Strathtulloh

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

The population of Strathtulloh is estimated at around 10,271 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 6,274 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,997 people. The change was inferred from the resident population of 7,088 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 1,793 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 850 persons per square kilometer. Strathtulloh's growth of 157.0% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%). Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 74.0% 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 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period, with the suburb expected to increase by 15,631 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 120.8% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Strathtulloh was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Strathtulloh experienced approximately 364 dwelling approvals annually between FY-21 and FY-25. This totals 1,820 homes over these five years, with an additional 105 approved in FY-26 to date. Each year, around 2.1 new residents were gained per dwelling built during this period.

The average construction cost of new homes was $337,000. In FY-26, commercial approvals reached $449,000, indicating a primarily residential focus. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Strathtulloh had 320.0% more building activity per person as of recent years. This high activity level suggests strong developer confidence in the location. The dwelling approvals were predominantly detached dwellings at 96.0%, with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 4.0%.

This maintains Strathtulloh's traditional low-density character, appealing to those seeking space for families. As of current construction levels and population forecasts, housing supply should meet demand adequately by 2041, potentially allowing growth beyond current projections. By this year, Strathtulloh is expected to gain an additional 12,403 residents.

Strathtulloh 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 22 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones are Robinsons Rise Estate Cobblebank, New Melton Hospital, Cobblebank Metropolitan Activity Centre, and St Francis Catholic College - Cobblebank Campus. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The labour market in Strathtulloh shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Strathtulloh has an educated workforce with varied sector representation. The unemployment rate was 3.3% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 4.1%. As of December 2025, 3,536 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.5% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation at 75.3%.

Home workership was moderate at 23.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and construction, with a specialization in the latter at 2.7 times the regional level. Professional & technical services showed lower representation at 5.9% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data.

Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 4.1%, labour force by 4.8%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 2.4% and labour force growth of 2.8%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across sectors. Applying these projections to Strathtulloh's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2023 shows median income in Strathtulloh suburb is $68,671 and average income is $77,514. This compares to Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $74,336 (median) and $83,909 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25%. Census 2021 data ranks Strathtulloh's household, family, and personal incomes between the 77th and 78th percentiles nationally. Income brackets show 48.4% earn $1,500 - 2,999 (4,971 individuals), similar to Melbourne's 32.8%. Housing costs consume 18.1% of income, but disposable income ranks at the 74th percentile. Strathtulloh's SEIFA income ranking is in the 6th decile.

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

In Strathtulloh, as per the latest Census evaluation, 98.0% of dwellings were houses and 2.0% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Melbourne metro's figures of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Strathtulloh stood at 7.8%, with mortgaged dwellings making up 66.1% and rented dwellings accounting for 26.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, lower than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure in Strathtulloh was $380, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Strathtulloh's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $380 versus the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 87.8% of all households, including 53.9% couples with children, 23.7% couples without children, and 9.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 12.2%, with lone person households at 9.6% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Strathtulloh exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Strathtulloh's residents aged 15+ have higher university qualification rates at 36.5%, compared to SA3 area's 24.3% and Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 23.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 35.0% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (15.3%) and certificates (19.7%). Educational participation is high, with 33.9% currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (13.5%), secondary (5.3%), and tertiary (3.9%) levels.

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.5% in primary education, 5.3% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Strathtulloh has eight active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by five different routes, collectively facilitating 1,176 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is limited in the area, with residents typically residing 633 meters from their nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most residents commute outward, with cars being the primary mode of transportation at 89%, and trains used by 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 23% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency across all routes averages 168 trips per day, equating to approximately 147 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance throughout Strathtulloh.

AreaSearch's assessment shows low prevalence of common health conditions across both young and old age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 57% of the total population (around 5,897 people). The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.1 and 4.5% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 84.1%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents display low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 3.4% of residents aged 65 and over (349 people), which is lower than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than those of the general population.

Strathtulloh is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Strathtulloh has a population where 49.6% were born overseas, with 57.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 40.0% of Strathtulloh's population. The 'Other' religious category comprises 20.4%, significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 2.3%.

In terms of ancestry, 'Other' is the largest group at 28.4%, exceeding the regional average of 14.6%. Australian ancestry follows at 14.4% and Indian at 13.1%, both above their respective regional averages of 7.9% and 4.2%. Notably, Filipino (8.1%), Maltese (4.2%), and Samoan (1.3%) ethnic groups are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.3%, 1.1%, and 0.3% respectively.

Strathtulloh hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

At 30 years, Strathtulloh's median age is younger than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Strathtulloh has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (21.8%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (2.6%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is above the national average of 12.1%. According to post-2021 Census data, demographic aging is evident with the median age increasing from 29 to 30 years. The percentage of residents aged 5-14 has grown from 15.6% to 21.8%, while those aged 35-44 increased from 20.2% to 25.1%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 25-34 declined from 27.2% to 12.9%, and those aged 0-4 dropped from 13.8% to 9.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Strathtulloh, with the strongest projected growth in the 35-44 age cohort, which is expected to grow by 99%, adding 2,540 residents to reach a total of 5,119.