Strathlea VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Strathlea VIC is 33 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Strathlea is $489 per week ($25,428 per year). Median rent in Strathlea is $135 per week ($585 per month). Strathlea has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Strathlea has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Strathlea is $1,550.

There were 2 recorded offences in Strathlea in 2025-25, a rate of 61 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Strathlea Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Strathlea Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$489/wk
$25,428 per year
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Median Rent
$135/wk
$585 per month
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Median Age
38years
Same as than national median
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Mortgage
$1,550/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Strathlea Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (15) Female 51.6% (16)

Population Density

1.1
people per km²
33 people · 30.9 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Strathlea Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
25-29
35-39
45-49
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Strathlea Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
57.1% 4 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
42.9% 3 dwellings

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

Strathlea Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Strathlea Religion

No Religion
42.9%
Anglican
25.0%
Catholic
17.9%
Not stated
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Strathlea Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
61.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
38.5%

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

Strathlea Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 9 people
Employed part-time
22.2% 4 people
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Not in labour force
27.8% 5 people

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

Strathlea Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.0%
Certificate III/IV
50.0%

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

Strathlea Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Strathlea Field of Study

Engineering
66.7%
Agriculture & Environment
33.3%

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

Strathlea Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Strathlea Marital Status

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Married
52.4% 11
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Widowed
14.3% 3
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Never married
33.3% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Strathlea Ancestry

English
33.3%
Scottish
27.8%
Australian
22.2%
Chinese
8.3%
Italian
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Strathlea Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 44

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

Strathlea Volunteering

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Volunteer
44.4% 8
Not a volunteer
55.6% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Strathlea How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Strathlea Car Ownership

1 vehicle
63.6%
2 vehicles
36.4%

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

Strathlea Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Strathlea Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
16.7%
moved in the last 5 years
7.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Strathlea Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
45
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Strathlea Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1,000-$1,249/wk
66.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Strathlea Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Strathlea Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.7% 4
Did not provide
83.3% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Strathlea Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Strathlea Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
60.0%
30+ hours
40.0%

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

Strathlea Household Size

1 person
75.0%
4 persons
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Strathlea Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Strathlea Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2018
2019
2021
2025

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

Strathlea Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $900/wk
Median Rent $135/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.0%

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

If you earn X in Strathlea

≈ $3,900/month
Median rent $135/wk
Left after rent $765/wk
Rent share 15.0%

Strathlea vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Strathlea

What is the population of Strathlea VIC?

The population of Strathlea VIC is 33 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Strathlea?

The median personal income in Strathlea VIC is $489 per week, or $25,428 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Strathlea?

Median rent in Strathlea VIC is $135 per week ($585 per month).Rent represents 15.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Strathlea?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Strathlea VIC is $1,550. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Strathlea?

The median age in Strathlea VIC is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Strathlea a good suburb to live in?

Strathlea is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 33.The median income is $489/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.0% 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: 22378. All dollar figures in AUD.