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 is around 18,686 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 16,420 people. The ABS estimated resident population was 18,441 in June 2024, with an additional 42 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this growth. The population density is 7,356 persons per square kilometer, placing Strathfield - East in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Between the 2021 Census and Aug 2025, Strathfield - East's population grew by 13.8%, exceeding the SA4 region's growth rate of 6.3%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 95.8% of overall population gains during this period.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by this data. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Based on the latest population numbers, Strathfield - East is projected to grow by an above median rate, gaining 4,152 persons by 2041, a total increase of 20.8% 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. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 154 homes were approved, with another 5 approved so far in FY26. On average, about 4.5 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during this period.

This demand significantly 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 developers' focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY26, 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 usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings.

Similarly, when measured against national averages, Strathfield - East reflects market maturity with possible development constraints. New building activity shows 74.0% detached houses and 26.0% medium and high-density housing, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (27.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes. With around 596 people per dwelling approval, Strathfield - East reflects a highly mature market. Population forecasts indicate Strathfield - East 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 to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 43 projects that could affect the region. Notable projects include Strathfield Council Parks Upgrades under the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program, the Strathfield Town Centre Masterplan, Sydney Metro West - North Strathfield Station, and Billbergia Concord West Master-Planned Community. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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

Strathfield - East has an educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.6%, lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%.

Employment growth in the past year was estimated at 3.8%. As of June 2025, 11,841 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.6% below Greater Sydney's rate and workforce participation at 63.5%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and professional & technical services. The area specializes in accommodation & food, with an employment share double the regional level, while construction shows lower representation at 4.4% compared to the regional average of 8.6%.

Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 3.8%, labour force by 4.4%, leading to a rise in unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, compared to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections suggest Strathfield - East's growth may be 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 shows Strathfield - East's median income among taxpayers is $47,696 and the average is $78,978. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates for March 2025 would be approximately $52,752 (median) and $87,350 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, household income ranks at the 74th percentile ($2,135 weekly), while personal income sits at the 45th percentile. Income analysis reveals that the largest segment comprises 32.8% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (6,129 residents). This mirrors the metropolitan region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. A substantial proportion of high earners, at 32.3%, indicates strong economic capacity throughout the suburb. High housing costs consume 18.3% of income, but strong earnings still 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

Strathfield - East's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 27.2% houses and 72.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 33.5% houses and 66.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Strathfield - East stood at 22.3%, lower than Sydney metro's level. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 18.4%, while rented dwellings made up 59.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,436. The median weekly rent in Strathfield - East was $480, slightly above Sydney metro's figure of $465. Nationally, Strathfield - East's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 38.4%, with lone person households at 21.9% and group households at 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

Strathfield - East has a notably high level of educational attainment among residents aged 15 and above, with 49.5% holding university qualifications. This compares favourably to the broader national figure of 30.4% and the New South Wales (NSW) figure of 32.2%. The area's residents have a significant advantage in educational attainment, which positions them well for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification held by residents at 32.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%.

Vocational pathways account for 22.7% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 15.3% and certificates accounting for 7.4%. Educational participation is high in Strathfield - East, 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 seven schools operating within Strathfield - East, educating approximately 3,848 students. The area demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1128. The educational mix includes five primary schools and two K-12 schools. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs in Strathfield - East, with 20.6 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.9, indicating that the area serves as an educational hub for the broader region. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Transport analysis shows 73 active transport stops operating within Strathfield - East. These include a mix of train and bus services. The stops are serviced by 67 individual routes, collectively providing 19,177 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 115 meters from 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 data shows remarkable results with both younger and older age groups having low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 59% (11,099 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 57.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (3.9%) and asthma (3.4%), while 84.2% report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 77.0%. The area has 11.8% of residents aged 65 and over (2,197 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 14.5%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

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 has one of the highest levels of cultural diversity in Australia, with 75.3% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 72.0% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Strathfield-East, comprising 32.7% of the population. Hinduism, however, is significantly overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney's average, making up 29.5% of Strathfield-East's population.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (32.0%), Chinese (19.1%), and Korean (8.9%). Notably, Lebanese (2.8%) Vietnamese (3.2%) and Indian (7.0%) populations are also significantly higher than regional averages.

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

Strathfield - East's median age is 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%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, Strathfield - East's median age has decreased by 1.4 years from 30 to 29, indicating a shift towards a younger demographic. During this period, the 25-34 age group grew from 28.5% to 33.5% of the population, while the 15-24 cohort declined from 23.2% to 21.4%, and the 55-64 age group decreased from 8.4% to 7%. By 2041, Strathfield - East's population is projected to see substantial demographic changes. The 25-34 cohort is expected to grow by 15%, adding 911 residents to reach a total of 7,175. Conversely, the number of residents aged 35-44 is forecasted to decrease by 343.