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

As of November 2025, Strathfield South's population is estimated at around 3,712 people. This reflects a growth of 76 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 3,636. AreaSearch validated this increase using ABS ERP data from June 2024 and two new addresses found post-Census. The current population density is 1,478 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 80% of recent population gains in the suburb.

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 ABS data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. These projections indicate lower quartile growth for national statistical areas, with Strathfield South expected to grow by 30 persons to reach approximately 3,742 by the year 2041, reflecting an increase of 0.8% over the 17-year period.

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

Strathfield South averaged approximately 9 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years ending June 2021, totalling an estimated 45 homes. As of April 2026, 4 approvals have been recorded. The area's population has declined during this period, suggesting that new supply has kept pace with demand, offering buyers good choice. Developers focus on the premium segment, with new dwellings valued at around $750,000 on average.

Commercial approvals in FY-26 totalled $49,000, indicating a residential-dominated area. Compared to Greater Sydney, Strathfield South has 51.0% lower building activity per person. This limited new supply supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. Nationally, the area is also below average in terms of development activity, reflecting its maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent development has been exclusively detached dwellings, maintaining the area's suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

Developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (55.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes despite densification trends. The location has approximately 491 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Strathfield South is expected to grow by 30 residents by 2041. 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

AreaSearch has identified eight projects that may impact the area's performance. Key projects include 41-47 Punchbowl Road Mixed-Use Development, Sydney Metro West, Enfield Aquatic Centre Redevelopment, and The Balfour, Belfield. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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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 professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 5.5% as of the past year.

Employment growth was estimated at 4.6%. As of June 2025, 2,003 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 6.5%, 1.3% above Greater Sydney's rate of 5.2%. Workforce participation was 62.2%, close to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries included health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

Education & training had a particularly strong presence, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. Retail trade had limited representation at 7.9% compared to 9.3% regionally. The worker-to-resident ratio was 0.9, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. In the year ending June 2025, employment increased by 4.6%, labour force by 4.3%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Strathfield South's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Strathfield South's median income among taxpayers was $52,649 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $69,023 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 12.61%, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $59,288 (median) and $77,727 (average). Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Strathfield South cluster around the 65th percentile nationally. The largest income segment comprises 32.2% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with a total of 1,195 residents falling into this category. This aligns with the broader area where this cohort represents 30.9%. Notably, 30.2% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting areas of prosperity that contribute to robust local economic activity. High 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

The 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 the rest being mortgaged (35.5%) or rented (34.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,400, below Sydney metro's average of $2,436. The median weekly rent figure in Strathfield South was $460, compared to Sydney metro's $465. Nationally, Strathfield South's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,400 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially 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, consisting of 41.9% couples with children, 22.0% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 23.5%, with lone person households at 20.7% and group households making up 2.8%. The median household size is 2.8 people, 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

Educational attainment in Strathfield South is notably high, with 41.8% of residents aged 15 years and over holding university qualifications. This compares to national figures of 30.4% for Australia and 32.2% for New South Wales (NSW). The most common qualifications are Bachelor degrees at 27.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational pathways account for 24.3% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and over, with advanced diplomas making up 9.7% and certificates 14.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% in primary education, 6.8% in secondary education, and 6.7% pursuing tertiary education. The area has educational provision including St Anne's Catholic Primary School and Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus, serving a total of 563 students. It demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an Index for Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) score of 1066. The educational mix includes one primary school and one K-12 school.

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

Strathfield South has 24 active public transport stops, operating from January 2022. These are served by a mix of buses along 17 different routes, offering a total of 2,617 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 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. Approximately 54% (~2012 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 57.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (5.8%) and asthma (5.7%). Around 76% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 77%. About 16.6% (~616 people) are aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Sydney's 14.5%. Seniors' health outcomes align with the general population's 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 a highly diverse population, with 48.3% born overseas and 58.4% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Strathfield South, accounting for 55.2% of its population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 11.2% versus 11.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (18.0%), Chinese (15.0%), and Australian (10.7%). There are significant differences in the representation of Korean (4.9% vs regional 2.8%), Sri Lankan (1.6% vs 0.4%), and Lebanese (5.2% vs 3.1%) ethnic groups.

Strathfield South's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Strathfield South is close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Strathfield South has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (13.1%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (11.1%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 35-44 has grown from 15.1% to 16.2%, while the percentage of those aged 55-64 has declined from 12.3% to 11.1%. By 2041, Strathfield South's age composition is projected to change significantly. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 53%, reaching 313 people from the current 204. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 84% of the population growth, indicating a clear aging population trend. Conversely, population declines are projected for residents aged 15-24 and 25-34.