Living in Strathfield
Strathfield is an Inner West suburb of Sydney, located 14 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district and is the administrative centre of the local government area of the Municipality of Strathfield.
History
The land was first granted to James Wilshire in 1808 and later the property of wealthy ex-convict Samuel Terry, who named the land 'Redmire' after his birthplace in England, however the name Strathfield was adopted in 1885, when the Council of the Municipality of Strathfield was incorporated. The name 'Strathfield' was the name of the home of the 1st Duke of Wellington which was situated nearby.
Transport Links
Strathfield railway station is a major interchange on the CityRail network and for buses serving the inner west. The M4 Western Motorway begins at Strathfield and heads west while Parramatta Road links Strathfield east to the CBD and west to Parramatta.
Shopping and Recreation
Strathfield town centre contains Strathfield Plaza shopping centre and a small strip of shops, restaurants and cafes. Strathfield Park is a great place for getting out and about for a walk or jog, and the annual Strathfield Spring Fair is held here.
Schools
The suburb is home to a significant number of schools including St Patrick's College, Santa Sabina College, Santa Maria Del Monte, Meriden Anglican School for Girls, St Martha's Catholic Primary School, Sydney Adventist College, Trinity Grammar Preparatory School, Strathfield Girls High, Strathfield South High and Strathfield South Public School