Lindfield at a glance
Walk score
76
Very walkable
Population
10.9k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Lindfield.
The postcode for Lindfield is 2070 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Lindfield (2070) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.
Lindfield has roughly 10,943 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Lindfield scores 76/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lindfield's population at 10,943, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10,943
Median age
40
Family households
79%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$630/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
10,943
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
230
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.
76
30
95
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lindfield.
Local schools for Lindfield
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Government School Catchment
Lindfield Public School
Cromehurst School
Lindfield Learning Village
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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 Lindfield.
- What is the Lindfield postcode?
- Lindfield is in the 2070 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is Lindfield?
- 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 Lindfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $630, for units it's $600.
- What schools are in Lindfield?
- There are 20 schools serving Lindfield on this page, including Lindfield Public School, Cromehurst School, Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School.
- How walkable is Lindfield?
- Lindfield has a Walk Score of 76 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 30, bike score 95.
- What suburbs are near Lindfield?
- Lindfield is close to Killara, East Lindfield, Lindfield West, Roseville, Chatswood.
- What is the population of Lindfield?
- The population of Lindfield is approximately 10,943 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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