Strathfield South

NSW 2136 • Greater Sydney

3,636
Population (2021)
$45,240
Median Income
2.51 km²
Area
$460/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalFamily-FriendlyInner-WestWell-ConnectedAffordable

About Strathfield South

Strathfield South is a residential suburb in Sydney's Inner West, located 13 kilometres west of the CBD in the Strathfield local government area. With a population of approximately 3,600, it is a culturally diverse community with significant Chinese, Indian, Korean and Italian heritage. The suburb features a mix of Federation-era homes, interwar bungalows and newer apartment developments, giving it a varied architectural character.

Strathfield South offers convenient access to local shops along the Hume Highway corridor and nearby Strathfield Plaza. The suburb is home to several schools and churches, and residents benefit from green spaces including the Cooks River foreshore. It attracts families and professionals who value its multicultural atmosphere, relatively affordable housing compared to neighbouring Strathfield, and excellent transport connections to the CBD.

Strathfield South falls under postcode 2136 and is governed by Strathfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Strathfield electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2136
Urban Area
Strathfield
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.90°, 151.08°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.51 km²
Elevation
12m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Belmore
1.2 km
15 min
Strathfield
1.8 km
22 min
Enfield (disused)
0.8 km
10 min
Campsie
2 km
25 min

Bus Services

  • 450 — Strathfield to Hurstville 35 min to Hurstville
  • 490 — Drummoyne to Hurstville via Enfield 20 min to Burwood
  • 487 — Canterbury to Strathfield 10 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
13 km
By Train
25-30 min (via Strathfield)
By Bus
40-50 min
By Car (Peak)
35-50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-25 min

🛣️ Strathfield station is a major interchange providing fast access to the CBD and Parramatta

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Daily errands can mostly be done on foot with local shops along the Hume Highway, though the suburb is bisected by busy roads which reduce pedestrian comfort.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Strathfield South, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

St Annes Square, South Strathfield • SHR #00508

🔍 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 Strathfield South by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Strathfield South Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$460
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,400
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.7%

28 state housing + 6 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,546
Census 2021
3,636
2.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,660
Income 2021
$45,240
23.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,823
Born Overseas 1,706

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 272
  • 2. India 224
  • 3. Sri Lanka 157
  • 4. South Korea 140
  • 5. Italy 81
  • 6. Lebanon 63
  • 7. Vietnam 61
  • 8. Hong Kong 59
  • 9. Philippines 42
  • 10. New Zealand 36

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 649
Australian 466
English 394
Italian 389
Indian 288
Lebanese 226
Korean 213
Irish 180
Greek 133
Vietnamese 86

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

688
Both parents born in Australia
2,499
Both parents born overseas
333
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
52.7%
No Religion
21.5%
Hinduism
10.7%
Islam
6.0%
Buddhism
4.4%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
196 (5.4%)
5-14 years
475 (13.1%)
15-19 years
176 (4.8%)
20-24 years
229 (6.3%)
25-34 years
525 (14.4%)
35-44 years
550 (15.1%)
45-54 years
476 (13.1%)
55-64 years
447 (12.3%)
65-74 years
318 (8.7%)
75-84 years
168 (4.6%)
85+ years
72 (2.0%)

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