Strathfield South at a glance
Median house
$2,225,000
Median unit
$742,000
Days on market
44
Average to sell
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
3,636
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Strathfield South.
The postcode for Strathfield South is 2136 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
The median house price in Strathfield South is $2,225,000.
Strathfield South (2136) sits in the Strathfield region of NSW. The median house here is $2,225,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Strathfield South has roughly 3,636 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 44 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Strathfield South 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 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Strathfield South's population at 3,636, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,636
Median age
38
Family households
77%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,225,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median. Units come in around $742,000, roughly 67% below the house median. Days on market run long (44 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $445,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (44 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,225,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $742,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$460/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
$2,225,000
$742,000
44
Average days to sell
3,636
Median age: 38
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.08% (median rent $460/wk against a $2,225,000 price tag). Units yield 3.22% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 34% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.08%
Based on $2,225,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.22%
Based on $742,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202663%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202444 days
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.
271
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
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Strathfield South.
Local schools for Strathfield South
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Strathfield South Public School
Enfield Public School
Strathfield South High 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 South.
- What is the median house price in Strathfield South?
- The median house price in Strathfield South, NSW 2136 is $2,225,000. The median unit price is $742,000.
- What is the Strathfield South postcode?
- Strathfield South is in the 2136 postcode, in NSW, in the Strathfield Council region.
- Where is Strathfield South?
- Strathfield South is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2136. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Strathfield Council region.
- What is the average rent in Strathfield South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $460.
- What schools are in Strathfield South?
- There are 20 schools serving Strathfield South on this page, including Strathfield South Public School, St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus.
- How walkable is Strathfield South?
- Strathfield South has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Strathfield South?
- Strathfield South is close to Enfield, Enfield South, Belfield, Strathfield, Burwood Heights.
- What is the population of Strathfield South?
- The population of Strathfield South is approximately 3,636 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
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