NSW Property Intelligence
StrathfieldNSW 2135
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Strathfield is home to ~25,915 residents (median age 32), with 44% of households renting.
Rent in Strathfield
The median house rent in Strathfield is $1000/week (153 new leases). Units have a median of $700/week (905 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2135, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $585/wk | $580/wk |
| 2 | $720/wk | $750/wk |
| 3 | $988/wk | $950/wk |
| 4+ | $1500/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Strathfield fall in the intake zones of Marie Bashir Public School, Strathfield Girls High School, Homebush Boys High School, Strathfield South High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Marie Bashir Public School#232 of 2159 in NSW
- Strathfield Girls High School#365 of 2159 in NSW
- Homebush Boys High School#566 of 2159 in NSW
- Strathfield South High School#1229 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Strathfield has 11 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 2 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Albyn Road Early Education Centre, Little Academy, Camp Australia - Meriden Anglican School for Girls OSHC.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Homebush Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Strathfield Plaza, Homebush Village Shopping Centre, Strathfield South Shopping Centre. 5 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Strathfield (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 184 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 69 | Downward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 69 | Stable |
Development activity
207 development applications were lodged in Strathfield over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Strathfield — quick answers
What is the median rent in Strathfield?
Houses in Strathfield (postcode 2135) have a median asking rent of $1000/week; units have a median of $700/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Strathfield?
Strathfield addresses can be zoned for Marie Bashir Public School, Strathfield Girls High School, Homebush Boys High School, Strathfield South High School. Marie Bashir Public School ranks in roughly the top 11% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Strathfield?
Strathfield has 11 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 2 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How long is the commute from Strathfield to the Sydney CBD?
From Homebush Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 31 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Strathfield?
207 development applications were lodged in Strathfield in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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