Strathfield, NSW 2135

Strathfield is a well-established inner-west suburb valued for its excellent schools, transport connections and leafy streets.
Families and professionals are drawn to the area for its village atmosphere, as well as easy access to the city via Strathfield Station, a major train interchange connecting multiple lines and close proximity to Burwood Westfields and restaurants.
Housing is a mix of period homes, modern developments and apartments, with strong rental demand for well-located properties.
Strathfield remains a stable, highly sought-after suburb for owners and investors.

Lived here for 2 months and have junkies yelling after midnight sometimes. Good for restaurant and shopping .

I genuinely don’t understand. Yeah cool the trains are convenient. It’s a joke it gets labelled inner west. There is no appeal to the the suburb whatsoever. It has a gross southwest suburb feel yet houses go for Bondi prices (yeah I get it, bigger blocks, but you’re in a stinking suburb).

Strathfield is a prestigious and sought-after suburb located approximately 12 kilometers west of Sydney's central business district. Its prime location provides residents with convenient access to urban amenities while offering a sophisticated and family-friendly atmosphere. Commuting to Sydney is seamless via multiple transportation options, including trains, buses, and major arterial roads such as Parramatta Road and the M4 Motorway. Travel times to Sydney typically range from 20 to 30 minutes by public transport, depending on the mode of transportation and traffic conditions.
Strathfield is renowned for its exceptional educational facilities, making it a popular choice for families. The suburb is home to several prestigious public and private schools, including Strathfield Girls High School, Strathfield South Public School, and St. Patrick's College. These schools are known for their academic excellence and comprehensive learning programs, catering to students from diverse backgrounds. Additionally, tertiary institutions such as the Australian Catholic University (Strathfield Campus) provide further educational opportunities for residents. Strathfield boasts a variety of parks, reserves, and recreational facilities, perfect for outdoor activities and leisure. The suburb features local parks with playgrounds, BBQ areas, and sports fields, providing opportunities for relaxation and family gatherings. Notable parks include Strathfield Park, Hudson Park, and the expansive Sydney Olympic Park, which offers residents walking and cycling paths, sports facilities, and cultural events throughout the year. Strathfield offers residents a diverse culinary scene, with a plethora of restaurants, cafes, and eateries to explore. The suburb's dining precincts along The Boulevarde, Churchill Avenue, and Homebush Road feature a wide range of cuisines, from international flavors to local delicacies. Whether you're craving Asian fusion, European cuisine, or contemporary Australian fare, Strathfield has something to satisfy every palate. Strathfield, NSW 2135, offers residents a prestigious suburban lifestyle with its proximity to Sydney, exceptional educational facilities, parks, and diverse dining options.

Sure theres houses that are big and expensive but the problem with this area is the lack of community spirit. People keep to themselves here and those streets away from the main square are very dull. The streets are only lined with the one type of tree. It also borders Greenacre on its south west which isn't desirable and Centenary Drive on the west. The place isn't what is used to be, but I don't think it was ever that good.

Ok place to live for public transport and centrality. It’s a smelly place though, busy and people are quite closed. I like the food options and it’s a vibrant area. But for a young family it’s not ideal and we didn’t live long here.

A lot of the negative reviewers have clearly never gone further than 5 minutes from the station. Yes the towers are massive, yes the town centre is strangely Korean, yes there are dodgy characters milling about the train station - but that's what you get at a transport hub. I wouldn't want to live in a tower (here or anywhere), but I still like the town centre - I love that I can walk there and explore authentic Korean food, or pick up a great cheesecake, or get some delicious Malaysian noodles from Ho Jiak. Oh, and guess what, I can also get to my office in the City by train in 15 minutes, or take a direct train to the Blue Mountains, or Newcastle, or pretty much anywhere in Sydney. Besides, if like me you don't like to live in towers, there's a whole other Strathfield 5 minutes walk out in any direction, which is all tree lined boulevardes, beautiful houses and some of the best schools in Sydney. Contrary to the reviewers who've never been past the station, it's not at all monocultural, and more importantly people are neighbourly, whether they are Anglo, Maronite, Chinese, Korean or some other background. Just look at the faces that make up the local symphony orchestra or croquet club. It's not the suburb for everyone - definitely not for you if you are a racist - but it is a great place to live if you like a leafy old suburb combined with really convenient transport and great schools, and topped by a quirky town centre that offers a day trip to Korea.

I think the demographics are changing from year on year, not just the age range but also where the people are originally from. I liked it once but not anymore...
But I can’t argue that Strathfield is the most convenient place in the inner west (as well as burwood).
I think it depends on what you want in life and what kind of life style you want. Strathfield is good for 9-5 professionals with a discounted quality of living conditions (areas closer to the train station)

If you are looking to live in Strathfield, it is helpful to know that there are two very different markets here. Strathfield station is one of Sydney's biggest transport hubs, with express trains to the City every few minutes and regional trains too. Like many transport hubs in Sydney, the area around the station is busy, heavily built up, and has problems like noise and higher-than-background crime rates. That said, the area around the station offer very good value for money, especially the 80s-90s high rises on Churchill Avenue and Albert Road which are spacious and well-built in an era when flats were designed for living. However, there are also a few very run-down lowrise blocks and heavily subdivided share houses next to the station that are just begging to be redeveloped in the next slum clearance drive - don't be fooled by the low rents. The commercial side of the centre is however quite vibrant, including a Woolworths and an extraordinary concentration of Korean restaurants.

The part of the suburb further from the station is quite different. It's safe, quiet and gorgeous - beautiful heritage and modern houses on large blocks and leafy streets, surrounded by large and small parks and some of the best public and private schools in Sydney. Even the parts of the suburb that are not walkable to the station are still well connected with frequent buses to the station. There is a diverse but settled demographic mix of retirees, families with working professionals (lots of lawyers, doctors and accountants) and business owners. Culturally, in this part there is a fairly even balance between Anglo-Celtic, Chinese/Korean and Mediterranean ethnic backgrounds. It's easy to see why Strathfield was at one time the most expensive suburb in Sydney and still regularly achieves the weekly top auction prices in Sydney. It's still one of the most family friendly prestige suburbs in Sydney. If you can afford the prices commanded by these houses (~$2.5m median), you will find quality houses in the "Golden Mile" of course, but also in the surrounding area further northwest into southern Homebush (don't go past the railway line), further west (but don't go too close to Homebush Bay Drive) and south (down to the Hume Highway).

This suburb is highly desired as it is located close to most forms of Public Transport and some of the best Public and Private schools available in Sydney. (Strathfield Girls High School, Strathfield South Public School, Santa Sabina College, Meriden School & St Patrick's College

It is great for people and families who desire larger size blocks of land, development potential and investors who look to get an attractive return on their investment due to its proximity to the city and its centralised location in Sydney.

There is easy access to the Strathfield Railway Station which is a main stop on all train line services. Bus services that connect Strathfield with Sydney CBD, other Inner West Suburbs & South Western Sydney (Hurstville, Bankstown & Liverpool), and you are surrounded by fantastic restaurants, popular leisure facilities that include Strathfield Golf Club, Strathfield Park and Strathfield Plaza Shopping Centre.

Adriana Verdino - Director & Property Manager - Real Simple Property Group