North Strathfield
A 1.04 sq km footprint holds 4,618 residents at 4,458.4 people per sq km, giving North Strathfield a much denser profile than a typical low-rise suburb. Apartments account for 55.4% of homes, above the 34.3% separate-house share, while 52.6% of residents were born overseas and 56.5% have university qualifications, 26.4 percentage points above the national comparison. The median age is 34, six years below the national figure, but the forecast trajectory is Aging. Compared with nearby Concord, the apartment-led pattern is more vertical; Strathfield remains the larger surrounding activity and transport hub. Household income sits at the 88.8th percentile, supporting local spending, although slow growth of 0.39% a year keeps the suburb established rather than fast-changing.
Population
4,618
Median Age
34.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,333/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
25
North Strathfield suits buyers who value compact apartment living or a smaller household footprint over a large block. The housing mix is 55.4% apartments, 34.3% separate houses and 8.3% semi-detached dwellings, so apartment choice is higher than detached supply. Two-bedroom homes make up 42.7% of stock and three-bedroom homes 38.1%, giving more mid-sized options than one-bedroom dwellings at 3.1%. A typical mortgage repayment indicator is $2,500 a month, while mortgage costs equal 24.7% of household income, higher than the 21.2% rent-to-income ratio, with no mortgage stress flag. Rent is $495 weekly and 49.3% rent, useful for testing a purchase against nearby Strathfield or Concord alternatives. Check strata levies, parking, noise and traffic conditions because density concentrates amenity and cost differences.
For Buyers
North Strathfield suits buyers who value compact apartment living or a smaller household footprint over a large block. The housing mix is 55.4% apartments, 34.3% separate houses and 8.3% semi-detached dwellings, so apartment choice is higher than detached supply. Two-bedroom homes make up 42.7% of stock and three-bedroom homes 38.1%, giving more mid-sized options than one-bedroom dwellings at 3.1%. A typical mortgage repayment indicator is $2,500 a month, while mortgage costs equal 24.7% of household income, higher than the 21.2% rent-to-income ratio, with no mortgage stress flag. Rent is $495 weekly and 49.3% rent, useful for testing a purchase against nearby Strathfield or Concord alternatives. Check strata levies, parking, noise and traffic conditions because density concentrates amenity and cost differences.
For Investors
North Strathfield has a substantial renter base, with 49.3% of households renting and weekly rent at $495. Compared with owner-heavy markets, that renter share can support tenant demand, but vacancy is 9.5%, higher than a tightly supplied rental market, so investors should allow for leasing variability rather than assume uninterrupted occupancy. Development activity reached 25 applications in 12 months, including a secondary dwelling, a pub change of use and a swimming pool, which signals ongoing property and amenity churn but not a guaranteed uplift. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, supporting tenant demand because new arrivals often enter the rental market before buying. The 0.39% annual trend is slower than a high-growth corridor, while gentrification is rated Not gentrifying with a score of 10. Compare actual yields, strata costs and vacancy by dwelling type, especially because apartments make up 55.4% of homes.
Development Activity
Total DAs
176
Last 12 Months
25
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-21.9%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in North Strathfield
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Demographics
North Strathfield is younger than the national comparison by 6 years, with a median age of 34, but its direction is Aging: the senior share has risen 3.4 percentage points while the young share has fallen 1.2 points. Overseas-born residents make up 52.6%, 31 points above the national comparison, and university attainment is 56.5%, 26.4 points above the national figure. Chinese ancestry is recorded for 969 people, followed by English 566, Italian 378 and Korean 349. Mandarin is the leading listed home language at 197 people, ahead of Korean at 156. Couples with children represent 48.0% of families and average household size is 2.7, so family demand sits alongside a strong professional and migrant presence. Compared with nearby Concord, the profile is more apartment-oriented, while Strathfield provides a broader regional services catchment.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
34.3%
Houses
8.3%
Townhouse
55.4%
Apartment
Tenure
North Strathfield's housing is compact and apartment-led: 55.4% of dwellings are apartments, compared with 34.3% separate houses and 8.3% semi-detached homes. The most common sizes are two bedrooms at 42.7% and three bedrooms at 38.1%, while four-plus-bedroom homes account for 16.0%. Tenure is split between 23.1% owned outright, 26.4% mortgaged and 49.3% rented, making renting more common than either ownership category. Mortgage costs represent 24.7% of household income and rent 21.2%, with neither stress flag triggered. The $2,500 monthly mortgage indicator sits alongside $495 weekly rent, so buyers should compare like-for-like cash flow before assuming ownership is cheaper. Against nearby Strathfield and Concord, apartment buyers should pay close attention to strata fees, parking and building condition because these can matter more than land size.
Mortgage / mo
$2,500
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $495.
