Strathfield, NSW 2135 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Strathfield is an inner west Sydney suburb ~14km from the CBD, administrative centre of the Municipality of Strathfield and a major Sydney rail interchange at Strathfield station. It has a population of 26,000 with high overseas birth rates from Nepal, China and India. Housing comprises grand heritage homes on tree-lined streets alongside high-rise apartments near the station.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 25,915
- Median age
- 32 years
- Median household income
- $2,262 /week
- Median personal income
- $815 /week
- Median family income
- $2,423 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.1
- Local government area
- Strathfield
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Inner West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Reid
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $1,175 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,765
- Median house price
- $4,380,000
- Rent share of household income
- 52%
Schools
- Santa Sabina College
- Meriden Anglican School for Girls
- St Patrick's College
Transport
- T1 North Shore & Western Line and T2 Inner West & Leppington Line — Strathfield Station
Lifestyle & amenities
Established suburb with culturally diverse residents including large Nepalese, Chinese and Indian communities. Home to several independent schools and known for Federation-era mansions and tree-lined avenues; Strathfield Plaza is the main shopping hub.
- 18 cafés
- 52 restaurants
- 6 pubs and bars
- 49 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 4 libraries
- 3 supermarkets
- 20 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), 11.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 64.9% of the 11,808 resolvable premises in Strathfield. 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: 64.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 3.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 7.8%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 21.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 3.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,243 across postcode 2135 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 15% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 456 theft, 242 violent offences, 119 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Strathfield?
Strathfield (NSW 2135) had 25,915 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Strathfield local government area.
What is the median rent in Strathfield?
The median advertised rent in Strathfield is $1,175/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Strathfield?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Strathfield. Nearest include: Santa Sabina College, Meriden Anglican School for Girls, St Patrick's College. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Strathfield?
Strathfield is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (64.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Strathfield?
Across postcode 2135, 1,243 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (456), violent (242), vehicle theft (119). 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 Strathfield?
In Strathfield, 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 (11.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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