Moving to North Strathfield NSW 2137
What the official numbers say about living in North Strathfield — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $495 a week, against a median household income of $2,333 a week.
About 50% of homes are owner-occupied and 49% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
North Strathfield grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,441 → 4,618 people).
Around 70% of households are families, averaging 2.7 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: China, India, South Korea; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Korean, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), North Strathfield sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (36% of workers), while 51% work from home.
Nearest train station: North Strathfield, 250 m south.
Nearest metro station: Campsie, 6.1 km south.
Nearest bus interchange: STA Ryde Depot, 5.4 km north-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Kissing Point, 3.1 km north-east.
Nearest airport: Bankstown Airport, 11.5 km south-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 11 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 71 schools · 157 cafes & restaurants · 20 supermarkets · 79 parks — see them all on the North Strathfield profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: The Mcdonald College 200 m · Strathfield North Public School 450 m · St Ambrose Catholic Primary School 800 m · Victoria Avenue Public School 900 m · Victoria Ave community precinct 1.1 km · Homebush Public School 1.2 km · Homebush Boys High School 1.4 km · Mortlake Public School 1.7 km
Groceries: Woolworths North Strathfield (Metro) 500 m · Foodworks 600 m · Komart 700 m · Aldi 750 m · IGA 750 m · Concord West Supermarket 1 km · Paddy's Market Flemington 1.5 km · Woolworths Strathfield 1.8 km
Parks and reserves: Ismay Reserve 600 m · Mason Park 650 m · Central Park 750 m · Bill Boyce Reserve 800 m · Bressington Park 850 m · Wentworth Reserve 950 m · Ismay Reserve South 1000 m · Carlton Place 1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around North Strathfield, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Noisy Miner · Superb Fairy-wren · Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian Raven · Welcome Swallow.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to North Strathfield, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Strathfield here | 4,618 | — | 10/10 | 11% |
| Homebush | 11,660 | — | 9/10 | 14% |
| Concord West | 6,178 | — | 10/10 | 16% |
| Liberty Grove | 2,055 | — | 10/10 | 28% |
| Concord | 14,551 | — | 10/10 | 12% |
| Strathfield | 25,915 | — | 10/10 | 18% |
| Sydney Olympic Park | 4,848 | — | 10/10 | 31% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Canada Bay — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Reid — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2137 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full North Strathfield profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $495 a week, and about 49% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,441 people to 4,618. It sits about 11 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and North Strathfield station is roughly 0.2 km away. Local government is Canada Bay council, and the federal seat is Reid.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: North Strathfield vs Homebush · North Strathfield vs Concord West.
Nearby guides: Homebush · Concord West · Liberty Grove · Concord · Strathfield · Sydney Olympic Park.
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