The Strathfield Council area estimated resident population for 2020 is 47,767, with a population density of 3,444 persons/km². In 2016, 56.3% of people in the Strathfield Council area were born overseas, compared with 36.7% in Greater Sydney.

Council aims to reduce generation of waste and divert more resources away from landfill. The Strathfield 2040, Local Strategic Planning Statement recognises the importance of a focus on litter and illegal dumping to improve the health of the Council’s natural environment.

Projects

The Council received the NSW EPA Litter Prevention Round 5 Grant to target litter in the Homebush West industrial area by working with businesses and their employees to create cleaner public spaces. The project started with a clean-up of the industrial area’s public spaces. Local businesses were surveyed for littering solutions and invited to take a leadership role in managing outside their premises. Businesses were offered infrastructure and collateral to manage litter on site. Kerbside stenciling and signs have also been used to engage site users and promote a litter-free space. Council’s regulatory officers are more visible in the area to support enforcement efforts.

Council has installed public ashstrays around the municipality’s public area to reduce the littering of cigarette butts. Smoking has also been prohibited in Strathfield CBD.

Council has partnered with Responsible Cafés to reduce the use of disposable coffee cups from the local cafes. The Responsible Cafés program encourages cafés to provide a small discount to customers who bring a reusable cup. Strathfield Council is one of almost 50 Councils to join the program and work with local businesses and the community to keep our environment healthy and clean.