Strathfield at a glance
Median house
$4,150,000
+11.9% over 12 months
Median unit
$437,760
Weekly rent
$1,100
Houses · units $700
Gross yield
1.4%
Houses, on the median
Population
25.9k
Median age 32
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 157 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2135), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $4,150,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (157 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $437,760, roughly 89% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+11.9%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $830,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +11.9%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Strathfield.
Median house price
$4,150,000
+11.9% over the past year. Median unit price $437,760.
Median of 157 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1100/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$700/wk
Owner occupied
52%
Renter occupied
44%
At a deeper level
$4,150,000
+11.9% annual growth
$437,760
25,915
Median age: 32
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +11.9%/yr
2021
$2.4M
5-year change
+75%
2026
$4.2M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Strathfield.
Strathfield's median house price is $4,150,000 (median of 157 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2135 (NSW), Canada Bay, part of Greater Sydney.
Strathfield (2135) sits in the Canada Bay region of NSW. The median house here is $4,150,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +11.9% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Strathfield has roughly 25,915 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Strathfield scores 6/100 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, 3 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Strathfield's population at 25,915, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (52% own, 44% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
25,915
Median age
32
Family households
69%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.38% (median rent $1100/wk against a $4,150,000 price tag). Units yield 8.32% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 44% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +11.9% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.38%
Based on $4,150,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20268.32%
Based on $437,760 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+11.9%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202652%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
950
total offences in 2026
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 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
6
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Strathfield.
Local schools for Strathfield
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Chalmers Road School
Strathfield South High School
Marie Bashir Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Strathfield.
- What is the median house price in Strathfield?
- The median house price in Strathfield, NSW 2135 is $4,150,000 (median of 157 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $437,760. Annual growth is +11.9%.
- How much is my house worth in Strathfield?
- A useful starting point is the Strathfield median house price of $4,150,000 (units $437,760). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Strathfield a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Strathfield is 1.4%: the median weekly house rent is $1,100 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2135), June 2026) against the median house price of $4,150,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 11.9% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Strathfield is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Strathfield postcode?
- Strathfield is in the 2135 postcode, in NSW, in the Canada Bay region.
- Where is Strathfield?
- Strathfield is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2135. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Canada Bay region.
- What is the average rent in Strathfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1100, for units it's $700.
- What schools are in Strathfield?
- There are 20 schools serving Strathfield on this page, including Chalmers Road School, Strathfield South High School, Marie Bashir Public School.
- How walkable is Strathfield?
- Strathfield has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Strathfield?
- Strathfield is close to Strathfield South, Enfield South, Enfield, Rookwood, Burwood.
- What is the population of Strathfield?
- The population of Strathfield is approximately 25,915 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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