Suburbs Strathnairn

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Strathnairn ACT — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Strathnairn, Australian Capital Territory. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Strathnairn ACT is 714 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Strathnairn is $1,236 per week ($64,272 per year). Median rent in Strathnairn is $515 per week ($2,232 per month). Strathnairn has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. Strathnairn has a population density of 170.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Strathnairn is India. The most common religion is No Religion (22% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Strathnairn is $2,191.

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📍 Strathnairn, Australian Capital Territory — 35.2321°S, 148.9857°E

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Strathnairn Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Strathnairn Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$1,236/wk
$64,272 per year
#359 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$515/wk
$2,232 per month
#535 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
30years
8 years younger than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$2,191/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Strathnairn Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.9% (337) Female 53.1% (381)

Population Density

170.2
people per km²
714 people · 4.2 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,727
Family income/wk

Strathnairn 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Strathnairn Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
8.5% 19 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
91.5% 204 dwellings

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

Strathnairn Country of Birth

Australia
66.4%
India
23.0%
China
4.1%
Bangladesh
2.3%
England
2.3%
Iran
1.8%

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

Strathnairn Religion

No Religion
22.1%
Catholic
21.2%
Hinduism
10.8%
Buddhism
9.9%
Othr Rel Sikhism
9.8%
Other Religions Tot
9.6%
Islam
9.2%
Not stated
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Strathnairn Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
92.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
5.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
2.6%

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

Strathnairn Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Punjabi
21.3%
Other
15.4%
SAL Tot
14.0%
IAL Nepali
13.2%
Urdu
9.6%
SAL Tagalog
8.8%
Bengali
8.8%
Hindi
8.8%

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

Strathnairn Employment

💼
Employed full-time
58.1% 286 people
⏰
Employed part-time
24.8% 122 people
🔍
Unemployed
2.6% 13 people
🏠
Not in labour force
14.4% 71 people

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

Strathnairn Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
32.9%
Postgraduate Degree
25.7%
Certificate III/IV
17.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.9%
Certificate I/II
1.0%

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

Strathnairn Occupation

Professionals
30.8%
Community & Personal Service
15.4%
Clerical & Administrative
14.8%
Managers
12.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.9%
Labourers
5.8%
Sales Workers
4.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.7%

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

Strathnairn Field of Study

Management & Commerce
26.5%
Health
15.6%
Information Technology
14.5%
Society & Culture
13.9%
Engineering
6.4%
Architecture & Building
5.8%
Education
5.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.2%
Creative Arts
2.2%

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

Strathnairn Dwelling Types

Separate house
82.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
16.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Strathnairn Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
1.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
2.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
13.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
17.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
8.4%
$4,000+/wk
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Strathnairn Marital Status

💍
Married
56.3% 302
↔️
Separated
0.6% 3
📋
Divorced
3.7% 20
🕊️
Widowed
1.5% 8
👤
Never married
37.9% 203

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Strathnairn Ancestry

Other
33.4%
Australian
17.3%
English
15.0%
Indian
10.1%
Filipino
5.1%
Irish
4.8%
Scottish
3.3%
Italian
3.0%
Chinese
2.5%
Sri Lankan
2.5%
German
1.6%
Polish
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Strathnairn School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
28.9%
Pre-school
14.8%
Vocational Education
14.1%
Secondary — Government
13.4%
Primary — Catholic
12.0%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
7.0%
Secondary — Catholic
7.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
2.8%

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

Strathnairn Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
1.2% 17
✅
No need for assistance
98.8% 1,351

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

Strathnairn Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
13.2% 68
—
Not a volunteer
86.8% 449

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Strathnairn Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
1.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
4.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
36.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
29.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Strathnairn How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.5%
Did not go to work
12.2%
Car (passenger)
6.9%
Bus
3.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.1%
Other
0.8%

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

Strathnairn Car Ownership

1 vehicle
36.6%
2 vehicles
49.1%
3 vehicles
9.9%
4+ vehicles
4.3%

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

Strathnairn Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
17.5%
3 bedrooms
33.3%
4 bedrooms
43.6%
5 bedrooms
5.6%

