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Strathdale VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Strathdale VIC is 5,756 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Strathdale is $791 per week ($41,132 per year). Median rent in Strathdale is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Strathdale has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Strathdale has a population density of 1635.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Strathdale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Strathdale is $1,517.

There were 345 recorded offences in Strathdale in 2025-25, a rate of 60 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (112 offences).

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Strathdale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Strathdale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$791/wk

$41,132 per year

#3726 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Strathdale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (2,783) Female 51.7% (2,980)

Population Density

1635.7

people per km²

5,756 people · 3.5 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,038

Family income/wk

Strathdale 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Strathdale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.1% 1,068 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.9% 652 dwellings

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

Strathdale Country of Birth

Australia

95.2%

England

1.8%

India

1.4%

China

0.8%

Egypt

0.3%

Germany

0.2%

Canada

0.1%

Croatia

0.1%

Hong Kong

0.1%

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

Strathdale Religion

No Religion

44.1%

Catholic

24.5%

Anglican

12.0%

Uniting Church

6.9%

Not stated

6.2%

Christian (other)

2.3%

Baptist

2.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Strathdale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

60.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

16.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.0%

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

Strathdale Languages Spoken at Home

Other

24.6%

Mandarin

20.2%

IAL Punjabi

11.4%

Urdu

9.6%

IAL Sinhal

9.6%

SAL Tot

8.8%

Arabic

8.8%

Afrikaans

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Strathdale Employment

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Employed full-time

32.3% 1,424 people

⏰

Employed part-time

23.2% 1,021 people

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Unemployed

2.2% 97 people

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Not in labour force

42.4% 1,868 people

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

Strathdale Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

32.3%

Certificate III/IV

29.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.2%

Postgraduate Degree

8.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.0%

Certificate I/II

1.9%

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

Strathdale Occupation

Professionals

37.6%

Managers

13.7%

Community & Personal Service

13.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.1%

Clerical & Administrative

11.3%

Sales Workers

4.9%

Labourers

4.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.0%

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

Strathdale Field of Study

Health

20.9%

Management & Commerce

19.2%

Society & Culture

13.4%

Education

13.1%

Engineering

10.6%

Architecture & Building

7.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.2%

Creative Arts

3.3%

Agriculture & Environment

2.8%

Information Technology

2.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.1%

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

Strathdale Dwelling Types

Separate house

87.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

11.6%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Strathdale Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.4%

$1-$149/wk

1.1%

$150-$299/wk

1.4%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

6.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.4%

$650-$799/wk

6.2%

$800-$999/wk

7.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.8%

$4,000+/wk

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Strathdale Marital Status

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Married

49.7% 2,380

↔️

Separated

3.1% 148

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Divorced

9.3% 446

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Widowed

6.6% 315

👤

Never married

31.3% 1,495

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Strathdale Ancestry

English

33.2%

Australian

29.2%

Irish

11.9%

Scottish

9.4%

Other

3.7%

German

3.6%

Italian

3.0%

Chinese

1.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.2%

Dutch

1.2%

Indian

1.1%

Filipino

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Strathdale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

23.8%

Secondary — Government

19.1%

Primary — Catholic

14.5%

Secondary — Catholic

10.8%

Pre-school

10.1%

Vocational Education

9.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.9%

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

Strathdale Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.1% 780

✅

No need for assistance

92.9% 10,187

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

Strathdale Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.7% 853

—

Not a volunteer

81.3% 3,712

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Strathdale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.2%

$300-$449/mo

2.3%

$450-$599/mo

2.8%

$600-$799/mo

4.7%

$800-$999/mo

7.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

21.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

24.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Strathdale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.0%

Did not go to work

13.9%

Car (passenger)

5.0%

Walked only

1.3%

Bus

1.0%

Bicycle

0.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Other

0.5%

Train

0.4%

Truck

0.2%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

Tram/Light Rail

0.1%

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

Strathdale Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.3%

1 vehicle

37.2%

2 vehicles

41.0%

3 vehicles

11.3%

4+ vehicles

6.2%

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

Strathdale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.8%

2 bedrooms

14.4%

3 bedrooms

45.9%

4 bedrooms

33.3%

5 bedrooms

4.8%

6+ bedrooms

0.8%

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

Strathdale Population Mobility

14.1%

moved in the last year

39.4%

moved in the last 5 years

3.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Strathdale Indigenous Population

