Thinking about buying your first home in Lindfield (2070)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Lindfield is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Lindfield a good suburb to buy in 2026?
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
Lindfield suits established families on high incomes, given the median household income of $2,833 per week and a median house price of $4,010,000. The public secondary school scores an ICSEA of 1145, well above the national average, and all 18 nearby childcare services meet or exceed the National Quality Standard. If you are buying a house here, you are paying for one of Sydney's better-performing school catchments and a genuinely low air quality index of 26.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out entirely. The median house price sits at $4,010,000, which is not eligible for the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme, and even the median unit at $1,240,000 is a stretch for most early buyers. The unit market also recorded a 10.0% price fall year-on-year across 125 sales, which signals real softness in that segment. On top of that, 43.9% of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land, and the composite Stickybeak grade is only C+.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm the specific bushfire-prone land overlay for any individual property, given that 43.9% of the postcode is affected. A Section 10.7 certificate will show the applicable planning controls and any asset protection zone requirements. - The unit market fell 10.0% year-on-year across 125 sales. Before bidding on a unit, obtain a strata report and review the capital works fund balance and any outstanding special levies. - Check the exact school catchment boundary for the local secondary school, as ICSEA 1145 is a postcode-level average and individual school zones can differ from suburb boundaries.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Lindfield?
BOCSAR · LINDFIELD 2070
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,10212 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−74%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Ku-ring-gai
Within LGA: Ku-ring-gai
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT63%110 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY19%33 reports
ASSAULT18%31 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED52%
NON-DOMESTIC48%
Across 31 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Lindfield
17
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
Reading may be delayed · 00:00 AEST
Macquarie Park station · 5.1 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 26 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
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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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.
Lindfield is the primary suburb with postcode 2070 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Lindfield is the main locality.
Which local government area is Lindfield in?
Lindfield (2070) is located in the Ku-ring-gai local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Lindfield?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for 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 Lindfield flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in 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 Lindfield?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Lindfield (2070), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is 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 Lindfield (2070). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Lindfield changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Lindfield (2070) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
