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 approximately 18,686 as of August 2025. This figure reflects a growth of 2,266 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 16,420. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 18,441 in June 2024 and an additional 42 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 7,356 persons per square kilometer, placing Strathfield - East among the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth of 13.8% since the 2021 Census surpassed both the SA4 region (6.3%) and the state level, indicating its status as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 95.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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

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. Development approval data provided by the ABS is on a financial year basis: 154 homes over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, and two so far in FY26. On average, 4.5 people per year moved to the area for each dwelling built during these years. Supply has substantially lagged demand, indicating heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $1,223,000, targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This financial year, there have been $570,000 in commercial approvals, 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. 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 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 identified 47 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives 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. Relevant projects are listed below.

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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 strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 2.6% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.8%. In June 2025, 11,841 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.6% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation at 63.5%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and professional & technical services. The area has a particularly strong specialization in accommodation & food, with an employment share of 2.0 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 4.4% versus the regional average of 8.6%. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 3.8%, while labour force increased by 4.4%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. As of Sep-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. National employment forecasts from 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, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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 had a median taxpayer income 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. As of March 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $52,752 (median) and $87,350 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. According to Census 2021 income data, Strathfield - East's household income ranks at the 74th percentile ($2,135 weekly), with personal income at the 45th percentile. Income analysis reveals that 32.8% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (6,129 residents), similar to the metropolitan region where 30.9% fall within 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

Strathfield - East's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 27.2% houses and 72.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 33.5% houses and 66.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Strathfield - East was at 22.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 18.4% and rented ones at 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, compared to Sydney metro's $465. Nationally, Strathfield - East's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents 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

Educational attainment in Strathfield-East is notably high, with 49.5% of residents aged 15 years and above holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the national average of 30.4% and the state average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common, held by 32.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational pathways account for 22.7%, with advanced diplomas making up 15.3% and certificates 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 seven schools operating within Strathfield-East, educating approximately 3848 students. The International Comparative Analysis of School Education (ICSEA) score for Strathfield-East is 1128, indicating significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement. The educational mix includes five primary schools and two K-12 schools. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, with 20.6 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.9, suggesting Strathfield-East serves as an educational center for the broader region. Note: where school enrolments are not available, 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

Strathfield - East has 73 active transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 67 individual routes, collectively facilitating 19,177 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically residing 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 excellent results, with both younger and older residents having a low prevalence of common health conditions. The area has a high private health cover rate of approximately 59% (11,099 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 57.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (3.9%) and asthma (3.4%). A significant majority, 84.2%, report being free from medical ailments, higher than the 77.0% in Greater Sydney. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 11.8% (2,197 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 14.5%. However, health outcomes among seniors are above average, indicating a need for targeted attention.

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 languages other than English at home and 72.0% were born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, with 32.7%. Hinduism is significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average, comprising 29.5%.

Ancestry-wise, 'Other' tops at 32.0%, followed by Chinese (19.1%) and Korean (8.9%), all higher than regional averages. Notably, Lebanese (2.8%), Vietnamese (3.2%), and Indian (7.0%) groups are also overrepresented compared to regional figures.

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 significantly lower 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 above the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the median age has decreased by 1.4 years from 30 to 29, suggesting a shift towards a younger demographic. During this period, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 increased from 28.5% to 33.5%, while those aged 15-24 declined from 23.2% to 21.4%. Additionally, the percentage of residents aged 55-64 decreased from 8.4% to 7.0%. Looking ahead to 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Strathfield - East. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 15%, adding 911 residents to reach a total of 7,175. Conversely, the number of residents aged 35-44 is expected to decrease by 343.