Suburbs Strathdownie

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Strathdownie VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Strathdownie VIC is 176 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Strathdownie is $884 per week ($45,968 per year). Median rent in Strathdownie is $50 per week ($217 per month). Strathdownie has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Strathdownie has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Strathdownie is $424.

There were 5 recorded offences in Strathdownie in 2025-25, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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📍 Strathdownie, Victoria — 37.7406°S, 141.1174°E

Crime: Low Med High

Strathdownie Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Strathdownie Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$884/wk
$45,968 per year
#2325 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$50/wk
$217 per month
#8812 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$424/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Strathdownie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (92) Female 47.4% (83)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
176 people · 530.6 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,388
Family income/wk

Strathdownie Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
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)

Strathdownie Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
70.2% 40 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
29.8% 17 dwellings

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

Strathdownie Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Strathdownie Religion

No Religion
54.1%
Not stated
14.0%
Uniting Church
12.8%
Catholic
9.9%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.8%
Anglican
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Strathdownie Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
27.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.4%

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

Strathdownie Employment

💼
Employed full-time
64.2% 79 people
⏰
Employed part-time
20.3% 25 people
🏠
Not in labour force
15.4% 19 people

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

Strathdownie Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Bachelor Degree
30.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.6%

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

Strathdownie Occupation

Managers
59.6%
Community & Personal Service
13.5%
Professionals
11.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
7.7%
Labourers
7.7%

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

Strathdownie Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
27.1%
Management & Commerce
20.8%
Engineering
14.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
12.5%
Architecture & Building
12.5%
Health
6.3%
Education
6.3%

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

Strathdownie Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Strathdownie Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
5.5%
$650-$799/wk
9.1%
$800-$999/wk
7.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.5%
$4,000+/wk
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Strathdownie Marital Status

💍
Married
60.6% 86
📋
Divorced
4.9% 7
🕊️
Widowed
6.3% 9
👤
Never married
28.2% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Strathdownie Ancestry

Australian
44.0%
English
24.6%
Scottish
12.0%
Irish
11.0%
Other
4.7%
German
2.1%
French
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Strathdownie School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
34.6%
Secondary — Government
30.8%
Pre-school
19.2%
Primary — Catholic
15.4%

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

Strathdownie Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
2.2% 7
✅
No need for assistance
97.8% 313

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

Strathdownie Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
37.1% 46
—
Not a volunteer
62.9% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Strathdownie Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Strathdownie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.2%
Walked only
12.3%
Car (passenger)
8.8%
Did not go to work
8.8%

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

Strathdownie Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.4%
1 vehicle
10.7%
2 vehicles
26.8%
3 vehicles
32.1%
4+ vehicles
25.0%

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

Strathdownie Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
10.5%
3 bedrooms
43.9%
4 bedrooms
29.8%
5 bedrooms
15.8%

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

Strathdownie Population Mobility

1.9%
moved in the last year
14.4%
moved in the last 5 years
1.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
78.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Strathdownie Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
305
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Strathdownie Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
13
Heart disease
8
Diabetes
6
Arthritis
5

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

Strathdownie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.0%
$1-$149/wk
3.6%
$150-$299/wk
2.7%
$400-$499/wk
3.6%
$500-$649/wk
2.7%
$650-$799/wk
18.0%
$800-$999/wk
13.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.6%
$3,500+/wk
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Strathdownie Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
47.4%
Couple — no children
27.0%
Couple — no children under 15
19.7%
One parent — no children under 15
3.6%
One parent — children under 15
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Strathdownie Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.0% 5
👤
Never served
96.0% 120

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Strathdownie Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
19.8% 26
—
Did not provide
80.2% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Strathdownie Children Ever Born

No children
34.2%
2 children
10.5%
3 children
55.3%

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

Strathdownie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.7%
5–14 hours
29.0%
15–29 hours
9.7%
30+ hours
14.5%
Did not do domestic work
29.0%

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

Strathdownie Household Size

1 person
18.2%
2 persons
41.8%
3 persons
7.3%
4 persons
5.5%
5 persons
21.8%
6+ persons
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Strathdownie Where Residents Moved From

Same address
152
Moved from SA
3

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

Strathdownie Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Strathdownie Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total

Theft
3
Break & Enter
1
Justice Procedures
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Strathdownie Rent Prices & Affordability

2%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,166/wk
Median Rent $50/wk
Rent-to-Income 2.3%

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

If you earn X in Strathdownie

≈ $9,386/month
Median rent $50/wk
Left after rent $2,116/wk
Rent share 2.3%

Strathdownie vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Boho
Pop: 88 Income: $612/wk
Coral Bank
Pop: 88 Income: $822/wk Rent: $215/wk
Granya
Pop: 88 Income: $659/wk Rent: $330/wk
Poowong East
Pop: 88 Income: $575/wk Rent: $484/wk
Toolong
Pop: 88 Income: $818/wk Rent: $150/wk
Wahring
Pop: 88 Income: $812/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Strathdownie

What is the population of Strathdownie VIC?

The population of Strathdownie VIC is 176 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².Strathdownie is ranked #7,315 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Strathdownie?

The median personal income in Strathdownie VIC is $884 per week, or $45,968 per year.The median household income is $2,166 per week.Family income is $2,388 per week.Strathdownie is ranked #2,325 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Strathdownie?

Median rent in Strathdownie VIC is $50 per week ($217 per month).Rent represents 2.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Strathdownie ranks #8,812 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Strathdownie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Strathdownie VIC is $424. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Strathdownie?

The median age in Strathdownie VIC is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Strathdownie a good suburb to live in?

Strathdownie is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 176.The median income is $884/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (2.3% 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: 22374. All dollar figures in AUD.