North Strathfield

NSW 2137 • Greater Sydney

4,618
Population (2021)
$54,548
Median Income
1.04 km²
Area
23m
Elevation
Transport HubHigh-DensityInner WestDevelopingConvenient

About North Strathfield

North Strathfield is a compact suburb in Sydney's inner west, located approximately 12 kilometres from the CBD within the Canada Bay local government area. With a population of around 4,600 and a median income of $57,000, the suburb has undergone significant transformation with major apartment developments near the station complementing the older residential areas of detached homes.

The suburb is defined by its excellent transport connections, with North Strathfield station providing both suburban train and Olympic Park services. Recent high-density development near the station includes Woolworths and Aldi, making daily shopping convenient. Bakehouse Quarter, a converted industrial precinct, offers additional retail and dining. Residents enjoy proximity to Strathfield's amenities and restaurants, Bicentennial Park, and Sydney Olympic Park. The area suits professionals and young families seeking accessible inner-west living.

North Strathfield falls under postcode 2137 and is governed by Canada Bay Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Drummoyne electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2137
Urban Area
Canada Bay
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.86°, 151.09°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
1.04 km²
Elevation
23m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    145 Concord Road North Strathfield 2137 NSW
  • ALDI
    20 George Street, North Strathfield NSW 2137

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$495
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,500
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
34 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,767
Census 2021
4,618
3.1% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$42,952
Income 2021
$54,548
27.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,076
Born Overseas 2,306

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 417
  • 2. India 288
  • 3. South Korea 280
  • 4. Nepal 145
  • 5. Philippines 132
  • 6. Hong Kong 78
  • 7. Italy 78
  • 8. Vietnam 78
  • 9. England 64
  • 10. Malaysia 55
  • 11. Sri Lanka 50
  • 12. Indonesia 44
  • 13. Thailand 38
  • 14. Greece 37
  • 15. Lebanon 34

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 969
Australian 686
English 566
Italian 378
Korean 349
Indian 288
Irish 245
Filipino 177
Scottish 176
Greek 109

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

921
Both parents born in Australia
3,030
Both parents born overseas
420
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
44.0%
No Religion
31.6%
Hinduism
9.6%
Buddhism
4.5%
Islam
2.6%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
282 (6.1%)
5-14 years
483 (10.5%)
15-19 years
200 (4.3%)
20-24 years
451 (9.8%)
25-34 years
988 (21.4%)
35-44 years
761 (16.5%)
45-54 years
583 (12.6%)
55-64 years
432 (9.4%)
65-74 years
233 (5.0%)
75-84 years
133 (2.9%)
85+ years
64 (1.4%)

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