East Lindfield

NSW 2070 • Greater Sydney

3,710
Population (2021)
$58,864
Median Income
2.33 km²
Area
107m
Elevation

About East Lindfield

East Lindfield is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in New South Wales, located within the Ku-ring-gai (Area) area. With a population of 3,710 and a median income of $58,864, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 2.33 km² at an elevation of 107m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Sydney.

As part of Greater Sydney, residents benefit from excellent transport links, diverse dining options, and proximity to employment hubs. The suburb features local shops, parks, and community spaces that create a vibrant neighbourhood atmosphere. East Lindfield delivers the convenience of city living with its own distinct local character.

East Lindfield falls under postcode 2070 and is governed by Ku-ring-gai Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Davidson electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2070
Urban Area
Hornsby - Ku-ring-gai
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.77°, 151.19°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.33 km²
Elevation
107m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$990
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$4,000
Avg Household Size
3.1 people
Median Age
43 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,711
Census 2021
3,710
-0.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$47,788
Income 2021
$58,864
23.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,171
Born Overseas 1,483

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 415
  • 2. England 204
  • 3. Hong Kong 138
  • 4. New Zealand 58
  • 5. United States 58
  • 6. Malaysia 56
  • 7. South Africa 45
  • 8. Singapore 44
  • 9. South Korea 35
  • 10. India 33
  • 11. Papua New Guinea 26
  • 12. Indonesia 25
  • 13. Iran 23
  • 14. Vietnam 23
  • 15. Japan 22

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,130
Chinese 1,129
Australian 876
Irish 343
Scottish 330
Italian 97
German 93
Indian 70
Greek 62
Korean 62

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,116
Both parents born in Australia
1,958
Both parents born overseas
565
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
45.3%
No Religion
42.2%
Buddhism
3.8%
Judaism
2.4%
Hinduism
1.4%
Islam
0.5%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
151 (4.1%)
5-14 years
633 (17.1%)
15-19 years
304 (8.2%)
20-24 years
214 (5.8%)
25-34 years
189 (5.1%)
35-44 years
444 (12.0%)
45-54 years
572 (15.4%)
55-64 years
456 (12.3%)
65-74 years
358 (9.6%)
75-84 years
243 (6.5%)
85+ years
141 (3.8%)

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