Moving to Strathfield NSW 2135
What the official numbers say about living in Strathfield — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $480 a week, against a median household income of $2,262 a week.
About 53% of homes are owner-occupied and 45% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Strathfield grew 12% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (23,132 → 25,915 people).
Around 69% of households are families, averaging 2.8 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: Nepal, China, India; most spoken languages besides English: Nepali, Mandarin, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Strathfield sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (39% of workers), while 41% work from home.
Nearest train station: Strathfield, 750 m north-east.
Nearest metro station: Campsie, 4.1 km south.
Nearest light rail stop: Marion, 5.4 km east.
Nearest bus interchange: Bankstown Station, 6.8 km south-west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Cabarita, 4.8 km north-east.
Nearest airport: Bankstown Airport, 10.3 km south-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 11 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 90 schools · 107 cafes & restaurants · 15 supermarkets · 87 parks — see them all on the Strathfield profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Martha's Catholic Primary School 250 m · Meriden Junior School 250 m · Meriden Pre K School 350 m · Strathfield Girls High School 400 m · Santa Maria del Monte 450 m · Meriden Senior School 450 m · Strathfield Office - NSW Department of Education 450 m · Santa Sabina College 700 m
Groceries: Woolworths Strathfield 600 m · Darshan namaste 600 m · Tae supermarket 700 m · Woolworths Burwood Plaza 1.3 km · Market Place Hen Lee Asian grocery 1.3 km · IGA 1.4 km · Aldi 1.4 km · Mega Mart Asian Supermarket 1.4 km
Parks and reserves: Centenary Playground 100 m · Russel Street Reserve 650 m · Davies Square 650 m · Todman Reserve 750 m · Laker Reserve 750 m · Inveresk Park 750 m · Everton Place Park 850 m · Fitzgerald Park 850 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Strathfield, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Noisy Miner · Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian Raven · Superb Fairy-wren · Silver Gull.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Strathfield, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strathfield here | 25,915 | — | 10/10 | 18% |
| Homebush | 11,660 | — | 9/10 | 14% |
| Enfield | 2,992 | — | 8/10 | 10% |
| Burwood | 18,224 | — | 8/10 | 12% |
| North Strathfield | 4,618 | — | 10/10 | 11% |
| Burwood Heights | 1,134 | — | 10/10 | 11% |
| Strathfield South | 3,636 | — | 9/10 | 10% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Strathfield — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Reid — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2135 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Strathfield profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $480 a week, and about 45% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 12% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 23,132 people to 25,915. It sits about 11 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Strathfield station is roughly 0.8 km away. Local government is Strathfield council, and the federal seat is Reid.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Strathfield vs Homebush · Strathfield vs Burwood.
Nearby guides: Homebush · Enfield · Burwood · North Strathfield · Burwood Heights · Strathfield South.
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