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Lindfield

NSW 2070 • Greater Sydney

10,943
Population (2021)
$61,048
Median Income
5.13 km²
Area
$600/wk
Median Rent
Village ShoppingElite SchoolsHeritage CharacterUpper North Shore

About Lindfield

Lindfield epitomises refined North Shore living about 14 kilometres north of Sydney's CBD. This established suburb of roughly 10,900 residents features a village shopping strip considered one of Sydney's best, set among streets of heritage homes and towering trees. Part of Ku-ring-gai council, it shares that area's commitment to green canopy and character.

Families are drawn by excellent schools and the village atmosphere - independent shops, quality cafes, and a community that values education and culture. The train line provides easy city access while the village centre serves daily needs beautifully. It's conservative in the best sense - well-maintained, well-behaved, and genuinely pleasant. The demographic reflects established wealth that doesn't need to advertise itself.

Lindfield falls under postcode 2070 and is governed by Ku-ring-gai Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Davidson electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2070
Urban Area
Hornsby - Ku-ring-gai
LGA / Council
Ku-ring-gai
Federal Electorate
Bradfield
State Electorate
Davidson
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.78°, 151.16°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
5.13 km²
Elevation
80m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Balfour Shopping Centre Pacific Highway Lindfield 2070 NSW
  • Harris Farm Markets
    43 Lindfield Avenue, Lindfield NSW 2070

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Lindfield, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Tryon Road Uniting Church
33 Tryon Road Lindfield • SHR #01672
Lindfield Learning Village
100 Eton Road, Lindfield • SHR #02036

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Lindfield by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Lindfield Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Lindfield" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$600
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,450
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
40 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.4%

3 state housing + 11 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
9,791
Census 2021
10,943
▲ 11.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$51,064
Income 2021
$61,048
▲ 19.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,893
Born Overseas 4,778

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 1,330
  • 2. Hong Kong 483
  • 3. England 426
  • 4. South Korea 282
  • 5. Malaysia 173
  • 6. India 169
  • 7. New Zealand 162
  • 8. Japan 147
  • 9. Taiwan 145
  • 10. South Africa 144

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 3,210
English 2,892
Australian 2,364
Irish 920
Scottish 898
Korean 414
German 295
Indian 275
Italian 254
Filipino 126

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,146
Both parents born in Australia
6,090
Both parents born overseas
1,405
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
45.2%
Christianity
41.1%
Buddhism
4.2%
Hinduism
1.7%
Judaism
1.3%
Islam
1.0%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
579 (5.3%)
5-14 years
1,617 (14.8%)
15-19 years
725 (6.6%)
20-24 years
613 (5.6%)
25-34 years
1,038 (9.5%)
35-44 years
1,625 (14.8%)
45-54 years
1,609 (14.7%)
55-64 years
1,263 (11.5%)
65-74 years
984 (9.0%)
75-84 years
614 (5.6%)
85+ years
270 (2.5%)

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