East Lindfield at a glance
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
3,710
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about East Lindfield.
The postcode for East Lindfield is 2070 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
East Lindfield (2070) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.
East Lindfield has roughly 3,710 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
East Lindfield scores 18/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put East Lindfield's population at 3,710, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,710
Median age
43
Family households
82%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$630/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$990/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
3,710
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
29
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
18
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in East Lindfield.
Local schools for East Lindfield
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Government School Catchment
Lindfield East Public School
Roseville Public School
Cromehurst School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About East Lindfield.
- What is the East Lindfield postcode?
- East Lindfield is in the 2070 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is East Lindfield?
- East Lindfield is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2070. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- What is the average rent in East Lindfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $630, for units it's $990.
- What schools are in East Lindfield?
- There are 20 schools serving East Lindfield on this page, including Lindfield East Public School, Roseville Public School, Cromehurst School.
- How walkable is East Lindfield?
- East Lindfield has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near East Lindfield?
- East Lindfield is close to Roseville Chase, Roseville, Lindfield, East Killara, Castle Cove.
- What is the population of East Lindfield?
- The population of East Lindfield is approximately 3,710 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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