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Strathfield Municipal Council
A compact, densely populated inner-western Sydney council — around 48,500 people across Strathfield, Strathfield South, Homebush and Homebush West / Flemington, anchored by Strathfield's major rail interchange and home to large South Asian and Korean communities. The council runs the local services you use every week — waste, roads, libraries, parks, development — and sets your rates. Here's the snapshot, then the stuff that affects your week.
Everyday essentials
The things people actually need from the council — fast.
Open for your feedback
See all →Things Strathfield Municipal Council wants your say on right now. Your view counts for more before the deadline.
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Amenity Upgrade at Freshwater Park
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Amenity Upgrade at Austin Park
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2026-2027 Event Sponsorship EOI
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Get to know your council
The basics, in one tap — open any card for key facts and a link to the official source.
This year's rate settings, how they compare across NSW, and why bills differ.
Multi-year special variation runs to 2026–27
Open →Budget & financesHow financially healthy the council is, measured against official benchmarks.
Meets 5 of 9 OLG financial benchmarks
Open →Crime & safetyStrathfield's recorded crime rates, side by side with the NSW average.
7 of 12 major offences below the NSW rate
Open →Mayor & councillorsWho represents you — and where to read their official profiles.
Mayor: Benjamin Cai (Independent)
Open →Elections & votingWhen the next council election is, and how voting works.
Next election: Sat 9 Sep 2028
Open →Contact & servicesHow to reach the council and report a problem.
Customer service: (02) 9748 9999
Open →City profileThe basics: how many people live here, how big the area is.
Population: ~48,500 (2023–24)
Open →What's happening
33 updatesAuto-collected from Strathfield Municipal Council's public channels and drafted in plain language (pending review).
- Have your say
Enterprise Risk Management Policy Exhibition
Learn more Last updated: 14 Aug 2026 Enterprise Risk Management Policy Exhibition The Enterprise Risk Management Policy outlines Council’s commitment to proactively managing risks across all aspects of its operations.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Have Your Say Strathfield
- Have your say
Strathfield Infrastructure Renewal & Maintenance
Learn more Last updated: 14 Aug 2026 Strathfield Infrastructure Renewal & Maintenance Council is seeking your feedback in relation to future capital works projects, maintenance service levels and which zones ought to be prioritised.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Have Your Say Strathfield
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After the Storm Women's Group
14 Sep 2026 After the Storm is a 4-week program for women focused on group discussions around emerging strengths and self-empowerment, that supports participants who have experienced domestic and family violence to rebuild confidence, improve safety and wellbeing, create hope for the future, and connect to community supports. Morning tea will be provided.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
Community Consultation – Proposed Land Reclassification
Learn more Last updated: 2 Sept 2026 Community Consultation – Proposed Land Reclassification Council has resolved to seek community feedback on the proposed reclassification of several Council-owned land parcels.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Have Your Say Strathfield
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Council Continues to Support Affordable Child Care
Published on 12 May 2026 Strathfield Council has resolved to renew the licences of two local childcare centres for a 5-year term each.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Deputy Prime Minister to Attend 75th Anniversary of Battle of Kapyong
Published on 23 April 2026 The Battle of Kapyong Memorial Service will be held on Friday 24 April 2026.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Event
Sunday Yoga for Adults
20 Sep 2026 As part of Health and Wellness initiative, Strathfield Australians of Indian Sub-Continental Heritage (SAISH) shall be holding Yoga Classes for Adults (14 years and older) on Sundays, 5 July to 20 December 2026. Yoga Practice brings the body and mind together and is built on three main elements – movement, breathing and meditation.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
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Strathfield Park and Cooke Park Skate Park official opening
14 Sep 2026 Join us at the official opening date for the Strathfield Park Revitalisation Project and Cooke Park Skate Park Upgrade Project, with Strathfield Mayor, Councillor Benjamin Cai, and NSW Member for Strathfield, Jason Yat-sen Li MP.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Event
Strathfield Spring Festival Returns with Family Fun and Bluey!
Published on 27 August 2025 The Strathfield Spring Festival is back after a two-year break! Spring into the season with live performances, food trucks, kids’ activities, rides, markets and more!
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
2026-2027 Event Sponsorship EOI
Learn more Last updated: 31 July 2026 2026-2027 Event Sponsorship EOI Looking to invest in your local community? Strathfield Council is seeking expressions of interest from businesses interested in sponsoring an upcoming event!
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Have Your Say Strathfield
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10 Things To Do at Strathfield Spring Festival
Published on 20 August 2025 The Strathfield Spring Festival is back after a two-year break! Spring into the season with live performances, food trucks, kids’ activities, rides, markets and more!
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
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Line Dancing Classes for Seniors
16 Sep 2026 Free Line Dancing Classes for Seniors at Strathfield Town Hall.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
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Strathfield Spring Festival - Saturday 5 September 2026
Published on 06 August 2025 The Strathfield Spring Festival is back after a two-year break! Spring into the season with live performances, food trucks, kids’ activities, rides, markets and more!
