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

The population of the Strathfield South statistical area (Lv2) is estimated to be around 3,714 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 78 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,636. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,712 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 2 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,479 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 80.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, lower quartile growth of national statistical areas is anticipated, with the Strathfield South (SA2) expected to grow by 30 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 0.8% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Strathfield South averaged around 9 new dwelling approvals annually over the past 5 financial years to June 2021, totalling an estimated 45 homes. As of June 2026, 6 approvals have been recorded. The area has experienced population decline, with new supply likely keeping up with demand, offering good choice to buyers. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $750,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

There have also been $8.7 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Strathfield South records markedly lower building activity (51.0% below regional average per person), which generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. This is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent development has been entirely comprised of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional 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), reflecting persistent strong demand for family homes amid densification trends.

The location has approximately 491 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area. Looking ahead, Strathfield South is expected to grow by 28 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. A total of eight projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the area. Notable among these are the 41-47 Punchbowl Road Mixed-Use Development, Sydney Metro West, Enfield Aquatic Centre Redevelopment, and The Balfour, Belfield. The following list details those projects considered most relevant.

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Strathfield South shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Strathfield South has an educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 5.3% as of the past year's data aggregation from statistical areas.

As of September 2025, 1,964 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.1% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation stands at 62.2%, slightly above Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Education & training shows strong specialization with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Retail trade has limited presence, with 7.9% employment compared to the regional 9.3%. The resident-to-worker ratio is 0.9, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment remained stable at 0.0%, labour force increased by 0.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 3.9%, favourable compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of Strathfield South had a median income among taxpayers of $52,649 and an average income of $69,023 in the financial year 2023, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This compares to figures for Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since the financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $57,314 (median) and $75,138 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Strathfield South cluster around the 65th percentile nationally. The largest segment comprises 32.2% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with a total of 1,195 residents falling into this category. This is similar to the broader area where this cohort represents 30.9%. A significant 30.2% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 17.4% of income in Strathfield South, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 66th percentile nationally. The suburb'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

Strathfield South's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 55.4% houses and 44.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 33.5% houses and 66.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Strathfield South was at 29.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.5% and rented ones at 34.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,400, below Sydney metro's average of $2,436. Median weekly rent in Strathfield South was $460, compared to Sydney metro's $465. Nationally, Strathfield South's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher at $2,400 than the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly 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, including 41.9% couples with children, 22.0% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 23.5%, with lone person households at 20.7% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is 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

Strathfield South's educational attainment exceeds national and state averages. Among residents aged 15+, 41.8% have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 27.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational pathways account for 24.3% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 14.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 10.1% in primary, 6.8% in secondary, and 6.7% in tertiary education.

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

Strathfield South has 26 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 17 different routes that collectively facilitate 2,640 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically situated 143 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 377 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 101 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 Strathfield South has very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 54% (~2,013 people) have private health cover, compared to 57.8% across Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 5.8 and 5.7% of residents respectively. About 76.0% of residents declare no medical ailments, compared to 77.0% in Greater Sydney. Strathfield South has 16.6% (616 people) of residents aged 65 and over, higher than the 14.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, largely matching the general population's health 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 population where 48.3% were born overseas, with 58.4% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Strathfield South, comprising 55.2%. Hinduism appears more prevalent here compared to Greater Sydney, representing 11.2% versus the regional average of 11.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (18.0%), Chinese (15.0%), and Australian (10.7%). Notably, Korean (4.9%) is overrepresented in Strathfield South compared to Greater Sydney's 2.8%. Sri Lankan (1.6%) and Lebanese (5.2%) also show higher representation than the regional averages of 0.4% and 3.1%, respectively.

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

The median age in Strathfield South was close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years at the time of the census. It was also equivalent to Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Strathfield South had a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (13.1%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (11.1%). Between the censuses of 2016 and 2021, the population aged 35 to 44 increased from 15.1% to 16.2%, while the population aged 55 to 64 decreased from 12.3% to 11.1%. By 2041, Strathfield South is projected to experience significant changes in its age composition. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 53%, reaching 313 people from the previous total of 204. This growth will contribute significantly to the overall increase in the population aged 65 and above, which is projected to comprise 84% of the total population growth. Conversely, populations aged 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 are expected to decline.