Lindfield, NSW 2070 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lindfield is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2070, home to 10,943 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Northern Beaches local government area and roughly 11 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 10,943
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $2,833 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,174 /week
- Median family income
- $3,347 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Ku-ring-gai
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Bradfield
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $600 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,450
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Lindfield Public School
- Aurora College
- Lindfield College
- Cromehurst School
- Beaumont Road Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 33 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 5 train stops, 113 bus stops
- Grosvenor Rd At Bent St
- Grosvenor Rd Before Austral Av
- Grosvenor Rd After Lumeah Rd
- Grosvenor Rd At Lumeah Rd
- Lindfield Station, Platform 3
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 cafés
- 14 restaurants
- 43 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 3 supermarkets
- 10 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 9.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 41.3% of the 5,333 resolvable premises in Lindfield. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 41.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 37.5%
- Fibre to the Building: 21.1%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 235 across postcode 2070 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 82 theft, 45 violent offences, 35 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lindfield?
Lindfield (NSW 2070) had 10,943 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Ku-ring-gai local government area.
What is the median rent in Lindfield?
The median advertised rent in Lindfield is $600/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lindfield?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Lindfield covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lindfield Public School (0.6 km), Aurora College (1 km), Lindfield College (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lindfield?
Lindfield is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (41.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lindfield?
Across postcode 2070, 235 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (82), violent (45), property damage (35). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Lindfield?
In Lindfield, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (9.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Lindfield?
118 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lindfield centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 33 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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