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 11,707 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 988 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 10,719. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 11,705 in June 2025 and validated new addresses totalling 318 after the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 207 persons per square kilometer. Strathfieldsaye's population grew by 9.2% from the 2021 Census to May 2026, outperforming its SA3 area (3.9%) and SA4 region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 54.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 employs the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusting with 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. Population projections indicate exceptional growth in Strathfieldsaye over the period, placing it in the top 10% of Australia's non-metropolitan areas. The area is expected to increase by 6,497 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 55.5%.

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 FY-26, 79 approvals have been recorded. On average, around 2.6 people per year moved to the area for each new home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating robust demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value of new homes was $298,000 during this period.

In FY-26, there have been $5.3 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to the Rest of Vic., Strathfieldsaye has shown 54.0% higher building activity per person, suggesting ample choice for buyers, although building activity has slowed in recent years. This is notably higher than the national average, indicating strong developer confidence in the location. Recent construction comprises 98.0% standalone homes and 2.0% medium to high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes. There are approximately 136 people per dwelling approval in Strathfieldsaye, suggesting an expanding market.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Strathfieldsaye is expected to grow by 6,495 residents through to 2041. Development appears to be keeping pace with projected growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Strathfieldsaye has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

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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 strong representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.4%, lower than Regional Vic.'s 3.7%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.0%.

As of December 2025, 5948 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.3% below Regional Vic.'s rate and workforce participation at 66.4%, higher than Regional Vic.'s 61.0%. About 20.4% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Finance & insurance has a particularly high share of employment, at 2.8 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 1.5%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the working population count vs resident population. Over December 2024 to December 2025, employment increased by 2.0% and labour force by 1.9%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Regional Vic. experienced employment decline of 0.6% and labour force decline of 0.7%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national growth at 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 this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Strathfieldsaye SA2's income level aligns with national averages, per latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Its median income among taxpayers is $57,335 and average income stands at $68,046. These figures compare to Regional Vic.'s median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 are approximately $62,851 (median) and $74,592 (average). Census data indicates Strathfieldsaye's household, family, and personal incomes cluster around the 72nd percentile nationally. The largest income segment comprises 36.1% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, with 4,226 residents falling into this bracket, similar to metropolitan regions at 30.3%. Economic strength is evident with 31.6% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000. After housing costs, residents retain 88.7% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.6% houses and 0.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional Vic.'s 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Strathfieldsaye was at 37.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 52.2% and rented ones at 10.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,742, surpassing Regional Vic.'s average of $1,430. Median weekly rent was recorded at $400, compared to Regional 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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 15.2%, with lone person households at 14.0% and group households making up 1.1%. The median household size is 2.9 people, 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 higher than the regional average at 30.4%, with residents aged 15+ exceeding the Rest of Vic. average of 21.7% and the SA3 area's rate of 23.6%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 21.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 35.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (23.2%).

Educational participation is 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

The analysis of public transport in Strathfieldsaye shows that there are 61 active transport stops currently operating within the area. These stops are serviced by three individual routes, which collectively provide a total of 622 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport is rated as good, with residents typically located an average of 385 meters from their nearest transport stop. As Strathfieldsaye is primarily a residential area, most residents commute outward to other locations for work or other purposes. The car remains the dominant mode of transportation, used by 97% of residents. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling in the area is 1.9, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, some 20.4% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 88 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately ten weekly trips per individual 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 show exceptional results, with AreaSearch's assessment revealing low mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence among younger cohorts. Private health cover stands at approximately 53%, higher than the average SA2 area's 50.5%.

Mental health issues affect 8.7% of residents, while arthritis impacts 8.4%. About 68.5% report no medical ailments, compared to Regional Vic.'s 63.4%. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are generally typical. As of 2016, 17.8% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,087 people), lower than Regional Vic.'s 23.9%. Nationally, the area ranks lower in this regard compared to 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 Australian Bureau of Statistics Census data from 26th August 2016, had a population with 91.3% born in Australia and 94.0% being citizens. English was spoken at home by 95.5%. Christianity was the predominant religion at 52.7%, compared to 47.3% across Regional Victoria.

The top three ancestry groups were English (31.5%), Australian (31.1%), and Irish (11.2%). Notably, Scottish ancestry was higher than regional averages at 9.3% versus 8.8%. Dutch ancestry stood at 1.3%, lower than the regional average of 1.7%. Sri Lankan ancestry was slightly higher at 0.2% compared to the region's 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 Regional Victoria's average of 43 years but is essentially aligned with Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Regional Victoria, Strathfieldsaye has a higher concentration of residents aged 5-14 years (16.1%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 years (10.1%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 years has grown from 11.7% to 13.0%, while the proportion of those aged 5-14 years has declined from 17.2% to 16.1%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Strathfieldsaye's age structure, with the 45-54 year-old group expected to grow by 71%, increasing from 1,585 people to 2,706.