$865
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $1,195 · units $805
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$1,049
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.5%
Unoccupied
170
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
48.0%
Couples with children
36.5%
Couples, no children
13.5%
Single parent
1,182
Total families
Economy & Employment
North Strathfield combines high household earning capacity with a professional employment base. Household income is $2,333 a week at the 88.8th percentile, while personal income is $1,049, supporting spending and mortgage capacity because incomes sit above the national comparison. Professional/Tech leads employment at 15.1% or 297 workers, followed by Healthcare at 14.8% or 291, Public Administration at 10.8% or 211, Finance at 9.8% or 193, and Education at 7.8% or 153. Professionals number 819 and managers 318, reinforcing a qualification-heavy profile. Participation is 68.5%, full-time work 61.7% and unemployment 5.3%. SEIFA places education and occupation in decile 9, IRSAD in decile 9, IRSD in decile 8 and economic resources in decile 7, so advantage is higher for skills than for measured financial resources.
Unemployment
5.3%
Labour Force
2,637
Unemployed
139
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.7%
Part-time
27.5%
Participation
68.5%
Employed
2,498
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
56.5%
Postgraduate
18.4%
Born Overseas
52.6%
Dwellings
1,618
Transport to Work
North Strathfield packs 4,618 residents into 1.04 sq km, so convenience is tied to a dense, apartment-heavy setting rather than large private yards. The local school is Strathfield North Public School, a government primary school; families should confirm enrolment zones and consider nearby options across suburb boundaries. Commuting is mixed: 32.8% drive as car occupants, 9.7% use public transport, 3.0% walk or cycle and 51.3% work from home. Working from home is higher than public transport use, which may support local weekday activity but does not replace checking peak-hour routes. IRSAD is in decile 9 and IRSD decile 8, above the middle of the national scale, reflecting strong overall resources. For safety, compare current NSW Police reports by offence and time of day before choosing an address, since a street-level check is more useful than a broad assumption.
Drive
32.8%
Public Transport
9.7%
Walk / Cycle
3.0%
Work from Home
51.3%
Population Forecast
+0.39%/yr
(+53 people/yr)
EstablishedNorth Strathfield is an established, slow-growth market: the forecast annual trend is 0.39%, while population change across the wider area is 4.1% over 10 years. Overseas migration is the primary driver, which can refresh demand even as the local age profile moves toward Aging. The shift indicators show senior share up 3.4 points, young share down 1.2 points and working share down 1.6 points. Rents have grown 11.1%, above the 0.39% population trend, creating pressure even without rapid resident growth. Gentrification is rated Not gentrifying with a score of 10, while the broader shift assessment gives 20 and labels Early signs, so change is better described as selective than broad-based. The suburb also saw a 5.1% COVID dip and only 3.0% recovery, leaving momentum below faster-growing corridors.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+316
Net Internal / yr
-237
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal outflow -237/yr, Strong overseas inflow +316/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How North Strathfield compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Strathfield a good suburb to live in?
Yes, it can suit households wanting a dense urban setting, with 55.4% apartments, 51.3% working from home and household income at the 88.8th percentile. It is younger than the national comparison by 6 years, but the trajectory is Aging, so check whether your priorities are apartment amenity, family space or quieter streets.
What is the median house price in North Strathfield?
Use recent settled sales rather than one broad benchmark because 55.4% of homes are apartments versus 34.3% separate houses. Compare houses and units by bedroom count, then add strata costs, parking and the $2,500 monthly mortgage assumption alongside the $495 weekly rent level.
What schools are in North Strathfield?
The local school is Strathfield North Public School, a government primary school. Families should confirm the exact enrolment zone because boundaries can cross nearby streets and suburbs. North Strathfield has 2.7 people per household and 38.1% three-bedroom homes, so check whether the address and school pathway fit your household size.
Is North Strathfield safe?
Make the decision using current street-level checks rather than a blanket label. North Strathfield has 4,618 residents, but differences can exist between apartment buildings, main roads and quieter streets. Review the latest NSW Police offence data, visit at different times and compare nearby suburbs before signing a lease or contract.
Is North Strathfield good for property investment?
It can suit an investor seeking an established, renter-heavy market, but the numbers call for careful underwriting. Renting accounts for 49.3%, weekly rent is $495 and vacancy is 9.5%, higher than a tightly supplied market. There were 25 development applications in 12 months, while annual growth is 0.39% and gentrification is rated Not gentrifying, so income and building quality matter more than assuming rapid capital growth.
How is North Strathfield's population changing?
Population change is measured as gradual rather than rapid: the annual trend is 0.39% and wider-area change is 4.1% over 10 years. Overseas migration is the primary driver, while the trajectory is Aging, with senior share up 3.4 points and young share down 1.2 points. That is slower growth than expansion corridors, with demand shaped by incoming migrants and established households.
What languages are commonly spoken in North Strathfield?
North Strathfield has an overseas-born share of 52.6%, 31 percentage points above the national comparison. Mandarin is the leading listed language at 197 people, followed by Korean at 156, Cantonese at 127, Nepali at 70 and Italian at 60. Chinese ancestry is recorded for 969 people and Korean ancestry for 349, so local services may be more multilingual than in a less migrant-oriented suburb.
What development is occurring in North Strathfield?
Development activity reached 25 applications in the latest 12-month period. Examples include a secondary dwelling, a swimming pool and a pub change of use, indicating a mix of private upgrades and land-use change rather than a single large housing pipeline. With 55.4% apartments and annual growth of 0.39%, buyers should check whether a proposal affects parking, noise, views or construction access.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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