Strathfield at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
25.9k
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Strathfield.
The postcode for Strathfield is 2135 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Strathfield (2135) sits in the Canada Bay region of NSW.
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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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
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)
$710/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$480/wk
Owner occupied
52%
Renter occupied
44%
At a deeper level
25,915
Median age: 32
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1,650
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.
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
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Government School Catchment
Chalmers Road School
Strathfield South High School
Marie Bashir Public 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 Strathfield.
- 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 $710, for units it's $480.
- 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, Enfield South, 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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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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