Families and professionals are drawn to Strathfield South for its near-city convenience, schools and generous lots, so demand stays anchored even with tight listings. Buyers hunt for stability in this leafy pocket where large houses suit remote work and access to Strathfield’s rail/amenity corridor, while infill redevelopment offers upside but investors must weigh low rental yields and rising council rates. House prices remain on a steady upward path – median north of $2.5 million with year-on-year growth in the high teens and further firming over the past six months despite broader macro caution.