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

Strathfieldsaye's population was approximately 13,585 as of February 2026. This figure represents a growth of 2,866 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,719. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,480 in June 2024 and an additional 314 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 240 persons per square kilometer. Strathfieldsaye's growth rate of 26.7% since the 2021 Census exceeded the SA4 region (8.0%) and Rest of Vic., indicating significant growth in the area. Interstate migration contributed approximately 63.5% to overall population gains, with other factors like natural growth and overseas migration also positive contributors.

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, VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 are used with adjustments made via weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to population projections, Strathfieldsaye is expected to experience exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of Australia's non-metropolitan areas. The area is projected to increase by 6,983 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 35.9% over the 17-year period.

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

Strathfieldsaye has received approximately 119 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 598 homes. As of FY26, 57 approvals have been recorded. On average, 2.6 people moved to the area per new home constructed each year between FY21 and FY25. The average construction cost for new homes was $298,000 during this period.

In FY26, there have been $5.3 million in commercial approvals, reflecting Strathfieldsaye's primarily residential nature. Compared to the Rest of Vic., Strathfieldsaye has 58.0% higher building activity per person. Recent construction comprises 98.0% standalone homes and 2.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's low density character. There are approximately 136 people per dwelling approval in Strathfieldsaye. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the location is expected to grow by 4,878 residents by 2041.

Current development appears well-suited to meet future needs, suggesting steady market conditions without significant price pressure.

Strathfieldsaye has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects likely to impact the region. Notable initiatives include Strathfieldsaye Supermarket Site, Emu Rise Estate, Bendigo Fields Country Club, and Bartels Run Estate. The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Strathfieldsaye places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Strathfieldsaye has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.4% as of September 2025, showing an employment growth estimate of 2.7% over the past year. In September 2025, 5927 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.3%, lower than Rest of Vic.'s 3.8%.

Workforce participation in Strathfieldsaye was 67.6%, higher than Rest of Vic.'s 61.4%. According to Census responses, 20.4% of residents worked from home by September 2025. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Finance & insurance has a particularly high representation with an employment share 2.8 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 1.5% compared to Rest of Vic.'s 7.5%.

Over the year to September 2025, Strathfieldsaye's employment increased by 2.7%, and labour force increased by 2.9%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Vic. experienced employment decline of 0.7% and labour force decline of 0.6%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate a projected growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Strathfieldsaye's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though these are illustrative extrapolations based on national figures.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

The median income among taxpayers in Strathfieldsaye SA2 is $57,335, with an average income of $68,046, according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures compare to Rest of Vic.'s median and average incomes of $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Strathfieldsaye SA2 would be approximately $62,065 (median) and $73,660 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that incomes in Strathfieldsaye cluster around the 72nd percentile nationally. The largest segment comprises 4,904 residents earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, which is 36.1% of the population and mirrors the metropolitan region where 30.3% occupy this bracket. Economic strength is evident through 31.6% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 88.7% of their 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

Strathfieldsaye's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.6% houses and 0.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Strathfieldsaye stood at 37.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 52.2% and rented ones at 10.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,742, higher than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,430. Median weekly rent in Strathfieldsaye was $400, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $285. Nationally, Strathfieldsaye's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 84.8% of all households, including 45.0% couples with children, 31.0% couples without children, and 8.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 15.2%, with lone person households at 14.0% and group households comprising 1.1%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Rest of 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 stands at 30.4%, exceeding the Rest of Vic average of 21.7%. Among residents aged 15+, 21.0% hold bachelor degrees, 4.8% have postgraduate qualifications, and 4.6% possess graduate diplomas. Vocational credentials are held by 35.1% of residents aged 15+, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (23.2%). Educational participation is high at 32.7%, with 13.0% in primary, 9.9% in secondary, and 3.7% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.0% in primary education, 9.9% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Strathfieldsaye has 61 active public transport stops. These are served by three routes offering a total of 622 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is good, with residents typically living 385 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 97% of residents. On average, there are 1.9 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, 20.4% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. Buses run an average of 88 trips daily across all routes, equating to about 10 weekly trips per stop.

Strathfieldsaye's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Strathfieldsaye's health outcomes data shows exceptional results, with AreaSearch's assessment indicating low mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence among younger cohorts. The area has a high private health cover rate at approximately 53% (~7,145 people), compared to Victoria's average of 50.5%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 8.7% and 8.4% of residents respectively, while 68.5% report no medical ailments, higher than Rest of Vic.'s 63.4%. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are generally typical. The area has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 17.1% (2,316 people), compared to Rest of Vic.'s 23.9%, but ranks 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, as per the 2016 Census, had a population with 91.3% born in Australia, 94.0% being citizens, and 95.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 52.7% of Strathfieldsaye's population, compared to 47.3% across Rest of Vic.. The top three ancestry groups were English (31.5%), Australian (31.1%), and Irish (11.2%).

Notably, Scottish ancestry was higher in Strathfieldsaye at 9.3%, compared to the regional average of 8.8%. Dutch ancestry was lower at 1.3% versus 1.7%, while Sri Lankan ancestry was slightly higher at 0.2% compared to 0.1%.

Strathfieldsaye's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Strathfieldsaye is 39 years, which is significantly lower than Rest of Vic.'s average of 43 but essentially aligned with Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Vic., Strathfieldsaye has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.0%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (9.8%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 increased from 11.7% to 12.7%, while the proportion of those aged 5-14 decreased from 17.2% to 16.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Strathfieldsaye's age structure, with the 25-34 age group expected to grow by 72%, reaching 2,356 people from its current figure of 1,369.