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

Strathnairn Population Mobility

69.5%
moved in the last year
96.3%
moved in the last 5 years
2.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
83.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Strathnairn Indigenous Population

0.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
1,380
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Strathnairn Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
55
Asthma
18
Diabetes
14
Heart disease
8
Arthritis
7
Lung condition
4
Cancer
4
Kidney disease
3

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

Strathnairn Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.8%
$1-$149/wk
2.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.7%
$300-$399/wk
0.8%
$400-$499/wk
0.6%
$500-$649/wk
0.6%
$650-$799/wk
6.4%
$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.2%
$3,500+/wk
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Strathnairn Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
60.7%
Couple — no children
23.6%
Couple — no children under 15
7.2%
One parent — children under 15
5.3%
One parent — no children under 15
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Strathnairn Military Service

🛡️
Current ADF — Reserves
0.6% 3
🏅
Previously served
2.5% 13
👤
Never served
96.9% 502

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Strathnairn Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
7.5% 39
—
Did not provide
92.5% 479

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Strathnairn Children Ever Born

No children
48.4%
1 child
16.8%
2 children
24.0%
3 children
9.7%
4 children
1.1%

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

Strathnairn When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1981–1990
4
1991–2000
16
2001–2010
103
2011–2015
115
2016
35
2017
15
2018
28
2019
10
2020
14
2021
4

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

Strathnairn Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.0%
5–14 hours
31.5%
15–29 hours
11.2%
30+ hours
7.1%
Did not do domestic work
28.2%

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

Strathnairn Household Size

1 person
18.6%
2 persons
31.2%
3 persons
16.0%
4 persons
20.7%
5 persons
8.9%
6+ persons
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Strathnairn Where Residents Moved From

Moved from ACT
411
Same address
203
Moved from NSW
28
Moved from overseas
13
Moved from SA
6
Moved from QLD
3

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

Strathnairn Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
84.1%
Blended family — no other children
8.4%
Intact family — other children present
4.7%
Step family — no other children
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Strathnairn Schools

2
schools nearby
2
government
1050
avg ICSEA score
590
total students
Macgregor Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 590 students
1050
ICSEA
Strathnairn School Government
Primary

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

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Strathnairn Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,629/wk
Median Rent $515/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.6%

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

If you earn X in Strathnairn

≈ $11,392/month
Median rent $515/wk
Left after rent $2,114/wk
Rent share 19.6%

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Income: $1,342/wk Rent: $375/wk Save: $140/wk
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Income: $1,027/wk Rent: $430/wk Save: $85/wk

Strathnairn vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in ACT

Oaks Estate
Pop: 375 Income: $946/wk Rent: $220/wk
Hume
Pop: 395 Income: $725/wk Rent: $110/wk
No usual address (ACT)
Pop: 605
Symonston
Pop: 655 Income: $605/wk Rent: $275/wk
Jacka
Pop: 712 Income: $1,161/wk Rent: $450/wk
O'Malley
Pop: 928 Income: $1,497/wk Rent: $975/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Strathnairn

What is the population of Strathnairn ACT?

The population of Strathnairn ACT is 714 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 170.2 people per km².Strathnairn is ranked #4,463 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Strathnairn?

The median personal income in Strathnairn ACT is $1,236 per week, or $64,272 per year.The median household income is $2,629 per week.Family income is $2,727 per week.Strathnairn is ranked #359 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Strathnairn?

Median rent in Strathnairn ACT is $515 per week ($2,232 per month).Rent represents 19.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Strathnairn ranks #535 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Strathnairn?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Strathnairn ACT is $2,191. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Strathnairn?

The median age in Strathnairn ACT is 30 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Strathnairn a good suburb to live in?

Strathnairn is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 714.The median income is $1,236/wk, which is above the ACT average of $1,190/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: 80120. All dollar figures in AUD.