STRATHFIELD

Sydney East
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House Median
This suburb $3,920,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $748,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 5,287
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 21.7%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 25,915
Density 3,957.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

STRATHFIELD Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $3,920,000
House Sales Volume 35 sales
Unit Median $748,000
Unit Sales Volume 62 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House $980/wk
2 Bed Unit $750/wk
3 Bed Unit $900/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

STRATHFIELD Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Relatively Safe
Crime rate: 5,287 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.80x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

STRATHFIELD 5,287/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

STRATHFIELD has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

STRATHFIELD Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

25,915
Total Population
3,957
people/km² density
21.7%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
China
5,635 people
21.7%
2
England
2,130 people
8.2%
3
Australia
2,006 people
7.7%
4
South Korea
1,998 people
7.7%
5
India
1,925 people
7.4%

Transport

16.5 km
to Sydney CBD
26 min
drive to CBD
45 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (4)

Independent (3)

Meriden School

Details
95.2 score K-12 Girls

St Patrick's College, Strathfield

Details
85.9 score Year 5-12 Boys

Santa Sabina College

Details
82.9 score K-12 Girls

Public (1)

Strathfield Girls High School

Details
73.8 score Year 7-12 Girls

STRATHFIELD Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 9 neighbouring suburbs

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About STRATHFIELD

Strathfield is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 16.5km from CBD, about 45 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 25,915 with a density of 3957 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $3,920,000, above Sydney average; unit median $748,000, below Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Strathfield Girls High School has 151 Distinguished Achievers; independent school Meriden School has 452.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 5287 per 100,000, 0.80x the NSW average, a very safe area.

Demographics: Chinese comprises 21.74%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (8.22%) and Australian (7.74%), has a significant Chinese community.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Strathfield has a house median of $3,920,000 and unit median of $748,000. Property prices are significantly above Sydney median, a premium residential area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Strathfield has a crime rate of 5287 per 100,000, which is 0.80x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: Strathfield Girls High School, 2024 HSC results: 151 Distinguished Achievers, 3 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 73.8. Catholic schools: Southern Cross Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 1 Distinguished Achievers, 1 Top Achievers, 1 First in Course (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: Meriden School, 2024 HSC results: 452 Distinguished Achievers, 29 All Rounders, 6 Top Achievers, 3 First in Course, AU Guide Score 95.2.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Strathfield has a population of 25,915, with Chinese comprising 21.70%. Significant Chinese community with comprehensive amenities. Main ethnic groups: Chinese (21.74%), English (8.22%), Aust (7.74%), Korean (7.71%), Indian (7.43%).

Strathfield is approximately 16.5km from Sydney CBD, about 26 minutes by car or 45 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T1 North Shore & Western Line; T2 Leppington & Inner West Line; T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line; T9 Northern Line line(s). Middle ring suburb, reasonably convenient commute.