Strathmore

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

Strathmore's population, as of February 2026, is approximately 10,507 people. This figure represents an increase of 476 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,031. The estimated resident population from the ABS in June 2024 was 10,457, with an additional 43 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this increase. This results in a density ratio of 2,537 persons per square kilometer, placing Strathmore in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Strathmore has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%, outperforming the SA3 area. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth, contributing approximately 77.7% 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 uses the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using 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. Based on projected demographic shifts, Strathmore is expected to experience above median population growth nationally, with an increase of 1,321 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 12.1% over the 17 years.

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

Strathmore has recorded approximately 66 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling 330 homes. As of FY26, 22 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.4 people per year have moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand. The average construction value of these dwellings is $640,000, suggesting a focus on premium market properties.

This financial year has seen $8.1 million in commercial approvals registered, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Comparing Strathmore to Greater Melbourne shows similar construction rates per person, maintaining market equilibrium with surrounding areas. New building activity consists of 40% standalone homes and 60% townhouses or apartments, promoting higher-density living and affordability for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shift is notable given the current housing mix of 77% houses. Strathmore has approximately 150 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.

By 2041, Strathmore is projected to grow by 1,271 residents (AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Strathmore has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 40 projects that may impact the area. Key projects include Hart Precinct, Airport Toyota Expansion, 299 Pascoe Vale Road Mixed-Use Development, and Strathmore Village, with the following list detailing those likely most relevant.

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

Strathmore has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate is 1.7%, with estimated employment growth of 1.3% in the past year. As of September 2025, 6,272 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 3.0% lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.7%.

Workforce participation is 73.5%, similar to Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. Notably, 38.4% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Public administration & safety shows high concentration with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

Conversely, health care & social assistance has lower representation at 12.1%. Local employment opportunities appear limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.3%, labour force grew by 1.5%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.0% and unemployment rise of 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project national employment expansion by 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 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Strathmore SA2's median income among taxpayers was $66,769 and average income stood at $90,787 in financial year 2023, according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures compare to Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $72,277 for median income and $98,277 for average income as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family, and personal incomes in Strathmore rank highly nationally, between the 78th and 89th percentiles. Income distribution data shows that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 27.5% of residents (2,889 people), mirroring regional levels where 32.8% occupy this bracket. Strathmore demonstrates considerable affluence with 41.2% earning over $3,000 per week. After housing costs, residents retain 87.4% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and 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

In Strathmore, as per the latest Census evaluation, 77.4% of dwellings were houses while 22.5% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Melbourne metropolitan area's figures of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Strathmore stood at 43.0%, with mortgaged dwellings making up 39.9% and rented properties accounting for 17.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, surpassing Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Strathmore was recorded at $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 constitute 79.0% of all households, including 45.2% couples with children, 23.7% couples without children, and 9.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 21.0%, with lone person households at 19.1% and group households comprising 1.8%. 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

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 37.5% of residents aged 15+, surpassing both the SA4 region average of 27.7% and Australia's national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 25.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 27.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas comprise 11.6% and certificates make up 15.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (10.5%), secondary education (10.1%), and tertiary education (6.3%).

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

Strathmore has 52 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by five individual routes that collectively provide 1,015 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 177 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. The car remains the dominant mode of transportation at 89%, while 6% use the train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, which is above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 38.4% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 145 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 19 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

Health outcomes data shows notable results for Strathmore, 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. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 66% of the total population (6,924 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 7.1% and 7.0% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 73.1%, 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 18.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,990 people), higher than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne. While health outcomes among seniors are strong, they rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

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 is above average, with 19.8% of its population born overseas and 21.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Strathmore, accounting for 59.0% of people, compared to 43.0% across Greater Melbourne. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (20.4%), English (19.4%), and Italian (12.6%), with Italians being significantly higher than the regional average of 5.2%.

Notably, Maltese (2.0%) and Polish (1.1%) are overrepresented in Strathmore compared to regional averages of 1.1% and 0.8%, respectively. Greek ancestry is also notably higher at 3.9%, compared to the regional average of 2.7%.

Strathmore's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Strathmore's median age is 41 years, which is higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Strathmore has a notably higher proportion of the 45-54 cohort at 15.9%, but a lower proportion of 25-34 year-olds at 7.8%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 increased from 14.0% to 16.0%, while those aged 75-84 grew from 4.6% to 6.5%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 35-44 decreased from 12.9% to 11.6%, and the 25-34 group dropped from 9.1% to 7.8%. Demographic projections suggest significant changes in Strathmore's age profile by 2041, with the strongest growth expected in the 55-64 cohort, projected to increase by 31%, adding 411 residents to reach 1,758. However, both the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are projected to decrease in number.