Average rent in Strathfield South, NSW — 2026
Strathfield South sits in the Strathfield local government area, 13km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 3,636 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $460/week — above the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 34% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
$460/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 3,636
- Median age
- 38
- Distance to Sydney
- 13 km
- Households renting
- 34%
- Separate houses
- 55%
- Flats / apartments
- 29%
- Born overseas
- 47%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Strathfield
ABS 2021
Renting in Strathfield South
Strathfield South runs roughly with the New South Wales state median — renters typically pay $460/week, close to the $424/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (63% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 34% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (55%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 38 and a population around 3,636. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 47% of residents were born overseas. Strathfield South is 13km from Sydney, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.
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