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Strathfield South suburb profile

Strathfield South is a quiet, predominantly residential pocket in Sydney's inner west, immediately south of Strathfield. The suburb is marked by tree-lined streets of early 20th-century cottages and brick houses, interspersed with low-rise apartment blocks and some newer infill housing, so it blends period character with practical density. It attracts families and professionals who value neighbourhood parks, sporting fields and a local shopping strip while enjoying straightforward links to the city via nearby Strathfield station and major roads. Daily life here is settled and suburban, with easy access to community facilities and green space.

Strathfield South property market performance

Current median dwelling price$1,445,500Past 3 months

Property growth+0.7%Past 12 months

Like many smaller suburbs, Strathfield South sees relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show unit values rose a solid 7.0% over the last 12 months while house values fell a solid 5.6% in the same period.

Over the last three months there were 8 house sales and 8 unit sales. Houses had a median days on market of 51 and units 43, so houses and units sold in a similar time.

The rental market in Strathfield South saw house rents average $950 a week, up a solid 5.8% over the last 12 months, while unit rents averaged $623 a week, up a modest 3.8%. House rents grew faster than unit rents over the year.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
-5.6%7.0%
Sold
Past 3 months
88
Median days on market
Past 12 months
5143
Average rent
Past 12 months
$950$623
Change in rent
Past 12 months
5.8%3.8%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Strathfield South demographics

Strathfield South is a community of 3,636 people, with a median age of 38 and a typical household income of $2,045 a week, about $106,340 a year.

Families are led by couple families with children, who make up 53.6% of families. Couple families without children account for 29.7%, so together couples represent 83.3% of families. One-parent families are 15.0% and other families 1.7%.

Homes in Strathfield South are mostly owner-occupied: 29.5% are owned outright and 35.7% are owned with a mortgage, combining to 65.2% owner-occupied, while renters make up 34.8%.

Suburbs near Strathfield South

Some popular suburbs near Strathfield South include:

  • Enfield: Established suburb in Sydney's inner west with leafy streets and mixed housing.
  • Belfield: Predominantly residential suburb in Sydney's inner south-west with local parks.
  • Burwood Heights: Small, leafy residential pocket with predominantly low-rise housing.
  • Strathfield: Major suburban centre with a busy commercial precinct and notable rail connections.
  • Croydon Park: Leafy garden suburb with tree-lined streets and family homes.

How does Strathfield South compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Strathfield South’s median house price is 1.5% higher than Belfield’s.
  • Median unit prices: Strathfield South’s median unit price is 5.9% higher than Strathfield’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Strathfield South have grown 16.1% higher than in Enfield.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Strathfield South have grown 2.7% higher than in Belfield.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Strathfield South are selling 10.5% faster than in Belfield.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in Strathfield South are selling 2.3% faster than in Enfield.
  • Investment considerations: In Strathfield South, the rental yield for house is 3.4% higher than the Sydney average, while the rental yield for units is 20.7% lower.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Strathfield South have grown 11.0% higher than the average rate of growth across Sydney.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Strathfield South have grown 22.2% lower than the average rate of growth for units across Sydney.

Choose the right real estate agents in Strathfield South

In Strathfield South ,44 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 33.8% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 1.66% and 2.15%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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