New South Wales location profile

Strathfield NSW 2135

Strathfield is a leafy, well-established Inner West suburb known for grand Federation homes alongside modern apartments and a thriving dining scene. It’s a major transport hub with excellent schools and convenient access to Sydney Olympic Park, making it popular with families, professionals and students.

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Why families consider Strathfield

Highly multicultural with strong Korean and Chinese communities, a mix of families, professionals and students, and a reputation for quality schools and roomy, tree-lined streets. Housing ranges from heritage mansions and large family homes to medium/high‑rise apartments around the station.

Amenities & services

Strathfield Plaza shopping centre
Strathfield Private Hospital
Westfield Burwood (nearby)
Bakehouse Quarter, North Strathfield (nearby)
Restaurants and cafes around Strathfield Station/The Boulevarde
Multiple medical centres and pharmacies
Strathfield Council Library & Innovation Hub – 65–67 Rochester St, Homebush
Burwood Library & Community Hub – 2 Conder St, Burwood

Transport & connectivity

Strathfield railway station (T1 Western, T2 Inner West & Leppington, T9 Northern, Intercity services)
Frequent buses to Burwood, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta and the CBD
Parramatta Road (A4), Hume Highway/Liverpool Road (A22), M4 Motorway, Centenary Drive (A3)

Lifestyle & recreation

Strathfield Park sports fields, playgrounds and picnic areas
Strathfield Sports Club (tennis) and local gyms
Strathfield Golf Club
Sydney Olympic Park venues, Aquatic Centre and stadiums (nearby)
Strathfield Park
Mason Park Wetlands
Hudson Park
Bressington Park
Airey Park (nearby)

Education context

Good availability of long day care, preschools and OSHC near schools and the station, though infant rooms can have waitlists; options include both private and community-run centres.

Australian Catholic University (ACU) – Strathfield Campus, Barker Rd, Strathfield
University of Sydney – Camperdown/Darlington Campus
UTS – Ultimo/Broadway
Western Sydney University – Parramatta South and Sydney Olympic Park campuses
Macquarie University – Macquarie Park