North Strathfield facts for kids

Quick facts for kids North Strathfield Sydney, New South Wales
Bakehouse Quarter
Population	4,767 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2137
Elevation	22 m (72 ft)
Location	11 km (7 mi) west of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	City of Canada Bay
State electorate(s)	Drummoyne Strathfield
Federal Division(s)	Reid
Suburbs around North Strathfield: Sydney Olympic Park Liberty Grove Concord West Homebush North Strathfield Concord Homebush Strathfield Strathfield

North Strathfield is a suburb in the inner-west part of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is located about 15 kilometres west of the main city centre. North Strathfield is part of the City of Canada Bay local government area. It's important to know that Strathfield and Strathfield South are separate suburbs, located to the south.

A Look Back in Time: History of North Strathfield

The western part of North Strathfield was once part of Homebush. The eastern part belonged to Concord.

The area became part of the Municipality of Concord in 1883. The name "North Strathfield" came from the train station built in 1918. Even though the station was in Concord, there was already a "Concord West" station. So, it was named after the nearby suburb of Strathfield. Strathfield got its name from a large house, which was named after an estate in England.

A famous old building here is Ardill House on Davidson Avenue. It was built in 1861 and is now a protected heritage site.

From Factories to Homes

In the early 1900s, North Strathfield became a busy industrial area. This was because it had easy access to the main railway line, Parramatta Road, and the Parramatta River.

Arnott's Biscuits, a well-known biscuit company, moved its factory here in 1908. The factory grew over time and covered a large part of what is now North Strathfield. A railway bridge near the old Arnott's factory has shown an advertisement for Arnott's since the 1930s. This bridge is also a protected heritage site.

Later in the 20th century, many industries moved out. The area then changed from factories to mostly homes. This process is called gentrification, where an area becomes more residential and often more expensive. The Arnott's factory moved in 1997. Its old site was turned into the "Bakehouse Quarter." This area now has shops, restaurants, and offices. Arnott's still has its main office there.

In 2000, the local councils of Concord and Drummoyne joined together. They formed the City of Canada Bay Council.

The name "North Strathfield" officially became a suburb name in 1993. It brought together parts of Homebush and Concord. However, many people still call parts of the suburb "Homebush" or "Concord."

Who Lives Here: Population

In 2016, there were 4,767 people living in North Strathfield. About 41.9% of these people were born in Australia. Many others came from China (11.6%), South Korea (7.7%), and India (6.2%).

People in North Strathfield come from many different backgrounds. The most common backgrounds reported were Chinese, English, Australian, Korean, and Indian.

About 40.9% of people spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken included Mandarin, Korean, Cantonese, Italian, and Hindi. For religion, the most common answers were "No Religion" and "Catholic."

Shopping and Services: Commercial Area

North Strathfield has a mix of homes, shops, and businesses. You can find a small group of restaurants and cafes across from the North Strathfield train station. More shops are located on Concord Road in the "North Strathfield Shopping Village."

The old Arnott's Biscuits factory site is now the 'Bakehouse Quarter'. This modern area has office spaces, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, and other shops. Arnott's still keeps its main office here. The main office for NRMA Motoring and Services is also located in the former factory building.

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  Bakehouse Quarter, former Arnotts factory

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  Bakehouse Quarter

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  Commonwealth Bank, Concord Road

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  Bakehouse Quarter

Getting Around: Transport

North Strathfield railway station is on the Northern Line of the Sydney Trains network. This makes it easy to travel by train.

Transit Systems operates two bus routes that go through North Strathfield:

• 410: Travels from Macquarie Park to Hurstville.
• 458: Travels from Ryde to Burwood.

Learning Places: Schools

North Strathfield has several schools for students.

• Strathfield North Public School is located on Concord Road.
• The McDonald College is a special school for performing arts, like music and dance.
• Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School is a newer Catholic school that opened in 2015.

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  North Strathfield Station

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  The McDonald College

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  Fire Station, Concord Road