Strathmore (Vic.)

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Feb 2026 the estimated population of Strathmore (Vic.) is around 9,415. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 8,980 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 9,369 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 43 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,729 persons per square kilometer, placing Strathmore (Vic.) in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Strathmore (Vic.) has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 78.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. As we examine future population trends, an above median population growth is projected for Strathmore (Vic.), with the suburb expected to increase by 1,180 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 12.0% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis indicates Strathmore averaged approximately 63 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 319 homes. As of FY26, 25 approvals have been recorded. Between FY21 and FY25, an average of 0.4 new residents per year per dwelling was observed. This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

The average expected construction cost value of new properties in Strathmore is $939,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. In FY26, $8.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Strathmore has similar development levels per capita, maintaining market balance with the broader area. Recent construction comprises 39% detached houses and 61% medium and high-density housing, marking a shift from the current 77% house-dominated pattern, likely due to decreasing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. The population density is approximately 141 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Strathmore is projected to grow by 1,134 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects that could affect this region. Notable projects include 299 Pascoe Vale Road Mixed-Use Development, Strathmore Village, Hart Precinct, and Airport Toyota Expansion. The following list details those likely to be most 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 and a low unemployment rate of 1.3%, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation as of December 2025. In this month, 5625 residents were employed, with the unemployment rate at 3.5% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Melbourne's 71.3%.

Census responses showed that 38.7% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical sectors. Notably, education & training employment levels were at 1.2 times the regional average, while manufacturing had lower representation at 5.0% compared to the regional average of 7.2%. The area's predominantly residential nature suggests limited local employment opportunities.

Between December 2024 and November 2025, labour force decreased by 0.8%, employment fell by 0.6%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 2.4% over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Strathmore's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Strathmore had a median income among taxpayers of $65,378 and an average income of $88,856. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% from financial year ended June 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $70,772 and average income would be around $96,187. From the 2021 Census, incomes in Strathmore rank highly nationally, with household incomes between the 80th and 90th percentiles, family incomes at the 84th percentile, and personal incomes at the 83rd percentile. Income analysis shows that 28.1% of individuals earn over $4,000 per week (2,645 individuals), while in the region, the highest earning bracket is $1,500 - $2,999 at 32.8%. In Strathmore, 42.9% of residents earn over $3,000 per week, indicating significant affluence and supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 87.4% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Strathmore is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Strathmore's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 76.7% houses and 23.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% 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 $2,000. Median weekly rent in Strathmore was $450, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Strathmore's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than 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 account for 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 make up the remaining 21.2%, with lone person households at 19.4% and group households comprising 1.7% of the total. 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

Educational attainment in Strathmore is notably high, with 38.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications. This compares to 27.7% in the SA4 region and 30.4% in Australia as a whole. 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 aged 15+ holding such qualifications.

This includes advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (15.0%). Educational participation is high, with 32.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (10.5%), secondary education (10.3%), and tertiary education (6.5%).

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

Strathmore has 44 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five different routes that together facilitate 1015 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically living 184 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the primary mode of transportation, used by 89% of residents, while train usage stands at 5%. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, a significant 38.7% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 145 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 23 weekly trips per individual stop.

Strathmore's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Strathmore's health outcomes show exceptional results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (5,822 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7%.

Nationally, this figure stands at 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 7.0 and 6.8% of residents respectively. 73.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. Working-age residents display low chronic condition prevalence. Strathmore has 18.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,722 people), higher than Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with national rankings.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Strathmore was found to be slightly 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 main religion in Strathmore, making up 58.8% of people, compared to 43.0% across Greater Melbourne. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (20.1%), English (19.1%), and Italian (13.1%), with Italians being substantially higher than the regional average of 5.2%.

Notably, Maltese (2.0%) was overrepresented compared to the regional average of 1.1%, as were Polish (1.1% vs 0.8%) and Greek (3.9% vs 2.7%).

Strathmore's median age exceeds the national pattern

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. Comparing Strathmore to Greater Melbourne, the 45-54 age cohort is notably over-represented at 16.0%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 7.8%. Post-2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group increased from 14.1% to 16.2%, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 4.3% to 6.2%. Conversely, the 35 to 44 age group decreased from 12.8% to 11.5%, and the 25 to 34 age group dropped from 9.1% to 7.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Strathmore's age profile. The 55-64 cohort is expected to grow by 30%, adding 378 residents to reach 1,631. Meanwhile, both the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are projected to decrease in number.