Strathfield - West
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Strathfield - West are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Strathfield - West's population was around 8,981 as of November 2025, a decrease of 272 people (2.9%) from the 2021 Census figure of 9,253. This change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population figures and validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was 2,296 persons per square kilometer as of June 2024. Overseas migration primarily drove recent population growth in the area. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for SA2 areas released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Future population trends suggest the area will grow by 809 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 9.0% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Strathfield - West according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Strathfield - West has recorded approximately 35 residential properties granted approval each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25179 homes were approved, and so far in FY26, 18 have been approved. The area has experienced population decline, suggesting that new supply is likely keeping up with demand, offering good choice to buyers.

Developers focus on the premium market, with an average expected construction cost value of $1,009,000 for new dwellings. This financial year, there have been $200,000 in commercial approvals, demonstrating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Strathfield - West shows approximately 75% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 59th percentile of areas assessed nationally.

New development consists of 93.0% standalone homes and 7.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 259 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Looking ahead to 2041, Strathfield - West is expected to grow by 809 residents. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 35 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Sydney Metro West, Strathfield Medium Density Housing Strategy, Strathfield Roads Capital Works 2024-25, and Hudson Park Driving Range Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Strathfield - West shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Strathfield - West has an educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.9% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 3.9%.

As of June 2025, 5,173 residents are employed at a rate of 1.3% below Greater Sydney's 4.2%, and workforce participation is equal to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. Health care & social assistance has notable concentration with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence at 3.2% compared to the regional 5.3%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. In the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.9%, labour force by 4.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment expansion at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, varying significantly by industry sector. Applying these projections to Strathfield - West's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.5%% over five years and 15.1% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

Strathfield-West has one of Australia's highest income levels based on latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Its median taxpayer income is $47,629 and average income stands at $79,511, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $53,635 (median) and $89,537 (average), adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. Census data shows household incomes rank at the 94th percentile with a weekly income of $2,726. The $4,000+ earnings band captures 33.1% of residents (2,972 individuals), differing from regional levels where the $1,500 - $2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. A substantial 45.8% exceed weekly earnings of $3,000, indicating strong purchasing power. Housing accounts for 13.8% of income, with residents ranking in the 94th percentile for disposable income and SEIFA income ranking placing the area in the 9th decile.

Strathfield - West is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Strathfield-West, as per the latest Census, was 78.6% houses and 21.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 33.5% houses and 66.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Strathfield-West stood at 43.0%, with the rest being mortgaged (36.2%) or rented (20.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,200, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,436. Median weekly rent in Strathfield-West was $530, compared to Sydney metro's $465. Nationally, Strathfield-West's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,200 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 81.7% of all households, including 47.5% couples with children, 23.9% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 18.3%, with lone person households at 15.2% and group households at 2.9%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

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

Educational attainment in Strathfield-West is notably higher than broader benchmarks. As of a recent report, 50.2% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. This educational advantage is reflected in the types of qualifications held: bachelor degrees lead at 33.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational pathways account for 18.7% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and above, with advanced diplomas making up 9.2% and certificates 9.5%.

Educational participation is high in Strathfield-West, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.0% in tertiary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 8.1% pursuing primary education. The area's five schools have a combined enrollment of 3,685 students, indicating its status as an educational hub with 41.0 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 15.9. The socio-educational conditions in Strathfield-West are above average (ICSEA: 1056). The educational mix includes one primary, two secondary, and two K-12 schools, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Strathfield-West has 85 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 37 different routes that together facilitate 1,620 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average located just 127 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 231 trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 19 weekly trips per individual stop.

Strathfield - West'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-West, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population (5,334 people), compared to 57.3% across Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and diabetes, affecting 5.8 and 5.1% of residents respectively. A total of 76.5% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.0% across Greater Sydney. As of 2021, 20.8% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,869 people), which is higher than the 14.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Strathfield - West 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-West has a culturally diverse population, with 47.9% born overseas and 58.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Strathfield-West, comprising 53.7% of its population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 10.6% versus 11.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (20.3%), Other (15.4%), and Lebanese (10.3%). Korean (4.4%) and Vietnamese (3.8%) are also overrepresented compared to regional averages of 2.8% and 2.1%, respectively. Sri Lankan ancestry is notably higher at 1.5%.

Strathfield - West's median age exceeds the national pattern

Strathfield-West's median age is 41 years, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and slightly older than Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, the 55-64 cohort is notably over-represented at 13.5% locally, while the 35-44 age group is under-represented at 10.6%. Post-2021 Census, the 15-24 age group grew from 14.2% to 15.6%, and the 75-84 cohort increased from 5.9% to 7.0%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 13.0% to 11.6%, and the 5-14 group dropped from 11.6% to 10.5%. Demographic projections suggest Strathfield-West's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 35-44 cohort is projected to grow strongest at 104%, adding 986 residents to reach 1,938. Meanwhile, both the 0-4 and 65-74 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.