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 8,986 as of Aug 2025, a decrease of 267 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 9,253. This change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 8,983 in June 2024 and an additional 11 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was 2,298 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration primarily drove recent population growth in the area. 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 for areas not covered, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median statistical area across the nation, with Strathfield - West expected to grow by 809 persons to 2041, a gain of 8.9% 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 around 35 residential properties granted approval each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25179 homes were approved, with a further 12 approved so far in FY26. The area's population decline suggests that new supply is likely keeping pace with demand, offering buyers good choice.

Developers focus on the premium market, with average dwelling construction costs of $1,485,000. Commercial approvals this financial year totalled $200,000, reflecting 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 nationally when assessed areas are considered.

New development consists predominantly of standalone homes (93.0%) with a smaller proportion of medium and high-density housing (7.0%), preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The population density is approximately 259 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density market. By 2041, Strathfield-West is expected to grow by 804 residents. Current construction levels suggest that housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and 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 affect an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 35 projects likely impacting the region. Notable initiatives 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 projects most relevant to the area.

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

Strathfield-West has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 2.9% as of June 2025, which is 1.3% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.9%. As of June 2025, there were 5,173 residents in work and workforce participation was on par with Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. Health care & social assistance has a particularly notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

Transport, postal & warehousing, however, has limited presence with 3.2% employment compared to 5.3% regionally. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.9%, labour force increased by 4.3%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6%, labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest potential future demand within Strathfield-West. These projections estimate national employment expansion at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates varying significantly between industry sectors. 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 incomes based on latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Its median income is $47,629 and average income is $79,511, compared to Greater Sydney's $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Estimates as of September 2025, considering a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, are approximately $53,635 (median) and $89,537 (average). Census data shows household incomes rank at the 94th percentile ($2,726 weekly). The $4000+ earnings band comprises 33.1% of the community (2,974 individuals), differing from regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 category is predominant at 30.9%. Higher earners make up a substantial 45.8%, indicating strong purchasing power. Housing consumes 13.8% of income, with residents ranking in the 94th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking placing it in the 9th decile.

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

Strathfield - West's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 78.6% houses and 21.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 33.5% houses and 66.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Strathfield - West stood at 43.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.2% and rented ones at 20.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,200, exceeding 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 than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents 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 make up the remaining 18.3%, with lone person households at 15.2% and group households comprising 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

Strathfield-West's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Specifically, 50.2% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational pathways account for 18.7% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificates at 9.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.0% in tertiary, 8.6% in secondary, and 8.1% in primary education. Strathfield-West's five schools have a combined enrollment of 3,685 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1056) and functions as an education hub with 41.0 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 15.9. This attracts 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 transport stop.

Across all routes, there is an average service frequency of 231 trips per day, which equates 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

Strathfield-West shows excellent health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover stands at approximately 59% (5,337 people), compared to 57.3% in Greater Sydney.

The most prevalent conditions are arthritis and diabetes, affecting 5.8% and 5.1% respectively. 76.5% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to the 77.0% in Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65+ comprise 20.8% (1,870 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 14.5%. Seniors' health outcomes align with the general population's 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 population where 47.9% were born overseas, and 58.5% speak a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Strathfield-West, with 53.7%. Hinduism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 10.6% of the population versus 11.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (20.3%), Other (15.4%), and Lebanese (10.3%), which is significantly higher than the regional average of 3.1%. Notable overrepresentations include Korean at 4.4%, Sri Lankan at 1.5%, and Vietnamese at 3.8%.

Strathfield - West's median age exceeds the national pattern

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