Stratford NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Stratford, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Stratford NSW is 161 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Stratford is $586 per week ($30,472 per year). Median rent in Stratford is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Stratford has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Stratford has a population density of 4.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stratford is $1,062.

There were 2 recorded offences in Stratford in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Stratford Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Stratford Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$586/wk
$30,472 per year
#7279 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
#6115 of 14,663
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,062/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Stratford Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.2% (83) Female 46.8% (73)

Population Density

4.4
people per km²
161 people · 36.7 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,468
Family income/wk

Stratford Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Stratford Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
53.1% 26 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
46.9% 23 dwellings

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

Stratford Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Stratford Religion

Anglican
38.1%
No Religion
36.1%
Not stated
7.5%
Catholic
6.1%
Baptist
4.8%
Uniting Church
3.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.0%
Hinduism
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Stratford Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
45.6%
Year 12 or equivalent
33.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.7%

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

Stratford Employment

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Employed full-time
22.8% 28 people
Employed part-time
18.7% 23 people
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Unemployed
7.3% 9 people
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Not in labour force
51.2% 63 people

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

Stratford Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
70.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.5%
Bachelor Degree
10.4%
Certificate I/II
6.3%

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

Stratford Occupation

Community & Personal Service
28.1%
Professionals
18.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.8%
Sales Workers
12.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
12.5%
Managers
9.4%

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

Stratford Field of Study

Engineering
27.6%
Management & Commerce
24.1%
Society & Culture
24.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
13.8%
Health
10.3%

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

Stratford Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Stratford Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
6.3%
$400-$499/wk
7.9%
$500-$649/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
17.5%
$800-$999/wk
9.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.9%
$4,000+/wk
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Stratford Marital Status

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Married
35.5% 49
↔️
Separated
8.0% 11
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Divorced
20.3% 28
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Widowed
8.0% 11
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Never married
28.3% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Stratford Ancestry

Australian
38.5%
English
35.6%
Irish
9.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.8%
Scottish
5.3%
Other
2.9%
German
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Stratford School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
48.4%
Secondary — Government
32.3%
Pre-school
9.7%
Vocational Education
9.7%

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

Stratford Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
10.6% 32
No need for assistance
89.4% 269

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

Stratford Volunteering

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Volunteer
8.3% 10
Not a volunteer
91.7% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Stratford Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
30.8%
$600-$799/mo
23.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Stratford How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
86.0%
Did not go to work
14.0%

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

Stratford Car Ownership

1 vehicle
39.1%
2 vehicles
34.8%
3 vehicles
14.5%
4+ vehicles
11.6%

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

Stratford Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
24.6%
3 bedrooms
60.7%
4 bedrooms
14.8%

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

Stratford Population Mobility

8.1%
moved in the last year
40.4%
moved in the last 5 years
11.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
46.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Stratford Indigenous Population

5.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
16
Indigenous residents
287
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Stratford Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
24
Asthma
10
Diabetes
9
Arthritis
8
Lung condition
7
Kidney disease
3
Cancer
3

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

Stratford Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.0%
$150-$299/wk
9.0%
$300-$399/wk
6.0%
$400-$499/wk
8.0%
$500-$649/wk
8.0%
$650-$799/wk
10.0%
$800-$999/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.0%
$3,500+/wk
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Stratford Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
43.8%
Couple — no children
31.3%
Couple — no children under 15
10.7%
One parent — no children under 15
9.8%
One parent — children under 15
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Stratford Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.4% 21
Did not provide
82.6% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Stratford Children Ever Born

No children
41.2%
1 child
8.8%
2 children
29.4%
3 children
20.6%

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

Stratford When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
6

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

Stratford Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.8%
5–14 hours
26.7%
15–29 hours
13.3%
30+ hours
14.2%
Did not do domestic work
30.0%

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

Stratford Household Size

1 person
38.7%
2 persons
30.7%
3 persons
10.7%
4 persons
13.3%
5 persons
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Stratford Where Residents Moved From

Same address
136
Moved from NSW
9

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

Stratford Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
78.6%
Step family — no other children
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Stratford Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Stratford Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
904
avg ICSEA score
15
total students
Stratford Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 15 students
904
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Stratford Rent Prices & Affordability

26%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $979/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 25.5%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Stratford

≈ $4,242/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $729/wk
Rent share 25.5%

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Stratford vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stratford

What is the population of Stratford NSW?

The population of Stratford NSW is 161 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.4 people per km².Stratford is ranked #7,552 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Stratford?

The median personal income in Stratford NSW is $586 per week, or $30,472 per year.The median household income is $979 per week.Family income is $1,468 per week.Stratford is ranked #7,279 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Stratford?

Median rent in Stratford NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 25.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.Stratford ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Stratford?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stratford NSW is $1,062. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Stratford?

The median age in Stratford NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Stratford a good suburb to live in?

Stratford is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 161.The median income is $586/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13687. All dollar figures in AUD.