Deju Vu – Again. Another proposal to expand the Strathfield suburb boundary!!!!!
Once again, Strathfield Council has released another proposal to rename Homebush as Strathfield. This time round, they have added parts of Homebush West (or as most people call it Flemington)! We are wondering, is there a limit to the potential boundaries of Strathfield?
You can make comments on the proposal until 5pm Sunday 17 May 2026 at Have Your Say Strathfield
We have lodged our objection to Strathfield Council yet again.
Submission Objection To Strathfield Boundary Changes April 2026
The Strathfield–Homebush District Historical Society has lodged an objection to the amended proposal to rename parts of Homebush and Homebush West (south of the railway line) as “Strathfield”.
The Society argues that suburb names and boundaries are long-established place identities shaped by historical development and community identity. The idea that there is an infrastructure divide in 2026 is bizarre, given the railway infrastructure was built in 1855, long before there was any residential development.
The submission also questions whether consultation has been adequate given the impacts across the multiple local government areas of Strathfield, Burwood and Canada Bay Councils. The submission disputes claims that the current suburb arrangement is “confusing”, arguing instead that the proposed changes would create greater confusion for residents and for long-standing institutions that use the Homebush/Homebush West names.
In relation to Homebush West, the Society emphasises its historic identity as Flemington, linked to early land grants and the opening of Flemington Railway Station (1884), and argues it is illogical to rename an area whose neighbourhood centre and station connections are oriented to Flemington rather than Strathfield.
Strathfield-Homebush District Historical Society 