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
Exhibition - Resilience Strategy
Learn more Last updated: 14 Aug 2026 Exhibition - Resilience Strategy Council is seeking feedback on our draft Resilience Strategy 2026-2030 which adopts and tailors the Resilient Sydney framework to Strathfield’s local context.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Have Your Say Strathfield
- Have your say
Amenity Upgrade at Freshwater Park
Learn more Last updated: 4 Sept 2026 Amenity Upgrade at Freshwater Park Submit your feedback on this project by Wednesday 1 October 2026 Learn more
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Have Your Say Strathfield
- Have your say
Amenity Upgrade at Austin Park
Learn more Last updated: 4 Sept 2026 Amenity Upgrade at Austin Park Submit your feedback on this project by Thursday 1 October 2026 Learn more
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Have Your Say Strathfield
- Have your say
Proposed Table Tennis Fees for Homebush West Community Centre
Learn more Last updated: 14 Aug 2026 Proposed Table Tennis Fees for Homebush West Community Centre Have your say on access to table tennis at Homebush West.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Have Your Say Strathfield
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Draft Grants Policy
Learn more Last updated: 11 June 2026 Draft Grants Policy Have your say on how Council awards community grants.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Have Your Say Strathfield
- Development
Transport Orientated Development Program in Homebush
Published on 07 September 2023 Homebush was announced today as one of eight Tier One – Accelerated Precincts.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Ironbark Gallery Exhibits Awareness of Between-ness – Memory & Time
Published on 19 March 2026 Visit the Ironbark Gallery's latest exhibition.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Vale Virginia Judge
Published on 26 February 2026 Virginia was elected to Strathfield Council in 1995 and became Mayor in 2000, serving four terms.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
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Council Elects Mayor and Deputy Mayor at September Council Meeting
Published on 30 September 2025 Council Elects Mayor and Deputy Mayor at September Council Meeting.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
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Homebush TOD Precinct Announcement
Published on 25 November 2024 The NSW Government has announced the Homebush TOD accelerated precinct today.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Traffic and Transport Strategy
Learn more Last updated: 28 May 2026 Traffic and Transport Strategy Strathfield Council is currently drafting a Traffic and Transport Strategy across the entire Strathfield LGA.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Have Your Say Strathfield
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Residual WestConnex Land Returned to Council
Published on 24 June 2024 Ismay Reserve on Parramatta Road is about to get bigger!
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
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Communications Strategy
Learn more Last updated: 26 Feb 2026 Communications Strategy Council is reviewing our strategy for how we communicate with residents and we need your help.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Have Your Say Strathfield
- Policy
Mulch Suppliers to Strathfield Parks
Published on 16 March 2024 Council is following news reports of the discovery of asbestos in mulch at parks in Sydney.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Development
Homebush Transport Oriented Development Project
Learn more Last updated: 3 Sept 2024 Homebush Transport Oriented Development Project Have your say on the Homebush Town Masterplan released by the NSW Government.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Have Your Say Strathfield
- Have your say
Lanterns at Homebush West
Learn more Last updated: 14 Aug 2026 Lanterns at Homebush West Have your say on the installation of 18 permanent lanterns on Henley Road.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Have Your Say Strathfield
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Strategy and Policy Committee Meeting cancelled
Published on 14 July 2026 Today’s Strategy and Policy Committee Meeting, scheduled for 6. 30pm, has been cancelled.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Development
Council exhibits Additional and Diverse Housing planning controls
Strathfield Council placed a draft planning proposal and development control plan on public exhibition to allow more diverse housing — dual occupancies, multi-dwelling housing and manor houses — in the R2 and R3 residential zones, with a community information session held in March 2026.
What this means for you: If adopted, these controls would change what can be built on low- and medium-density residential land across the LGA; the council's Have Your Say page sets out the detail and how to comment.
Source: Have Your Say Strathfield — New Residential Controls
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Have your say on the Draft Urban Forest Strategy
The council invited residents to comment on a Draft Urban Forest Strategy covering the existing tree canopy and the future character of Strathfield's urban forest.
What this means for you: The strategy will guide how the council manages and grows tree canopy across streets and parks; residents can contribute views through the Have Your Say platform.
Source: Have Your Say Strathfield — Draft Urban Forest Strategy
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Multi-year special rate variation reaches its final year (2026–27)
Strathfield's IPART-approved permanent special variation — a cumulative 92.83% increase in general income (including the rate peg) phased over 2023–24 to 2026–27 — reaches its final phased year, a 7.5% increase, in 2026–27.
What this means for you: 2026–27 is the last year of the phased rate increases the council sought to restore financial sustainability; the increase applies to the council's total rates income, not equally to every bill.
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