State Electorate · Area profile
Strathfield
23 km²
A massive gap in cultural and linguistic diversity separates Strathfield from the rest of the country, where over half the population was born overseas. It is a highly educated, professional hub that has grown by 24% since 2011 to reach over 102,000 people. The community is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 34. This blend of young adults and high-earning professionals creates a fast-paced, urban environment where most people live in apartments and many work from home.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The area is noticeably younger than the rest of Australia, with a typical resident aged 34 and children under 15 making up just 13.6% of the population. It is also a large community that grew by nearly 20,000 people between 2011 and 2021.
International roots are a defining feature here, as 56.8% of residents were born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. Chinese, English, and Indian are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is very high, with 61.5% of people using a language other than English at home, compared to 22.3% nationally. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common second languages, and 11.7% of residents speak little or no English.
Hinduism (14.3%) and Buddhism (6.6%) have a stronger presence here than in most areas, while 30.3% of the community reports having no religion.
Strathfield is exceptionally well-qualified, with 41.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national average. High school completion is also much higher than usual, at 76.8%.
Typical weekly household incomes are higher than most areas at $2,020. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen sharply since 2011, now reaching 28.1%.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with the rate of long-term health conditions (18.2%) and mental health conditions (4.6%) being among the lowest at this level.
Community participation is lower than average, with only 9.9% of people volunteering. Rates of unpaid childcare and housework are also well below the state and national figures.
Homes here are more crowded than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Couples with children make up the largest group at 58.7%.
Rentals are very common, with 46.3% of households renting, far above the national figure. Most people live in flats or apartments, and typical weekly rents are much higher than average at $470.
Public transport use is high, and 18.2% of homes have no car, which is far above the national average. Working from home is also very common, at 37.0%.
The area is highly mobile, with 48.8% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up a significant 26.3% of the population.
Professional roles are common, though the unemployment rate (6.4%) is a little above the national figure. Full-time employment has fallen since 2011, now sitting at 54.9%.
Described as a walker's paradise, 96.9% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed. Almost every home is within a short walk of a park, school, or grocery store.