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East Lindfield suburb profile

East Lindfield is a quiet, leafy Upper North Shore suburb that sits alongside Lindfield village and its station on the North Shore line. The streets are lined with mature trees and a mix of period homes, classic Californian bungalows and renovated family houses, giving the area a settled, residential feel. Residents enjoy easy access to the village cafes and shops, local parks and walking tracks, and a range of community and sporting facilities nearby. It tends to attract families and professionals who want a calm neighbourhood with solid public transport links and convenient access to larger commercial centres.

East Lindfield property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, East Lindfield sees relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values have risen a solid 5.8% over the last 12 months.

Five houses were sold in the past three months, and houses sold in a median of 47 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in East Lindfield shows average house rent of $1,550 a week, which fell a moderate 3.1% over the last 12 months.

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Change in value
Past 12 months
5.8%N/A
Sold
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5N/A
Median days on market
Past 12 months
47N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$1550N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
-3.1%N/A

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East Lindfield demographics

East Lindfield is a community of 3,710 people, with a median age of 43 and a typical household income of $3,457 a week, roughly $180,000 a year.

Families are the dominant household type. About three in five families (61.7%) are couple families with children, 28.3% are couple families without children, one-parent families make up 9.7% and other families 0.3%. Together the couple-family groups account for 90.0% of reported families.

Homes in East Lindfield are largely owner-occupied: 49.2% are owned outright and 38.7% are owned with a mortgage, combining to 87.9% owner-occupiers, while 12.1% of dwellings are rented.

East Lindfield infrastructure, key developments and investment opportunities

East Lindfield is affected by the wider Lindfield precinct projects. The NSW Planning Portal shows the Lindfield Learning Village (a staged K–12 school project) at determination, with approvals and modification documents describing Phase 2 works to add 700 students (bringing that stage to about 1,050) and Phase 3 proposals to add a further 950 students, with staged construction and operational conditions recorded.

Ku-ring-gai Council is progressing the Lindfield Village Hub masterplan on the western side of the centre, including a proposed town square, a library and community centre, the Lindfield Village Green public-space works and streetscape upgrades to Lindfield Avenue, Tryon Road and the Pacific Highway. Council documents also record an Ibbitson Park concept upgrade, planned new traffic signals at Pacific Highway and Strickland Avenue and transport-oriented development planning around Lindfield station, with Transport for NSW noting issues around the Lindfield commuter car park funding.

Suburbs near East Lindfield

Some popular suburbs near East Lindfield include:

  • Roseville Chase: Bushland-fringed suburb with Middle Harbour foreshores and a tranquil, natural feel.
  • East Killara: Quiet residential streets with a verdant, family-oriented atmosphere.
  • Lindfield: Suburb with a village centre and tree-lined residential streets.
  • Roseville: Residential area centred on a small shopping village and calm suburban streets.
  • Killara: Established suburb known for grand period homes and generous block sizes.

Common questions about East Lindfield

  • Is East Lindfield a nice place to live?

    East Lindfield is a quiet, leafy Upper North Shore suburb beside Lindfield village and its station on the North Shore line. Tree-lined streets and a mix of period homes and renovated family houses give a settled residential feel. Residents have easy access to village cafes and shops, local parks, walking tracks and community sporting facilities. The area tends to attract families and professionals seeking a calm neighbourhood with solid public transport links and convenient access to commercial centres.

    The suburb has 3,710 people, median age 43, with a typical household income of $3,457 a week. Families predominate; about three in five have children and couple-family groups make up 90.0% of families. Home ownership is high, with 87.9% owner-occupiers and 12.1% rented. The wider Lindfield precinct has several planned projects, from the Lindfield Learning Village K-12 school to a Lindfield Village Hub masterplan and transport-oriented planning around Lindfield station.

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  • Is it expensive to live in East Lindfield?

    A house renting for about $1,550 a week in East Lindfield would take roughly 44.8% of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the most recent Census. On these figures, that is a large share of household income, so renting a house here would be a sizeable cost compared with what local households earned at the last Census.

    Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

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  • Is East Lindfield a good place to invest?

    House values in East Lindfield rose 5.8% over the past 12 months, a solid increase in what a house is worth. Over the same year, the rent a house earns fell 3.1%, a moderate decline, so on the house side capital growth and rental income moved in opposite directions.

    If steady rental income is your priority, the fall in house rents is the figure to watch; if capital growth is more important, the rise in house values is the relevant number. Whether that balance suits your plans depends on your goals and circumstances.

    This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

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