North Strathfield vs Concord.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,642,000 and $3,232,500. North Strathfield edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
North Strathfield (median $2,642,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Concord ($3,232,500). Over the past year, North Strathfield (+12.2%) ran 2.4 percentage points ahead of Concord (+9.8%) on house-price growth.
North Strathfield scores higher on walkability (60/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Strathfield (1105) sits above Concord (1101). Concord skews owner-occupied (75%), North Strathfield runs more rental-dense (49% owner).
For buyers
North Strathfield is the lower entry point at $2,642,000 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
North Strathfield carries both higher gross yield (2.35% vs 1.92%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
North Strathfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1105 vs 1101).
Common questions
Is North Strathfield or Concord cheaper to buy in?
North Strathfield has the lower median house price at $2,642,000, roughly 18% below Concord ($3,232,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, North Strathfield or Concord?
Over the past 12 months, North Strathfield grew +12.2% vs +9.8% in Concord, a gap of 2.4 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 North Strathfield or Concord have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Strathfield scores 1105 vs 1101 in Concord. 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, North Strathfield or Concord?
North Strathfield scores 60/100 on walkability vs 26/100. 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, North Strathfield or Concord?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.35% in North Strathfield vs 1.92% in Concord. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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