Overall score
Mortlake
36.2/100
North Strathfield
52.8/100
Mortlake vs North Strathfield, NSW suburb comparison
Mortlake for families and schools; North Strathfield for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MortlakeNorth Strathfield
Crime rate
Mortlake
29.4 / 1k
North Strathfield
29.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mortlake
17
North Strathfield
149
Population
Mortlake
1,954
North Strathfield
4,618
Metric leadMortlake 2North Strathfield 71 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesMortlake
- Best for investmentNorth Strathfield
- Best for best valueNorth Strathfield
- Best for best schoolsMortlake
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Mortlake | North Strathfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.2/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 7.7/100 | 10.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.4 / 1k | 29.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 15 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 37 |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 149 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 11 |
| Population | 1,954 | 4,618 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Mortlake is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, and North Strathfield is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Mortlake pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook, whereas North Strathfield is the better pick for housing affordability and schools and education options.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer North Strathfield, while Mortlake remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.