Considering East Lindfield? This page brings together 17 data cards on what it’s like to live there, what the catchments and amenities are, and where the suburb is heading. The analysis covers safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle.
Is East Lindfield a good suburb to buy in 2026?
East Lindfield (2070) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
East Lindfield suits established families on high incomes who want large houses, strong public schools, and a quiet, leafy neighbourhood. The median house sits at $4,105,000, so you need serious borrowing capacity or significant equity. The local public school ICSEA of 1145 is well above the national average, and all 18 nearby childcare services meet or exceed the National Quality Standard. The 80% owner-occupier rate signals a stable, long-term community.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out entirely. The median price is well above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, and the financial grade of C- reflects that reality plainly. Nearly 44% of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land, which is a genuine risk, not a footnote. If you rely on walking for daily errands, a walkability score of 63 is serviceable but not exceptional. Buyers wanting urban energy or flat terrain will find this suburb too quiet and too hilly.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm the specific bushfire attack level (BAL) rating for any property you inspect, given that 43.9% of the postcode is bushfire-prone. This affects insurance premiums and building requirements directly. - Check whether the block falls within a mapped bushfire buffer zone and request a Section 10.7 planning certificate to understand any development restrictions. - With only 40 sales recorded in the data window, the median of $4,105,000 rests on a thin sample. Review individual comparable sales carefully before anchoring your offer.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in East Lindfield?
BOCSAR · EAST LINDFIELD 2070
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K78212 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−90%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Ku-ring-gai
Within LGA: Ku-ring-gai
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT70%14 reports
ASSAULT15%3 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT15%3 reports
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in East Lindfield
26
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:23 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
6.4µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
9.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.1pphm
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.
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
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$840▼$110
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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.
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.
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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.
