Enfield vs Strathfield South.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,465,000 and $2,487,500. Enfield edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Enfield (median $2,465,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Strathfield South ($2,487,500). Over the past year, Strathfield South (+16.3%) ran 7.2 percentage points ahead of Enfield (+9.1%) on house-price growth.
Enfield scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Enfield (1074) sits above Strathfield South (1057).
For buyers
Enfield is the lower entry point at $2,465,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Enfield delivers the better gross yield (1.39% vs 1.38%), but Strathfield South has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Enfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1074 vs 1057).
Common questions
Is Enfield or Strathfield South cheaper to buy in?
Enfield has the lower median house price at $2,465,000, roughly 1% below Strathfield South ($2,487,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Enfield or Strathfield South?
Over the past 12 months, Strathfield South grew +16.3% vs +9.1% in Enfield, a gap of 7.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Enfield or Strathfield South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Enfield scores 1074 vs 1057 in Strathfield South. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Enfield or Strathfield South?
Enfield scores 10/100 on walkability vs 6/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Enfield or Strathfield South?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.39% in Enfield vs 1.38% in Strathfield South. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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