Strathfield - East
Statistical Area - sa2

Strathfield - East has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Strathfield - East's population was around 18,686 as of Aug 2025. This reflected an increase of 2,266 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 16,420. The change was inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 18,441 in June 2024 and additional 42 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 7,356 persons per square kilometer, placing Strathfield - East in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 13.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (6.3%) and the state, indicating it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 95.8% of overall population gains during recent periods in Strathfield - East.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group were applied to all areas from these aggregations for years 2032 to 2041. Based on latest population numbers, Strathfield - East is projected to grow by 4,152 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 20.8% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Strathfield - East recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Strathfield - East has seen approximately 30 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 154 homes were approved, with another 5 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, about 4.5 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built over these five years.

This significant demand outpaces supply, typically putting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $1,223,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, around $570,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Strathfield - East has significantly less development activity, 64.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings.

Nationally, this activity is also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. New building activity in Strathfield - East consists of approximately 74.0% detached houses and 26.0% medium to high-density housing, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited for buyers seeking space. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (27.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. Strathfield - East reflects a highly mature market with around 596 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts indicate that the area will gain approximately 3,884 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Strathfield - East has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 43 projects expected to affect the region. Notable initiatives include Strathfield Council Parks Upgrades through the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program, the Strathfield Town Centre Masterplan, North Strathfield Metro Station, and Billbergia Concord West Master-Planned Community. The following list outlines those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Strathfield - East significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Strathfield - East has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.6%, lower than the national average.

Over the past year, employment grew by an estimated 3.8%. As of June 2025, 11,841 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.6% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is 63.5%, similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and professional & technical services.

The area specializes in accommodation & food with an employment share twice the regional average, but construction shows lower representation at 4.4% versus the regional average of 8.6%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparison between working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 3.8%, labour force by 4.4%, leading to a rise in unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released May 2025, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Strathfield - East's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.2% over five years and 14.7% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 indicates Strathfield - East had a median income among taxpayers of $47,696 and an average of $78,978. Nationally, these figures are high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, current estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $53,710 (median) and $88,937 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, Strathfield - East's household income ranks at the 74th percentile ($2,135 weekly), while personal income sits at the 45th percentile. The largest income segment comprises 32.8% earning $1,500-$2,999 weekly (6,129 residents), similar to the metropolitan region where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Notably, 32.3% of residents earn above $3,000 weekly, indicating strong economic capacity in the suburb. High housing costs consume 18.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 71st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Strathfield - East features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Strathfield - East, as evaluated at the Census conducted on 28 August 2016, comprised 27.2% houses and 72.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metropolitan area's figures of 33.5% houses and 66.5% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Strathfield - East was at 22.3%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (18.4%) or rented (59.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,500, higher than Sydney metropolitan average of $2,436. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $480, compared to Sydney metropolitan's $465. Nationally, Strathfield - East's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Strathfield - East features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 61.6% of all households, including 23.6% couples with children, 27.2% couples without children, and 6.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 38.4%, with lone person households at 21.9% and group households comprising 16.5%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

Strathfield - East demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Strathfield - East is notably higher than broader benchmarks. 49.5% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 32.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational pathways account for 22.7% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 15.3% and certificates at 7.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 39.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 16.9% in tertiary education, 4.5% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing primary education. There are 7 schools operating within Strathfield - East, educating approximately 3,848 students as of the latest available data. The area has significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement (ICSEA: 1128). The educational mix includes 5 primary schools and 2 K-12 schools. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, with 20.6 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.9, indicating that the area serves as an educational center for the broader region. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to parent campus data.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Strathfield - East has 73 active public transport stops. These are served by a mix of trains and buses, with 67 individual routes in total. Collectively, these routes provide 19,177 weekly passenger trips.

Residents have excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 115 meters to the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 2,739 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 262 weekly trips per individual stop.

Strathfield - East's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Strathfield - East's health outcomes show low prevalence of common conditions across both young and old age groups. Approximately 59% of its total population (11,099 people) has private health cover, higher than Greater Sydney's 57.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis at 3.9% and asthma at 3.4%. 84.2% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 77.0% in Greater Sydney. 11.8% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,197 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 14.5%. Senior health outcomes require more attention despite being above average.

Strathfield - East is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Strathfield-East, as per the 2016 Census, has a population where 75.3% speak a language other than English at home and 72.0% were born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 32.7%. Hinduism is notably higher at 29.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 11.2%.

For ancestry, 'Other' tops at 32.0%, followed by Chinese (19.1%) and Korean (8.9%). Lebanese (2.8%), Vietnamese (3.2%), and Indian (7.0%) groups are also notably represented compared to regional averages of 3.1%, 2.1%, and 4.4% respectively.

Strathfield - East hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Strathfield - East has a median age of 29, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Strathfield - East has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (33.5%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (5.0%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and now, the median age has decreased by 1.4 years from 30 to 29, indicating a shift towards a younger demographic. During this period, the 25 to 34 age group grew from 28.5% to 33.5%, while the 15 to 24 cohort declined from 23.2% to 21.4%. The 55 to 64 age group also decreased from 8.4% to 7.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Strathfield - East. The 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow by 15%, adding 911 residents to reach a total of 7,175. Conversely, the number of residents aged 35 to 44 is expected to decrease by 343.