Strathfield South

An assessment of population growth drivers in Strathfield South reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Strathfield South's population was around 3,712 as of Nov 2025. This reflected an increase of 76 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,636 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,712 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 2 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 1,478 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 80.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted 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 utilised the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations were applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics anticipated lower quartile growth, with the area expected to increase by 30 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 0.8% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Strathfield South is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Strathfield South has recorded approximately 9 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 45 homes were approved, with an additional 4 approved so far in FY26. Despite a declining population in recent years, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $499,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment and upmarket properties. This year, there have been $8.7 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Strathfield South has significantly less development activity, 51.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. Development activity is also lower than the national average, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints.

Recent development has consisted entirely of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (55.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 552 people per dwelling approval, Strathfield South reflects a highly mature market. Looking ahead, Strathfield South is expected to grow by 30 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified eight projects likely impacting the region; notable ones are 41-47 Punchbowl Road Mixed-Use Development, Sydney Metro West, Enfield Aquatic Centre Redevelopment, and The Balfour, Belfield.

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Strathfield South shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Strathfield South has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 5.3% as of September 2025, which is 1.1% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation stands at 62.2%, slightly above Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Notably, education & training employs 13.8% of residents, 1.3 times the regional level, while retail trade employs only 7.9%, lower than Greater Sydney's 9.3%. The ratio of workers to residents is 0.9, indicating substantial local employment opportunities.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels remained stable at 1.964 residents in work, with labour force increasing by 0.3% to 3,175 persons, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points to 5.3%. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1%, labour force growth of 2.4%, and a slight increase in unemployment to 4.4%. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%, lower than 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 South's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, although these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Strathfield South SA2 had a median income of $52,649 and an average income of $69,023 in the financial year 2022, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This compares to Greater Sydney's figures of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. By September 2025, estimates based on a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth suggest median income will be approximately $59,288 and average income around $77,727. Census data shows incomes in Strathfield South cluster at the 65th percentile nationally. The predominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, with 32.2% of locals (1,195 people) falling into this category, similar to Greater Sydney's 30.9%. Notably, 30.2% of residents earn more than $3,000 weekly. Housing costs consume 17.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 66th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Strathfield South displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Strathfield South, as per the latest Census, consisted of 55.4% houses and 44.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 33.5% houses and 66.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Strathfield South was at 29.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.5% and rented ones at 34.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,400, below Sydney metro's average of $2,436. Median weekly rent in Strathfield South was $460, compared to Sydney metro's $465. Nationally, Strathfield South's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were above the national figure of $375.

Strathfield South has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 76.5% of all households, including 41.9% couples with children, 22.0% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 23.5%, with lone person households at 20.7% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

The educational profile of Strathfield South exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Strathfield South's educational attainment exceeds national and state averages. Among residents aged 15+, 41.8% have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 27.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational pathways account for 24.3%, with advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 14.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.5% currently enrolled in formal education: 10.1% in primary, 6.8% in secondary, and 6.7% in tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 24 active transport stops operating in Strathfield South, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 17 different routes, together providing 2617 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 143 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 373 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 109 weekly trips per individual stop.

Strathfield South's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Strathfield South, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is approximately 54% (around 1,993 people), compared to 57.3% in Greater Sydney.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 5.8% and 5.7% of residents respectively. A total of 76.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 77.0% across Greater Sydney. Strathfield South has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 16.6% (615 people), compared to 14.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Strathfield South 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 South has one of the most culturally diverse populations in Australia, with 48.3% of its residents born overseas and 58.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Strathfield South, accounting for 55.2% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, with 11.2% of Strathfield South's population identifying as Hindu.

The top three ancestry groups are 'Other' (18.0%), Chinese (15.0%), and Australian (10.7%). Some ethnic groups have significant representation in Strathfield South: Korean (4.9%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 2.8%, Sri Lankan (1.6%) is also overrepresented from a regional average of 0.4%, and Lebanese (5.2%) has higher representation than the regional average of 3.1%.

Strathfield South's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Strathfield South is 38 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 and equivalent to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Strathfield South has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (13.1%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (11.1%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the 35-44 age group grew from 15.1% to 16.2%, while the 55-64 cohort declined from 12.3% to 11.1%. By 2041, Strathfield South's population is expected to shift significantly in terms of age composition. The 75-84 group is projected to grow by 54%, reaching 314 people from 204. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 84% of the projected population growth, while declines are projected for the 45-54 and 15-24 age groups.