Strathmore

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

Strathmore's population was around 10,541 as of May 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 510 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,031. The change is inferred from ABS estimates: 10,536 in June 2025 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,546 persons per square kilometer, placing Strathmore in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessment. The area's growth rate of 5.1% since the 2021 census exceeded its SA3 region's average of 4.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 84.3% of overall population gains recently, although natural growth and interstate migration also played positive roles.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data, it utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, Strathmore is expected to increase by 1,260 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 11.9% over the 16-year period.

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. In FY26 so far, 39 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.4 people move to the area per year for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction value of new homes is $640,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $8.1 million in commercial approvals registered, reflecting Strathmore's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Strathmore maintains similar construction rates per person, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. New building activity comprises 40.0% standalone homes and 60.0% townhouses or apartments, promoting higher-density living and creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shift represents a significant change from the current housing mix of 77.0% houses, likely due to reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. Strathmore has an approximate density of 150 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Strathmore is expected to grow by 1,255 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Strathmore has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 37 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include Hart Precinct, 299 Pascoe Vale Road Mixed-Use Development, Airport Toyota Expansion, and Strathmore Village. The following details those likely to be most relevant.

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

Strathmore has a well-educated workforce with professional services strongly represented. The unemployment rate in December 2025 was 1.4%. There were 6,214 residents employed at this time, with an unemployment rate of 3.4% lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%.

Workforce participation was 72.0%, similar to Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. According to Census responses, 38.4% of residents worked from home. The key industries for employment were health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Public administration & safety showed notable concentration with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

Health care & social assistance had lower representation at 12.1%, compared to the regional average of 14.2%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Strathmore's labour force decreased by 0.8% alongside a 0.7% employment decline, causing unemployment to fall by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.4%, labour force growth of 2.8%, and an increase in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Strathmore's employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment profile.

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 in financial year 2023, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. The average income stood at $90,787 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Melbourne's median and average incomes of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. By March 2026, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $73,192 and $99,521 based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023. In the 2021 Census, Strathmore's household, family, and personal incomes ranked highly nationally, between the 78th and 89th percentiles. Income distribution showed that 27.5% of residents (2,898 people) fell into the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, mirroring regional levels where 32.8% occupied this bracket. Strathmore's affluence was evident with 41.2% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retained 87.4% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 9th decile.

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

Strathmore's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 77.4% houses and 22.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Melbourne metro had 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Strathmore was 43.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.9% and rented ones at 17.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, higher than Melbourne metro's $2,000. Median weekly rent in Strathmore was $450, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Strathmore's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,500 against 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 comprise the remaining 21.0%, with lone person households at 19.1% and group households making up 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 the SA4 region average of 27.7% and the national rate 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 account for 11.6% while certificates make up 15.5%.

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

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, all serving buses. These stops are covered by five routes that together facilitate 1,015 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 177 meters to the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most commutes are outward-bound. Car remains the dominant mode at 89%, while train use stands at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, above the regional norm.

Notably, 38.4% of residents work from home (2021 Census). Service frequency across all routes is 145 trips daily, translating 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 excellent results in Strathmore, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups had low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover was found to be exceptionally high at approximately 66% of the total population (6,946 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions were asthma and arthritis, affecting 7.1 and 7.0% of residents respectively, while 73.1% declared they had no medical ailments, slightly higher than the 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents showed low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 18.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,968 people), which is higher than the 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong but ranked 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 was found to be above average, with 19.8% of its population born overseas and 21.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the main religion in Strathmore, comprising 59.0% of people, compared to 43.0% across Greater Melbourne as of the latest available data (2016). The top three ancestry groups were Australian at 20.4%, English at 19.4%, and Italian at 12.6%, significantly higher than the regional average of 5.2%.

Notably, Maltese was overrepresented at 2.0% in Strathmore compared to 1.1% regionally, Polish at 1.1% versus 0.8%, and Greek at 3.9% compared to 2.7%.

Strathmore's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Strathmore's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and somewhat older than Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Melbourne average, Strathmore has a notably over-represented cohort of 45-54 year-olds at 15.6%, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 8.2%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 increased from 14.0% to 16.0%, and the 75-84 cohort grew from 4.6% to 6.3%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 14.9% to 13.4%, and the 35-44 age group decreased from 12.9% to 11.5%. Demographic modeling suggests that Strathmore's age profile will significantly change by 2041, with the 55-64 cohort projected to grow by 30%, adding 415 residents to reach 1,790. However, both the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.