Strathfield (NSW), NSW
By Lauren McCaleb · Reviewed by Dylan Duncan ·
Strathfield is a leafy suburb in Sydney's Inner West, about 14 km west of the city centre. The district was originally the Country of the Wangal clan. European land grants began in 1793 across an area known as Liberty Plains, and a grant made to James Wilshire in 1808 later formed the Redmire Estate — a name said to come either from Redmire in North Yorkshire or from the area's red clay soils. The railway arrived in 1855, and subdivision from 1867 created the village of Redmyre. A house called Stratfieldsaye, built by Walter Renny in 1868, eventually lent the suburb its present name, and Strathfield Council was proclaimed in 1885. After Federation the suburb drew business and political figures — prime ministers George Reid, Earle Page and Frank Forde all lived locally — and it remains known for grand Federation and Victorian houses, established private schools and a town centre so rich in Korean dining it is often called Little Korea.
Among Australia's more advantaged suburbs
Strathfield (NSW) is more socio-economically advantaged than about 93% of the 14,462 Australian suburbs we score, based on the ABS SEIFA index (raw score 1086, where about 1000 is the national average).
A socio-economic measure from ABS Census data — not a measure of how good a suburb is to live in or visit. How we calculate this.
Strathfield (NSW) at a glance
- Population (2021)
- 25,915
- Median age
- 32
- Median weekly household income
- $2,262
- SEIFA score
- 1086
- Coordinates
- -33.8791, 151.0806
Strathfield (NSW) demographics (2021 Census)
The figures below profile Strathfield (NSW) using the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census; every percentage is a share of a clearly stated Census count, so each one traces back to the source. At a glance, the largest age group is young adults (25–44) at 34%, 44% of homes are rented, and 63% of residents were born overseas.
Age profile
| Age group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0–14) | 2,924 | 11% |
| Youth (15–24) | 5,123 | 20% |
| Young adults (25–44) | 8,744 | 34% |
| Mid-life (45–64) | 5,265 | 20% |
| Seniors (65+) | 3,869 | 15% |
Share of the 25,925 people counted by age.
Housing and households
| Tenure | Dwellings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Owned outright | 2,463 | 29% |
| Owned with a mortgage | 2,030 | 24% |
| Rented | 3,768 | 44% |
| Dwelling type | Dwellings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Houses | 3,893 | 45% |
| Townhouses & semis | 394 | 5% |
| Flats & apartments | 4,227 | 49% |
Tenure and dwelling shares are of the roughly 8,587 occupied private dwellings in Strathfield (NSW).
- Median weekly rent
- $480
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,765
- Average household size
- 2.8 people
- Median weekly family income
- $2,423
- Median weekly personal income
- $815
Community and culture
- Born overseas
- 15,524 (63%)
- Speaks a language other than English at home
- 16,891 (69%)
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- 105 (0%)
Work and education
- Completed Year 12
- 17,978 (81%)
- Labour-force participation
- 62.2%
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%
- Employed full-time
- 6,826
- Employed part-time
- 5,052
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (General Community Profile, by Suburb and Locality). © Australian Bureau of Statistics, released under CC BY 4.0. How we group bands and derive each share is set out on our methodology page.
Weather and climate in Strathfield (NSW)
Based on 2014–2023 records, the warmest month in Strathfield (NSW) is January (average daytime high around 27.9°C) and the coolest is July (around 17°C). The area receives roughly 862 mm of rain across the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.9°C | 18.8°C | 83 mm |
| Feb | 26.8°C | 18.3°C | 94 mm |
| Mar | 25.3°C | 17.3°C | 141 mm |
| Apr | 22.8°C | 13.9°C | 72 mm |
| May | 19.8°C | 10.4°C | 40 mm |
| Jun | 16.9°C | 8.4°C | 57 mm |
| Jul | 17°C | 7°C | 57 mm |
| Aug | 18.1°C | 7.6°C | 53 mm |
| Sep | 20.9°C | 9.8°C | 43 mm |
| Oct | 23.5°C | 12.6°C | 78 mm |
| Nov | 24.8°C | 14.7°C | 72 mm |
| Dec | 27.1°C | 17°C | 72 mm |
Climate normals, 2014–2023 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).
Common questions about Strathfield (NSW)
Where is Strathfield (NSW)?
Strathfield (NSW) is a suburb of New South Wales, Australia.
What is the population of Strathfield (NSW)?
At the 2021 Census, Strathfield (NSW) had a population of about 25,915.
Is Strathfield (NSW) an advantaged area?
Strathfield (NSW) has an ABS SEIFA score of 1086, where about 1000 is the national average — higher scores indicate greater relative socio-economic advantage. That gives it a Suburb Score of 93 out of 100 — more socio-economically advantaged than about 93% of Australian suburbs.
What is the weather like in Strathfield (NSW)?
Strathfield (NSW) has average daytime highs of about 22.6°C and overnight lows of about 13°C, with roughly 862 mm of rain across the year (based on 2014–2023 climate normals).
How big is Strathfield (NSW)?
Strathfield (NSW) is one of the most populous suburbs in New South Wales — the 25th-largest by usual resident population at the 2021 Census (about 25,915 usual residents).
Where Strathfield (NSW) ranks
Strathfield (NSW) appears in these data-driven guides — each a transparent sort on a single ABS figure shown on this page.
- Largest suburbs in New South Wales#25 of 25
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