Strathfield South at a glance
Median house
$2,487,500
+16.3% over 12 months
Median unit
$742,000
Weekly rent
$660
Houses · units $655
Gross yield
1.4%
Houses, on the median
Population
3,636
Median age 38
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 28 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2136), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,487,500 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (28 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $742,000, roughly 70% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+16.3%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $498,000. 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 +16.3%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Strathfield South.
Median house price
$2,487,500
+16.3% over the past year. Median unit price $742,000.
Median of 28 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$660/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$655/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
$2,487,500
+16.3% annual growth
$742,000
3,636
Median age: 38
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +16.3%/yr
2021
$1.2M
5-year change
+113%
2026
$2.5M
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 South.
Strathfield South's median house price is $2,487,500 (median of 28 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2136 (NSW), Strathfield Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Strathfield South (2136) sits in the Strathfield region of NSW. The median house here is $2,487,500, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +16.3% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
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.
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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
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.38% (median rent $660/wk against a $2,487,500 price tag). Units yield 4.59% 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. The 12-month growth of +16.3% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.38%
Based on $2,487,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20264.59%
Based on $742,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+16.3%
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 202663%
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.
156
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
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 $2,487,500 (median of 28 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $742,000. Annual growth is +16.3%.
- How much is my house worth in Strathfield South?
- A useful starting point is the Strathfield South median house price of $2,487,500 (units $742,000). 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 South a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Strathfield South is 1.4%: the median weekly house rent is $660 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2136), June 2026) against the median house price of $2,487,500 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 16.3% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Strathfield South 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 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 $660, for units it's $655.
- 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 South, Enfield, 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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