Village), 9.2 kmHigh rainfall.
- Elevation
- 21 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 12.2 km
- Near high-voltage lines
- 2.6% of addresses
- 65 within 100 m of an overhead line of 110 kV or more
- Annual rainfall
- 1,176 mm
- 92 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
10 facilities within 5 km- 1.3 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds
- 3.0 kmMilk and Cream ProcessingTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Total Volatile Organic Compounds
- 3.2 kmWaste Treatment and Disposal ServicesTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Particulate Matter ≤2.5 µm (PM2.5)
- 3.3 kmWaste Treatment and Disposal ServicesTop reported: Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Zinc and compounds · Chromium (III) compounds
- 3.5 kmPrepared Animal and Bird Feed ManufacturingTop reported: Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide
EV adoption
In postcode 2137, 394 of 18,858 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 4.9% (928 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 7.0%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 2137, 1,897 rooftop-solar systems totalling 15.8 MW have been installed since 2001, against 11,192 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 208 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $600,000.
Off-the-plan or contracted-build value cap is $750,000 (vs $600,000 for completed new homes). Stamp duty concessions are a separate scheme (First Home Buyers Assistance).
Mortgage repayments
19 mortgage brokers are registered in this suburb, 49 across postcode 2137.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Revenue NSW
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $600,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with Revenue NSW.
At $865,000 this is $265,000 above the $600,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Revenue NSW.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-26 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Sally Sitou Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sally Sitou | 62.0% | 38.0% | +6.8 |
| 2022 | Sally Sitou | 55.2% | 44.8% | -8.4 |
| 2019 | Fiona Martin | 46.8% | 53.2% | -1.5 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Stephanie Di Pasqua Liberal
Next state election: 13 March 2027.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Stephanie Di Pasqua LP | 51.3% |
| 2019 | John Sidoti LP | 65.0% |
| 2015 | John Sidoti LP | 68.8% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: © State of New South Wales through the NSW Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0, adapted.
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Common questions about North Strathfield
Is North Strathfield a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in North Strathfield is moderate (42/100, ranked against other NSW suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect North Strathfield?
North Strathfield has no recorded bushfire history. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is North Strathfield a good place to live?
North Strathfield has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of A+ (87/100), ranked against other NSW suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of North Strathfield?
North Strathfield, NSW had a population of 4,618 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for North Strathfield, NSW?
The postcode for North Strathfield, NSW is 2137.
How far is North Strathfield from Sydney?
North Strathfield is 14 km from Sydney CBD by road, about 18 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in North Strathfield?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in North Strathfield was $121,316 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in North Strathfield?
The median advertised rent in North Strathfield is $970 a week for houses (10 listings) and $850 a week for units (19 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in North Strathfield?
The median age of residents in North Strathfield was 34 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in North Strathfield?
There are 3 schools inside the North Strathfield boundary: 2 above and 1 at similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is North Strathfield walkable?
North Strathfield scores 94/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it exceptionally walkable. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in North Strathfield?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to North Strathfield (Lidcombe) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 6.5 µg/m³ and PM10 of 16.5 µg/m³. That puts North Strathfield below the Australian NEPM annual standard of 8 µg/m³ but above the stricter WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in North Strathfield?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to North Strathfield, Macquarie Park (Willandra Village) (9.2 km away), 1,176 mm of rain a year over 92 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in North Strathfield?
First-home buyers in NSW may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $600,000. The grant is administered by Revenue NSW; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does North Strathfield belong to?
North Strathfield sits within the Canada Bay local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in North Strathfield?
The average residential rates bill through Canada Bay is $1,217 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near North Strathfield?
Across Canada Bay, 1,600 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 72.5% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is North Strathfield in?
North Strathfield sits within the federal Division of Reid, currently held by Sally Sitou (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2023
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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