Strathmore (Vic.)

Strathmore has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of November 2025, Strathmore's population is estimated at around 9,398 people. This figure reflects an increase of 418 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,980. AreaSearch validated this estimate based on the resident population of 9,366 and additional 40 new addresses since the Census date, using ABS ERP data from June 2024. This results in a density ratio of approximately 2,724 persons per square kilometer, placing Strathmore in the upper quartile nationally. The suburb's growth rate of 4.7% since the 2021 census exceeded its SA3 area's growth rate of 4.5%. Overseas migration contributed about 78.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For future projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Strathmore is expected to increase by approximately 1,176 persons, reflecting a total increase of around 12.0% over the 17-year period. This projection places Strathmore's population growth just below the median of statistical areas across the nation.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Strathmore when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Strathmore averaged approximately 64 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 322 homes. As of FY-26, 13 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.4 new residents per year per dwelling constructed were reported between FY-21 and FY-25. This suggests that new construction is keeping pace with or even exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

The average expected construction cost value of new properties is $939,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. In FY-26, $8.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting Strathmore's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Strathmore maintains similar development levels per capita, preserving market balance with the broader area. Recent construction comprises 40.0% detached houses and 60.0% medium to high-density housing, marking a shift from the current pattern of 77.0% houses, likely due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. The location has approximately 142 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Strathmore is projected to grow by 1,131 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Strathmore has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects that could affect the area. Notable ones include the 299 Pascoe Vale Road Mixed-Use Development, Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre Redevelopment, Strathmore Village, and Hart Precinct. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Strathmore performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Strathmore has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 1.5% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 4.1%.

As of June 2025, 5788 residents are employed, below Greater Melbourne's 4.6% unemployment rate but with similar workforce participation at 68.5%. Key industries include healthcare & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services, notably concentrated in the latter with levels at 1.2 times the regional average. Manufacturing shows lower representation at 5.0%, compared to the regional average of 7.2%. Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by Census data.

Over a 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 4.1% while labour force grew by 4.4%, raising unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts indicate growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Strathmore's employment mix suggests local growth rates of 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 indicates Strathmore had a median taxpayer income of $65,378 and an average income of $88,856. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Melbourne's median of $54,892 and average of $73,761. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Strathmore would be approximately $73,328 (median) and $99,661 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Strathmore rank highly nationally, with household, family, and personal incomes between the 80th and 90th percentiles. Income analysis shows that 28.1% of the community (2,640 individuals) earn $4000 or more per week, contrasting with the region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 32.8%. The district exhibits significant affluence, with 42.9% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 87.4% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. Strathmore's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

Strathmore's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 76.7% houses and 23.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 75.8% houses and 24.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Strathmore stood at 42.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.1% and rented ones at 17.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,579, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in Strathmore was $450, compared to Melbourne metro's $410. Nationally, Strathmore's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,579 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 78.8% of all households, including 45.7% couples with children, 23.3% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for 21.2%, with lone person households at 19.4% and group households making up 1.7%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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

Strathmore's educational attainment exceeds regional averages. Among residents aged 15+, 38.6% have university qualifications compared to 27.7% in the SA4 region and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are most common at 26.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 26.4% of residents holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 15.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.3% currently enrolled in formal education: 10.5% in primary, 10.3% in secondary, and 6.5% in tertiary education. Strathmore's five schools have a combined enrollment of 3,314 students. The area has significant socio-educational advantages with an ICSEA score of 1106. Education provision is balanced with three primary and two secondary schools serving distinct age groups. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs (35.3 places per 100 residents vs regional average of 24.0), suggesting Strathmore serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

Transport analysis indicates 44 active public transport stops in Strathmore, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes, offering a total of 1870 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 184 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 267 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 42 weekly trips per individual stop.

Strathmore's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Strathmore. Both young and old age cohorts saw low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover was found to be exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (5,811 people), compared to 58.6% across Greater Melbourne.

This is higher than the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area were asthma and arthritis, impacting 7.0 and 6.8% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 73.7% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.1% across Greater Melbourne. As of the latest data (2021), Strathmore has 17.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1,644 people), which is lower than the 21.9% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Strathmore was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Strathmore's cultural diversity was found to be above average, with 19.8% of its population born overseas and 21.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Strathmore, accounting for 58.8% of people, compared to 66.4% across Greater Melbourne. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (20.1%), English (19.1%), and Italian (13.1%).

Notably, Maltese were overrepresented at 2.0%, Polish remained similar at 1.1%, and Greek was slightly underrepresented at 3.9% compared to regional figures of 2.8%, 1.1%, and 5.0% respectively.

Strathmore hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Strathmore's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and slightly older than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Melbourne average, Strathmore has a notably higher proportion of individuals aged 45-54 (16.1%) and a lower proportion of those aged 25-34 (8.1%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 increased from 14.1% to 16.0%, while the 75-84 age group grew from 4.3% to 5.6%. Conversely, the 35-44 age group decreased from 12.8% to 11.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Strathmore's age profile. The 55-64 cohort is projected to grow by 31%, adding 382 residents to reach a total of 1,632. Meanwhile, both the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are expected to decrease in number.