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Strangways VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Strangways, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Strangways VIC is 101 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Strangways is $582 per week ($30,264 per year). Median rent in Strangways is $225 per week ($975 per month). Strangways has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Strangways has a population density of 5.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Strangways is $880.

There were 1 recorded offences in Strangways in 2025-25, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was public order (1 offences).

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Strangways Population

residents (Census 2021)

Strangways Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$582/wk

$30,264 per year

#7345 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$225/wk

$975 per month

#6923 of 14,663

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Median Age

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$880/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Strangways Demographics

Gender Split

Male 59.4% (60) Female 40.6% (41)

Population Density

5.0

people per km²

101 people · 20.1 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,812

Family income/wk

Strangways Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Strangways Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.7% 26 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.3% 13 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Strangways Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Strangways Religion

No Religion

47.4%

Not stated

18.6%

Anglican

9.3%

SB OSB NRA SB

6.2%

Catholic

6.2%

Uniting Church

5.2%

Christian (other)

4.1%

Buddhism

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Strangways Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

24.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Strangways Employment

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Employed full-time

32.9% 24 people

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Employed part-time

19.2% 14 people

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Not in labour force

47.9% 35 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Strangways Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

38.6%

Bachelor Degree

34.1%

Postgraduate Degree

15.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Strangways Occupation

Managers

31.8%

Professionals

27.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.6%

Sales Workers

13.6%

Labourers

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Strangways Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

25.9%

Society & Culture

18.5%

Health

14.8%

Education

14.8%

Management & Commerce

14.8%

Engineering

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Strangways Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Strangways Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

10.0%

$650-$799/wk

16.7%

$800-$999/wk

10.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Strangways Marital Status

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Married

51.1% 46

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Divorced

15.6% 14

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Widowed

3.3% 3

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Never married

30.0% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Strangways Ancestry

Australian

31.6%

English

30.1%

Scottish

10.5%

Irish

9.8%

German

6.8%

Dutch

3.8%

Italian

3.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.3%

Other

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Strangways School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

41.7%

Secondary — Government

33.3%

Primary — Government

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Strangways Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.2% 10

✅

No need for assistance

93.8% 152

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Strangways Volunteering

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Volunteer

31.3% 25

—

Not a volunteer

68.8% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Strangways Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

30.0%

$600-$799/mo

40.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Strangways How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.7%

Car (passenger)

18.2%

Did not go to work

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Strangways Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.2%

2 vehicles

51.5%

3 vehicles

15.2%

4+ vehicles

12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Strangways Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

12.5%

2 bedrooms

28.1%

3 bedrooms

46.9%

4 bedrooms

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Strangways Population Mobility

9.6%

moved in the last year

19.5%

moved in the last 5 years

2.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Strangways Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

178

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Strangways Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Cancer

Asthma

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Strangways Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.6%

$1-$149/wk

11.3%

$150-$299/wk

11.3%

$300-$399/wk

11.3%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

5.6%

$800-$999/wk

7.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Strangways Family Structure

Couple — no children

44.4%

Couple — children under 15

22.2%

Couple — no children under 15

20.8%

One parent — no children under 15

8.3%

One parent — children under 15

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Strangways Military Service

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Previously served

3.6% 3

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Never served

96.4% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Strangways Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.3% 9

—

Did not provide

88.8% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Strangways Children Ever Born

No children

28.0%

1 child

32.0%

2 children

28.0%

3 children

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Strangways When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Strangways Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.7%

5–14 hours

25.7%

15–29 hours

24.3%

30+ hours

12.2%

Did not do domestic work

12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Strangways Household Size

1 person

16.7%

2 persons

47.2%

3 persons

22.2%

4 persons

13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Strangways Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Strangways Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Strangways Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Public Order

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Strangways Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,406/wk

Median Rent $225/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Strangways

Your weekly income

≈ $6,093/month

Median rent $225/wk

Left after rent $1,181/wk

Rent share 16.0%

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Strangways vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Boweya

Pop: 51 Income: $1,050/wk Rent: $200/wk

Campbelltown (Vic.)

Pop: 51 Income: $474/wk Rent: $200/wk

Dookie College

Pop: 51 Income: $381/wk Rent: $185/wk

Iguana Creek

Pop: 51 Income: $550/wk Rent: $198/wk

Kanyapella

Pop: 51 Income: $769/wk Rent: $205/wk

Mininera

Pop: 51 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $125/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Strangways

What is the population of Strangways VIC?

The population of Strangways VIC is 101 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.0 people per km².Strangways is ranked #8,903 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Strangways?

The median personal income in Strangways VIC is $582 per week, or $30,264 per year.The median household income is $1,406 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.Strangways is ranked #7,345 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Strangways?

Median rent in Strangways VIC is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 16.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Strangways ranks #6,923 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Strangways?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Strangways VIC is $880. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Strangways?

The median age in Strangways VIC is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Strangways a good suburb to live in?

Strangways is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 101.The median income is $582/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22367. All dollar figures in AUD.