Chalmers Road School
Government · Schools for Specific Purposes
Approx. 0.1 km straight-line distance
Nearby Government school
Property Management
Property Management Strathfield
Strathfield includes both established houses and apartment buildings, with very different leasing considerations between the station precinct and residential streets further away.
Rental property management in Strathfield
Strathfield includes both established houses and apartment buildings, with very different leasing considerations between the station precinct and residential streets further away. We match evidence to the dwelling type, land or internal area, parking and condition.
Strathfield property market overview
These ABS Census indicators describe Strathfield housing rather than current rental value. Dwelling and tenure percentages use occupied private dwellings in 2021; household composition uses Census households. Other and unstated categories may mean percentages do not total 100%.
- 2021 population
- 25,915
- 2016 population
- 25,813
- 2016–2021 population change
- ≈ +0.4%
- Occupied dwellings rented
- 43.9%
Local housing and rental profile
Flats or apartments49.3%
Occupied dwellings rented43.9%
Separate houses45.4%
Semi-detached, row or terrace houses and townhouses4.6%
Owned outright or with a mortgage52.4%
Family households68.6%
One-person households19.8%
Occupied private dwellings8,581
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Strathfield location and transport
Strathfield Station is a rail interchange with connections across the Sydney network. The station shopping precinct and road links towards Parramatta Road are local reference points. Strathfield covers a broad residential area, so station access must be checked from the property rather than inferred from the suburb name.
Inner West · Homebush · Homebush West · Burwood
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Schools and intake areas
Local schools near Strathfield
Explore NSW Government schools and intake areas around Strathfield. Catchment boundaries can cross suburb borders and may change over time.
The Homebush Boys High School intake area contains the centre of Strathfield. The Birrong Boys High School intake area overlaps part of Strathfield. These suburb-level relationships do not determine enrolment eligibility for a particular address.
Marie Bashir Public School
Government · Primary School · Kindergarten to Year 6
Approx. 0.4 km straight-line distance
Suburb centre falls within this intake area
Strathfield Girls High School
Government · Secondary School · Year 7 to Year 12
Approx. 0.6 km straight-line distance
Suburb centre falls within this intake area
Strathfield South High School
Government · Secondary School · Year 7 to Year 12
Approx. 1.2 km straight-line distance
Suburb centre falls within this intake area
School intake areas may change. Confirm enrolment eligibility using the official School Finder.
Current median weekly rent
Strathfield rental market trend
Compare verified median weekly rent histories for houses and units in Strathfield. These are suburb market indicators; the current reporting period and available observations follow the source. They do not replace a property-specific rental appraisal.
Units
$750 /week
Past 12 month change+2.7%
Median days on market22
Houses
$1,175 /week
Past 12 month change+6.8%
Median days on market28
UnitsHouses
Keep house and apartment comparisons separate. Larger homes need a clear plan for gardens, repairs and access, while apartments require building-specific checks for parking, lift access and strata procedures.
Recent rental context — postcode 2135
These recent rental bond lodgements for postcode 2135 cover unit, house and townhouse segments where sufficient data is available. The postcode may include other suburbs: these are not observations exclusive to Strathfield or a property-specific appraisal. Small samples follow the existing suppression rules.
1 bedroom unit$640–$670 per week
2 bedroom unit$780–$825 per week
3 bedroom unit$960–$1,000 per week
Data period: July–September 2026
Strathfield rental market
Use YAY's NSW Rental Market Check for current postcode context, then compare listings that best match the property's dwelling type, position, layout, parking, condition and presentation.
Check the Strathfield rental market →Strathfield landlord considerations
These priorities should be applied to the individual property and current market evidence.
Dwelling-specific strategy
Keep house and apartment comparisons separate.
Transport and access
Strathfield Station is a rail interchange with connections across the Sydney network.
Property condition
Set maintenance and preparation priorities according to the dwelling's age, condition and tenancy needs.
Layout and parking
Confirm usable spaces, outdoor areas, garages and car spaces before marketing.
Property management services
Connected support from leasing and tenant selection through day-to-day tenancy management and owner reporting.
Leasing strategy
Tenant selection
Tenancy management
Routine inspections
Maintenance coordination
Rent reviews
Arrears follow-up
Compliance administration
Owner reporting
Ongoing communication
Switching property managers in Strathfield
Once appointed and after the current agreement requirements are understood, YAY can review the management arrangement and coordinate the practical handover with the outgoing agent.
Learn how to switch →Strathfield property management FAQs
What residential properties can YAY manage in Strathfield?
Strathfield includes both established houses and apartment buildings, with very different leasing considerations between the station precinct and residential streets further away. We match evidence to the dwelling type, land or internal area, parking and condition.
How should a Strathfield property be priced for rent?
Start with genuinely comparable current listings and recent leasing evidence, then account for dwelling type, exact position, layout, parking, condition, presentation and launch timing.
How does the local Strathfield market affect leasing?
Keep house and apartment comparisons separate. Larger homes need a clear plan for gardens, repairs and access, while apartments require building-specific checks for parking, lift access and strata procedures.
How are Strathfield property management fees structured?
Fees commonly include an ongoing management fee, with leasing and other agreed services depending on the arrangement. YAY provides a clear proposal before appointment so services and applicable fees are understood upfront.
Can YAY manage a Strathfield property with an existing tenant?
Yes. YAY can review the current arrangement and coordinate the transfer once appointed, without the change of agent itself ending the tenancy.
Can I switch from another Strathfield property manager?
Yes. The current management agreement should first be checked for notice and termination requirements. YAY can then coordinate the practical handover after appointment.