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 ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, as of Nov 2025, North Strathfield's estimated population is around 4,589. This reflects a decrease of 29 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,618. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 4,582 residents, following examination of ABS ERP data released in Jun 2024, and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 4,412 persons per square kilometer, placing North Strathfield in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 84.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, North Strathfield is forecasted to increase significantly, with an expected rise of 1,220 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 31.2% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows North Strathfield averaged approximately 39 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 195 homes. In FY-26 so far, 7 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline during this period, development activity has been adequate relative to population changes, which is positive for buyers.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $572,000, indicating developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments. This financial year, $122,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, North Strathfield shows moderately higher building activity, being 32.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This balances buyer choice while supporting current property values. New building activity comprises approximately 16.0% standalone homes and 84.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a trend toward denser development to provide accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

This shift reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring more diverse, affordable housing options. Currently, around 116 people per dwelling approval reside in North Strathfield, indicating characteristics of a low-density area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, North Strathfield is expected to grow by approximately 1,434 residents through to 2041. Construction maintains a reasonable pace with projected growth; however, buyers may face increasing competition as population increases.

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 has identified 22 projects likely to affect the region. Notable projects include North Strathfield Metro Station, Carter Street Precinct Primary School, Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program, and Sydney Metro West - Westmead to The Bays.

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The labour market in North Strathfield demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

North Strathfield has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 3.7%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, 2941 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.5% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in North Strathfield is high at 68.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries of employment among residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and public administration & safety. Public administration & safety has particularly notable concentration with employment levels at twice the regional average.

Retail trade has limited presence with 7.3% employment compared to 9.3% regionally. The ratio of 0.6 workers per resident indicates a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.1%, but employment declined by 0.8%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.8 percentage points in North Strathfield. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labour force grow by 2.4%, with a smaller increase of 0.2 percentage points in unemployment. State-level data from NSW as of 25-Nov shows employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2260 jobs, while the state unemployment rate is 3.9%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The suburb of North Strathfield had a median taxpayer income of $60,263 and an average income of $84,649 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are significantly higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $65,602 (median) and $92,149 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, North Strathfield ranks highly nationally in terms of household, family, and personal incomes, between the 82nd and 85th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that the majority of residents, 33.8% or 1,551 people, fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket, similar to regional levels where 30.9% of residents occupy this range. Economic strength is evident with 36.1% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, which supports elevated consumer spending. However, high housing costs consume 17.1% of income, although strong earnings place disposable income at the 82nd percentile nationally. The area'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

The dwelling structure in North Strathfield, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 34.3% houses and 65.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 37.8% houses and 62.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Strathfield was at 23.7%, with the rest either mortgaged (26.8%) or rented (49.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, below Sydney metro's average of $3,000. Median weekly rent was $495, compared to Sydney metro's $560. Nationally, North Strathfield's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents were 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, which is 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

North Strathfield's educational attainment exceeds national and state averages. Among residents aged 15+, 48.9% have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are 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 high, with 31.8% currently enrolled in formal education: 8.4% in primary, 7.5% in tertiary, and 6.2% in secondary education.

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

Transport analysis conducted in North Strathfield indicates 28 active public transport stops operating within the area. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services, with 25 individual routes collectively facilitating 5,388 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 175 meters to the nearest transport stop.

The service frequency across all routes averages 769 trips per day, translating to approximately 192 weekly trips per individual 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 shows excellent health outcomes with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 60% (2,769 people) have private health cover, compared to 69.2% in Greater Sydney.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.4% and 4.3% of residents respectively. A total of 81.1% report no medical ailments, compared to 76.3% in Greater Sydney. North Strathfield has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 9.6% (440 people), compared to 18.4% in Greater Sydney. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than 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, with 47.5%. Hinduism stood out at 10.4%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 3.1%.

For ancestry, the top groups were Chinese (17.8%), Other (16.3%), and Australian (12.6%). Notably, Koreans (6.4%) and Filipinos (3.2%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 2.7% and 1.3%, respectively. Italians showed a divergence with 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 Australia's national average 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 significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has increased from 14.1% to 16.4%, while the proportion of those aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 12.6% to 10.8%. Additionally, the proportion of residents aged 5 to 14 has dropped from 10.5% to 9.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for North Strathfield. The 35 to 44 age group is projected to experience the strongest growth, increasing by 124% to reach 1,603 residents. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 age cohorts.