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Strathfield South, NSW 2136
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$2,260,000
market range $2.1M-$2.5M
Median Unit
$725,000
market range $675K-$800K
Gross Yield
-
1yr Growth (houses)
+0.6%
market range -5.0% to +12.5%
Investment snapshot for Strathfield South
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Strathfield South market and investor summary
In Strathfield South, NSW 2136, the median house sells for around $2.3M. House prices have moved +0.6% over the past year. At 2.1% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
Living in Strathfield South: people, income and schools
About 3,636 people live in Strathfield South, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 38, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 76% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $106,000 a year (about $2,050 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (9 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 21.3 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 31% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 102 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Strathfield South sits about 12 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 2 for walkability and 3 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Curb.
- Population
- 3,636
- +2% over 5yr
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $106,000/yr
- Households renting
- 34%
- Family households
- 76%
- Socio-economic rank
- 9/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 102
- avg ICSEA 1079
- Unemployment
- 5.0%
- Distance to CBD
- 12 km
- Walk score
- 2/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Strathfield South
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What should I check before investing in Strathfield South?
Strathfield South has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Use the available metrics below to compare it with nearby suburbs before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Strathfield South?
The median property price in Strathfield South, NSW 2136 is $2.3M for houses and $725K for units.
What does recent house price growth show for Strathfield South?
House prices in Strathfield South are up 0.6% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Strathfield South?
The current vacancy rate in Strathfield South is 2.1%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.
How many people live in Strathfield South?
Strathfield South has a population of approximately 3,636 residents, with a median age of 38.
What schools are near Strathfield South?
There are 102 schools within roughly 5km of Strathfield South. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Strathfield South affordable to buy in?
A median house in Strathfield South costs about 21.3 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Strathfield South's population growing?
The population of Strathfield South has grown modestly, about 2% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Strathfield South from the CBD?
Strathfield South is about 12 km from the CBD.
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