1.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

207

Indigenous residents

10,867

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Strathdale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

609

Arthritis

261

Asthma

254

Heart disease

178

Diabetes

144

Cancer

118

Lung condition

104

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Strathdale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.1%

$1-$149/wk

5.0%

$150-$299/wk

6.6%

$300-$399/wk

4.0%

$400-$499/wk

3.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

10.0%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.1%

$3,500+/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Strathdale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.0%

Couple — no children

33.1%

Couple — no children under 15

16.1%

One parent — children under 15

8.7%

One parent — no children under 15

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Strathdale Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 3

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 6

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Previously served

3.6% 164

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Never served

96.2% 4,411

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Strathdale Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.3% 790

—

Did not provide

82.7% 3,765

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Strathdale Children Ever Born

No children

28.8%

1 child

9.6%

2 children

30.2%

3 children

21.7%

4 children

7.8%

5+ children

1.9%

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

Strathdale When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

120

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Strathdale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.5%

5–14 hours

31.1%

15–29 hours

15.6%

30+ hours

10.0%

Did not do domestic work

21.8%

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

Strathdale Household Size

1 person

30.4%

2 persons

36.8%

3 persons

13.4%

4 persons

11.9%

5 persons

5.4%

6+ persons

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Strathdale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

4,666

Moved from VIC

524

Moved — same area (SA2)

154

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from SA

Moved from QLD

Moved from TAS

Moved from WA

Moved from ACT

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

Strathdale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.1%

Step family — no other children

7.5%

Blended family — no other children

2.8%

Intact family — other children present

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Strathdale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 345 total

Theft

112

Justice Procedures

Assault

Property Damage

Fraud

Break & Enter

Drug Offences

Public Order

Weapons

Robbery

Traffic

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Strathdale Schools

schools nearby

government

1008

avg ICSEA score

3,830

total students

Victory Christian College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 900 students

1077

ICSEA

St Therese's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 460 students

1076

ICSEA

Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College Government

Secondary · 7-10 · 1,030 students

1016

ICSEA

Kennington Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 581 students

979

ICSEA

DOXA School Bendigo Catholic

Secondary · 8-12 · 47 students

961

ICSEA

Weeroona College Bendigo Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 812 students

940

ICSEA

Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College Bendigo Teaching Unit Government

Secondary

Kennington Primary School-Bendigo Deaf Facility Government

Primary

Catherine McAuley College - Coolock Campus Catholic

Secondary

SEDA College (Victoria) - Multi Bendigo Independent

Secondary

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

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Strathdale Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,527/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.6%

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

If you earn X in Strathdale

Your weekly income

≈ $6,617/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,227/wk

Rent share 19.6%

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Strathdale vs State & National Average

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Pop: 2,878 Income: $1,010/wk Rent: $321/wk

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Pop: 2,890 Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk

Notting Hill

Pop: 2,895 Income: $711/wk Rent: $371/wk

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Pop: 2,951 Income: $1,314/wk Rent: $385/wk

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Pop: 2,962 Income: $490/wk Rent: $255/wk

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Pop: 2,964 Income: $743/wk Rent: $346/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Strathdale

What is the population of Strathdale VIC?

The population of Strathdale VIC is 5,756 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1635.7 people per km².Strathdale is ranked #1,367 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Strathdale?

The median personal income in Strathdale VIC is $791 per week, or $41,132 per year.The median household income is $1,527 per week.Family income is $2,038 per week.Strathdale is ranked #3,726 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Strathdale?

Median rent in Strathdale VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 19.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Strathdale ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Strathdale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Strathdale VIC is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Strathdale?

The median age in Strathdale VIC is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Strathdale a good suburb to live in?

Strathdale is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 5,756.The median income is $791/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.6% 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: 22373. All dollar figures in AUD.