Strathfieldsaye
Statistical Area - sa2

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 is around 11,774 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,055 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,719 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,487 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 178 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 208 persons per square kilometer. Strathfieldsaye's growth of 9.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (4.6%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 63.5% 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, and 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, placing Strathfieldsaye in the top 10 percent of Australia's non-metropolitan areas with an expected increase of 6,983 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, reflecting an increase of 56.8% in total over the 17 years.

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

Strathfieldsaye has experienced approximately 119 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 598 homes. In FY26 so far, 24 approvals have been recorded. On average, 2.6 people have moved to the area per new home constructed between FY21 and FY25, reflecting strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $464,000.

There have also been $5.3 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to the Rest of Vic., Strathfieldsaye shows 58.0% higher building activity per person. This should provide buyers with ample choice, although building activity has slowed in recent years. Recent construction comprises 98.0% standalone homes and 2.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. The location has approximately 136 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

Looking ahead, Strathfieldsaye is expected to grow by 6,689 residents through to 2041. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Strathfieldsaye has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 20 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Forest Ridge Estate, Emu Rise Estate, Strathfieldsaye Town Square (Djayi balak garat), and Strathfieldsaye Supermarket Site. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Strathfieldsaye has a highly educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.4% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.4% over the previous year.

This figure is lower than Rest of Vic.'s unemployment rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Strathfieldsaye stands at 67.9%, significantly higher than Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. The dominant employment sectors among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, finance & insurance has an employment share that is 2.8 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented with only 1.5% of Strathfieldsaye's workforce compared to 7.5% in Rest of Vic.. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 1.4%, while labour force increased by 1.8%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Strathfieldsaye's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Strathfieldsaye's median income among taxpayers was $54,349 and average income was $65,393 in financial year 2022. These figures compare to Rest of Vic.'s median income of $48,741 and average income of $60,693 respectively. Based on a 12.16% increase from the Wage Price Index since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes would be approximately $60,958 (median) and $73,345 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Strathfieldsaye cluster around the 73rd percentile nationally. The largest segment comprises 36.1% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, with 4,250 residents falling into this bracket. This mirrors metropolitan regions where 30.3% occupy this income 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. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile nationally.

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

Strathfieldsaye's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, were 99.6% houses and 0.4% other dwellings, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s 90.6% houses and 9.4% 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 $1,408. Median weekly rent in Strathfieldsaye was $400, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $295. Nationally, Strathfieldsaye's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,742 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher at $400 than 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 make up the remaining 15.2%, with lone person households at 14.0% and group households comprising 1.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is 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 educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 30.4% of residents aged 15+, surpassing both the Rest of Vic average of 21.7% and the SA3 area average of 23.6%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 21.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 35.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 23.2%. Educational participation is high, with 32.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 13.0% in primary, 9.9% in secondary, and 3.7% in tertiary education.

Strathfieldsaye's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,160 students. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1070. Education provision is balanced with two primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. School places per 100 residents (9.8) fall below the regional average (18.0), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that together facilitate 451 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport system is deemed good, with residents on average being located 384 meters from their nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 64 trips across all routes, which amounts to roughly seven weekly trips per individual stop.

Strathfieldsaye's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data shows Strathfieldsaye residents have slightly higher prevalence of common health conditions compared to average across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover rate is approximately 52%, just above the average SA2 area (~6,169 people). Mental health issues affect 8.7% of residents, while arthritis impacts 8.4%. A total of 68.5% report no medical ailments, compared to 62.0% in Rest of Vic.. The area has 17.1% of residents aged 65 and over (2,019 people), lower than the 18.9% in Rest of Vic., aligning with general population health profile.

Strathfieldsaye is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Strathfieldsaye, surveyed in 2016, had a predominantly Australian-born population with 91.3%. Citizenship was high at 94%, with English spoken exclusively at home by 95.5%. Christianity was the primary religion, practiced by 52.7% compared to the regional average of 45.8%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (31.5%), Australian (31.1%), and Irish (11.2%). Notably, Scottish ancestry was higher at 9.3%, Dutch at 1.3%, and Sri Lankan at 0.2% compared to regional averages of 8.7%, 1.1%, and 0.1% respectively.

Strathfieldsaye's population is slightly older than the national pattern

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 years (16.2%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 years (10.0%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 years increased from 11.7% to 12.7%, while the proportion of those aged 5-14 years decreased from 17.2% to 16.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Strathfieldsaye's age structure, with the 25-34 age group expected to grow by 108%, reaching 2,356 people from its current figure of 1,130.