Strathfield - East

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 18,696 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 2,276 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,420. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 18,451 in June 2024 and an additional 42 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 7,360 persons per square kilometer, placing Strathfield - East in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 13.9% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (6.4%) and the state level, indicating it 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 2022 as the base year and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year, for areas not covered by this data. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on demographic trends and latest annual ERP population numbers, Strathfield - East is projected to grow by 4,152 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 20.7% 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. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25154 homes were approved, with a further seven approved in FY26 so far. On average, 4.5 people have moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during this period.

This high demand outpaces supply, exerting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers. The average construction value of new properties is $697,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY26, $570,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting 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, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints. New building activity comprises 74.0% detached houses and 26.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining 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 strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 596 people per dwelling approval, Strathfield - East reflects a highly mature market. Population forecasts indicate that by 2041, the area will gain approximately 3,874 residents. 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 likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Strathfield Council Parks Upgrades through the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program, Strathfield Town Centre Masterplan, North Strathfield Metro Station, and Billbergia Concord West Master-Planned Community. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Strathfield - East well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Strathfield - East has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.5%, lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%.

Over the past year, employment stability has been relative. As of September 2025, 11,761 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.5% and workforce participation at 63.5%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and professional & technical services. The area specializes in accommodation & food employment, with a share twice the regional level, but construction shows lower representation at 4.4%.

Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by the resident population compared to the Census working population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.5%, while employment declined by 0.2%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%. As of 25-Nov-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Strathfield - East's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 7.2% in five years and 14.7% in ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

In AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, Strathfield - East SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $47,696 and an average of $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 12.61% from financial year ended June 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $53,710 for median income and $88,937 for average income as of September 2025. 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 shows that the largest segment comprises 32.8% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (6,132 residents), similar to the metropolitan region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Notably, 32.3% of residents earn above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity throughout the suburb. High housing costs consume 18.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 70th 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 had 27.2% houses and 72.8% other dwellings in its dwelling structure as of the latest Census, compared 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, above Sydney metro's average of $2,436. Median weekly rent in Strathfield - East was $480, compared to Sydney metro's $465. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $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 account for 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 constitute 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 national averages. As of the latest data, 49.5% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are most common at 32.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational pathways account for 22.7% of qualifications, including advanced diplomas (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.

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 offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 67 individual routes that facilitate 19,177 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 115 meters to the nearest stop.

On average, there are 2,739 trips per day across all routes, which translates 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 age groups having a low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 59% (11,105 people) have 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%. A total of 84.2% report no medical ailments, compared to 77.0% in Greater Sydney. In Strathfield - East, 11.8% (2,198 people) are aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 14.5%. Health outcomes among seniors 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 languages other than English at home and 72.0% were born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, with 32.7%. Hinduism stands out at 29.5%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 11.2%.

For ancestry, 'Other' leads at 32.0%, followed by Chinese (19.1%) and Korean (8.9%), all notably higher than regional averages. Vietnamese (3.2%), Lebanese (2.8%), and Indian (7.0%) 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 younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Strathfield - East has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (33.5%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (5.0%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly 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 percentage of residents aged 25-34 increased from 28.5% to 33.5%, while those aged 15-24 declined from 23.2% to 21.4%. The population forecast for Strathfield - East in 2041 shows significant demographic changes, with the strongest projected growth in the 25-34 age group at 14%, adding 908 residents to reach a total of 7,175. Conversely, numbers in the 35-44 age range are expected to decrease by 344.