Suburb comparison
Five Dock vs North Strathfield — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Five Dock commands a $341K premium on median property price over North Strathfield; North Strathfield is $50/wk cheaper per week to rent. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Canada Bay
Five Dock
2046
Canada Bay
North Strathfield
2137
Choose Five Dock if...
- Five Dock leads on 3 of the 4 head-to-head metrics
Choose North Strathfield if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Common questions
- Is Five Dock or North Strathfield more expensive?
- Five Dock has the higher median house price ($2.60M) compared with $2.26M in North Strathfield.
- Which is better for renters — Five Dock or North Strathfield?
- Median weekly rent is $850/wk in Five Dock and $800/wk in North Strathfield, making North Strathfield the more affordable rental market.
- Is Five Dock or North Strathfield at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Five Dock vs North Strathfield?
- Five Dock has 4 schools in the postcode, and North Strathfield has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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