North Strathfield

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

Based on analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the estimated population of North Strathfield as of Nov 2025 is around 4,992. This reflects an increase of 374 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,618 people in the suburb. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,801 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest Economic and Population Growth Program (ERP) data release by the ABS on June 2024 and an additional 185 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of approximately 4,800 persons per square kilometer, placing North Strathfield in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land in the area. The suburb's 8.1% growth since the 2021 Census exceeded both the SA3 area (5.9%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 84.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase is forecast for North Strathfield, with an expected increase of 1,222 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of approximately 20.7% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees North Strathfield recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

North Strathfield averaged approximately 73 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years ending June 2021, totalling an estimated 365 homes. By May 2026, 10 approvals have been recorded. The average construction cost value of new homes is around $572,000. In comparison to Greater Sydney, North Strathfield records 147.0% more construction activity per person as of June 2021.

New development consists predominantly of townhouses or apartments (90.0%), indicating a shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 34.0% houses. There are approximately 156 people per dwelling approval in North Strathfield. AreaSearch projects that North Strathfield will add around 1,033 residents by 2041, based on its latest quarterly estimate. Current development patterns suggest that new housing supply should readily meet demand, potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Future projections show North Strathfield adding 1,033 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

North Strathfield 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 21 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Carter Street Precinct Primary School, Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program, Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy - Concord West, and Homebush Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Accelerated Precinct. The following list details those most relevant:.

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Employment performance in North Strathfield has been broadly consistent with national averages

North Strathfield has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 3.7% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.5%.

As of June 2025, 3,034 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.5% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was at 68.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries included health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and public administration & safety, with the latter having employment levels at 2.0 times the regional average. Retail trade was under-represented, with only 7.3% of North Strathfield's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 9.3%.

The ratio of workers to residents was 0.6 as at the Census, indicating a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 3.5% while labour force increased by 4.3%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6%, labour force expand by 2.9%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within North Strathfield. These projections estimate that national employment will increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with industry-specific growth rates differing significantly. Applying these projections to North Strathfield's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

North Strathfield's median income among taxpayers was $60,263 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $84,649 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes would be approximately $67,862 (median) and $95,323 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in North Strathfield rank between the 82nd and 85th percentiles nationally. Income distribution reveals that 33.8% of individuals earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, mirroring regional levels where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Higher earners make up a substantial presence with 36.1% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 17.1% of income in the area. Despite this, disposable income ranks at the 82nd percentile nationally, and North Strathfield's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

North Strathfield features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

North Strathfield's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 34.3% houses and 65.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Sydney metro's 34.8% houses and 62.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Strathfield stood at 23.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.8% and rented at 49.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, below Sydney metro's average of $3,000. Median weekly rent in North Strathfield was $495, compared to Sydney metro's $560. Nationally, North Strathfield's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 70.3% of all households, including 34.6% couples with children, 24.6% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.7%, with lone person households at 20.5% and group households comprising 9.2%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

North Strathfield 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 North Strathfield is notably high, with 48.9% of residents aged 15 years and above holding university qualifications. This compares to national figures of 30.4% and state figures of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational pathways account for 24.2% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 12.8%.

Educational participation is significant, with 31.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.4% in primary education, 7.5% in tertiary education, and 6.2% pursuing secondary education. North Strathfield's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,251 students. The area has an ICSEA score of 1125, indicating significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement. The educational mix includes two primary schools and one K-12 school. There are 25.1 school places per 100 residents in the area, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 10.5, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

The analysis shows that North Strathfield has 18 active public transport stops. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 25 individual routes operating in total, serving 4915 weekly passenger trips.

The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 182 meters. Across all routes, there are an average of 702 trips per day, which equates to approximately 273 weekly trips per stop.

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

North Strathfield demonstrates excellent health outcomes with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The private health cover rate is exceptionally high at approximately 60% (3,012 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Nationally, this stands at 55.3%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent conditions in North Strathfield, affecting 5.4 and 4.3% of residents respectively. A total of 81.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 76.3%. The area has 9.6% (479 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 18.4%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention despite the strong results in the broader population.

North Strathfield is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

North Strathfield, as of the 2016 Census, had a population where 53.7% spoke a language other than English at home and 52.6% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 47.5%. Hinduism was notably higher than the Greater Sydney average, comprising 10.4% compared to 3.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were Chinese (17.8%), Other (16.3%), and Australian (12.6%). Korean (6.4%) and Filipino (3.2%) were overrepresented compared to the regional averages of 2.7% and 1.3%, respectively, while Italian was underrepresented at 6.9% compared to the region's 12.3%.

North Strathfield hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

North Strathfield's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and considerably younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, North Strathfield has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (22.4%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.0%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.5%. According to the 2021 Census, North Strathfield's population has shifted since the previous census: the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 14.1% to 16.4%, while the 45 to 54 age group has decreased from 12.6% to 10.8%. The 5 to 14 age group has also dropped from 10.5% to 9.4%. Population forecasts for North Strathfield in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes, with the strongest projected growth in the 35 to 44 age cohort (106%), adding 823 residents to reach a total of 1,602. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 25 to 34 and 55 to 64 age cohorts.