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East Lindfield Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How East Lindfield Compares
East Lindfield vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | East Lindfield | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $3,457 +NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $990 +NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $4,000 +NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 43 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2070 covers East Lindfield, an inland suburb of Sydney about 11 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Ku-ring-gai.
According to the 2021 Census, East Lindfield has a population of 3,710 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $3,457, above the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, lower than the NSW average.
Housing in East Lindfield includes a median weekly rent of $990, median monthly mortgage repayment of $4,000, with 1,169 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 87.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, East Lindfield scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
East Lindfield is served by Lindfield East Public School.
East Lindfield is part of the Ku-ring-gai statistical area in New South Wales.
East Lindfield Details
| Postcode | 2070 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 3,710 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $3,457/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,132/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $990 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $4,000 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1592/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,169 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -33.77274 |
| Longitude | 151.18726 |
| Distance from Sydney | 11 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby |
| Area (SA3) | Ku-ring-gai |
| Local Government | Ku-ring-gai |
| Federal Electorate | Bradfield |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 784 (21.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 518 (14.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 633 (17.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,028 (27.7%) |
| 65+ years | 742 (20.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 259 (7.0%) |
| Asthma | 238 (6.4%) |
| Cancer | 151 (4.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 150 (4.0%) |
| Diabetes | 121 (3.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 30 (0.8%) |
| Dementia | 16 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 51 (4.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 353 (30.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 524 (45.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 229 (19.8%) |
Schools in East Lindfield
Suburbs Near East Lindfield
Same Postcode (2070)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.