Strathfieldsaye

Strathfieldsaye lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of Feb 2026, Strathfieldsaye's population is estimated at around 8,820. This reflects an increase of 1,970 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,850. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 7,409 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 283 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 293 persons per square kilometer. Strathfieldsaye's growth of 28.8% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (8.0%) and the Rest of Vic., marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 64.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusting employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering these projections, exceptional growth is predicted over the period 2022 to 2041, with the suburb expected to increase by 4,700 persons, reflecting a gain of 37.3% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Strathfieldsaye among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Strathfieldsaye had approximately 94 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 473 homes. As of FY26, there have been 48 approvals recorded. On average, 2 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. New homes are being constructed at an average value of $464,000, targeting the premium market segment.

This financial year has seen $4.1 million in commercial approvals registered, suggesting a residential character for the area. Compared to Rest of Vic., Strathfieldsaye had 97.0% more new home approvals per person as of FY26. Recent construction comprises 97.0% detached houses and 3.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's low-density character focused on family homes. With around 126 people moving in for each dwelling approved, Strathfieldsaye exhibits growth area characteristics. Future projections estimate an addition of 3,289 residents by 2041 based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate.

Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potential growth exceeding current forecasts.

Strathfieldsaye has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects likely to impact the region. Notable ones are Strathfieldsaye Supermarket Site, Emu Rise Estate, Bartels Run Estate, and Bendigo Fields Country Club. The following details those expected to have the most relevance.

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Employment conditions in Strathfieldsaye rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Strathfieldsaye has a well-educated workforce with high representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 1.4% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.0%.

This is lower than Regional Vic.'s unemployment rate of 3.7%, but higher than its employment growth rate of 1.8%. As of December 2025, 69.9% of Strathfieldsaye residents were participating in the workforce compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.5%. According to Census responses, 20.5% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdown impacts. The key industries for employment among Strathfieldsaye residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

The area has a significant specialization in finance & insurance, with an employment share 2.8 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 1.7% of Strathfieldsaye's workforce compared to Regional Vic.'s 7.5%. Employment opportunities within Strathfieldsaye appear limited locally, as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 2.0% while labour force also grew by 2.0%, keeping unemployment relatively stable. In comparison, Regional Vic. experienced an employment decline of 0.6% and a labour force decline of 0.7%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6%. Over ten years, this growth is forecast to reach 13.7%. Applying these projections to Strathfieldsaye's employment mix indicates potential local employment increases of 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years. However, these estimates are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

The suburb of Strathfieldsaye has a median taxpayer income of $55,984 and an average income of $67,361 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is approximately average nationally, contrasting with Regional Vic.'s median income of $50,954 and average income of $62,728. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $60,603 (median) and $72,918 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Strathfieldsaye, between the 70th and 80th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 39.4% of the community earn between $1,500 and $2,999 (3,475 individuals), mirroring the metropolitan region where 30.3% occupy this bracket. Economic strength is evident through 30.7% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 88.4% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Strathfieldsaye is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Strathfieldsaye, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 99.8% houses and 0.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional Vic.'s 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Strathfieldsaye was at 35.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (51.6%) or rented (13.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400. Nationally, Strathfieldsaye's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding the national figure of $375.

Strathfieldsaye features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 86.6% of all households, including 46.0% that are couples with children, 29.9% that are couples without children, and 10.1% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 13.4%, with lone person households at 11.9% and group households comprising 1.5%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Regional Vic average of 2.4.

Strathfieldsaye shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's university qualification rate is 30.5%, exceeding the Rest of Vic average of 21.7% and the SA3 area rate of 23.6%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 21.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Vocational credentials are held by 35.8% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 23.9%. Educational participation is high, with 33.8% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 13.6% in primary, 9.8% in secondary, and 3.9% in tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in Strathfieldsaye indicates there are 46 active transport stops currently operating within the area. These stops are served by two individual routes combined, offering a total of 580 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 284 meters from their nearest transport stop. As it is primarily a residential area, most residents commute outward, with the car remaining the dominant mode of transportation at 97%. On average, there are 1.9 vehicles per dwelling in Strathfieldsaye, which is above the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, some 20.5% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages out to approximately 82 trips per day across all routes, equating to roughly 12 weekly trips per individual stop.

Strathfieldsaye's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data shows Strathfieldsaye residents have relatively positive health outcomes. Mortality rates and health conditions are broadly in line with national benchmarks, with low prevalence of common health conditions among the general population.

However, prevalence is higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover rate is approximately 53% of the total population (~4,716 people), slightly higher than Regional Vic's 50.5%. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.0 and 8.9% of residents respectively. 68.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. The area has 14.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,296 people), lower than Regional Vic's 23.9%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

Strathfieldsaye is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Strathfieldsaye's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 91.5% of its population born in Australia, 94.0% being citizens, and 95.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Strathfieldsaye, comprising 50.7% of people, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic. The top three ancestry groups are English (31.7%), Australian (31.1%), and Irish (10.8%).

Notably, Scottish ancestry is overrepresented at 9.3%, compared to the regional average of 8.8%. Maltese ancestry is present at 0.4% in Strathfieldsaye, lower than the regional average of 0.5%. Dutch ancestry is also slightly underrepresented at 1.3%, compared to the regional average of 1.7%.

Strathfieldsaye's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Strathfieldsaye is 36 years, which is significantly lower than Regional Victoria's average of 43 years and slightly younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 5-14 age group makes up 16.8% of the population in Strathfieldsaye, compared to Regional Victoria. However, the 75-84 age cohort is less prevalent at 4.2%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 12.0% to 13.0% of the population, while the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 18.0% to 16.8%. Population forecasts for Strathfieldsaye indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041. Notably, the 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow by 72%, adding 752 people and reaching a total of 1,793 from its current figure of 1,040.