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East Lindfield 2070 suburb insights

Located in the Ku-ring-gai council area, East Lindfield (2070) is one of greater Sydney's residential suburbs covered by Stickybeak's property analysis tool. The 16 data cards on this page address four questions every buyer should ask: whether you can afford the suburb (median prices, rental yield, first home buyer schemes), what life would be like there (schools, childcare, walkability, commute to the CBD), whether there are any dealbreakers (flood risk, bushfire zones, air quality, traffic), and how East Lindfield is likely to change over time (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics). Data is drawn from NSW Planning, Transport for NSW, the ABS, and other authoritative government sources. Use the sticky navigation bar at the top to move directly between sections.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford East Lindfield?

Can I afford East Lindfield?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in East Lindfield? Based on the suburb median of $4,105,000 (houses) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$20,263/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
135.3%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$3,284,000 loan
20% deposit ($821,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 135% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
East Lindfield135.3%
Sydney median income225.9%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford East Lindfield?

Rental market in East Lindfield

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 33 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$950per week
Sep 2025 · 33 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $750 per week (38 bonds)Mar 23: $750 per week (33 bonds)Jun 23: $770 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 23: $763 per week (54 bonds)Dec 23: $850 per week (33 bonds)Mar 24: $830 per week (51 bonds)Jun 24: $850 per week (49 bonds)Sep 24: $850 per week (37 bonds)Dec 24: $800 per week (36 bonds)Mar 25: $800 per week (44 bonds)Jun 25: $790 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 25: $950 per week (33 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Killara2071
$800▼$150
1.3 km away
Chatswood2067
$920▼$30
2.2 km away
Castle Cove2069
$840▼$110
2.4 km away
Gordon2072
$840▼$110
2.6 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

East Lindfield Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in East Lindfield

30
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:34 AEST
Macquarie Park station · 5.1 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 26 · Good

Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
4.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
15.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.9pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Macquarie Park station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
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Change

How might East Lindfield change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2070

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2070. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might East Lindfield change?

Investor activity in East Lindfield

2070 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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1
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Also in Ku-ring-gai

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Ku-ring-gai postcodes, or explore the full Ku-ring-gai suburb index.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2070?
East Lindfield is the primary suburb with postcode 2070 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — East Lindfield is the main locality.
Which local government area is East Lindfield in?
East Lindfield (2070) is located in the Ku-ring-gai local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for East Lindfield?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for East Lindfield (2070) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is East Lindfield flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in East Lindfield. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near East Lindfield?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for East Lindfield (2070), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is East Lindfield (2070) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in East Lindfield (2070). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is East Lindfield changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for East Lindfield (2070) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore East Lindfield in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for East Lindfield 2070: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Ku-ring-gai suburb index to compare nearby options.