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VIC · Greater Bendigo Council

Strathdale, VIC, 3550

Current weather

11.4°CThunderstorm

98% humidity · 20.8 km/h wind · 14.3° / 8.8° today · 16 mm rain

Desirability index

56.4/100

#227 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Strathdale is a smaller suburban community in the Greater Bendigo area, home to around 5,756 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 327 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-17%), roughly 56.8 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
5,756
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$1,527
Dwelling vacancy
6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
150 of 2,489
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Employment rate
54.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
148 / 282 / 11

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
327
Against the person
67
Against property
146
Rate per 1,000 residents
56.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 86 residents
State safety percentile
52.8th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-17.4%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage29
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle23
  • B49 Other Theft40
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception13
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order69

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,077
  • Victory Christian CollegeCombined

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

25 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Butcher St/Harley St
  • Cousins St/Harley St
  • Crook St/St Aidans Rd
  • Kennington PS/St Aidans Rd
  • Rosemary Ave/Cousins St

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Council Works activities occurring between 12/06/2026 and 29/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MCIVOR ROAD, MURPHY STREET11 Jun 2026 – 28 Jan 2027

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

78 planning-related records

2021· 35 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Construction of a Dwelling
    18 ELWOOD DRIVE STRATHDALE 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Dwelling
    19 ELWOOD DRIVE STRATHDALE 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • The staged subdivision of the land into 16 lots in accordance with the endorsed plans
    40 COUSINS STREET STRATHDALE 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 32 Lot subdivision of land; Use of land for 18 single storey dwellings (proposed lots 7-24 inclusive); and Construction and Use of 8 two storey dwellings (lots 25-32 inclusive); Construction of roads and works; Alteration to access a road zone category 1; and Removal and creation of easements (Construction of a retaining wall on Lot 12)
    LOT 12 MCIVOR ROAD STRATHDALE 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling
    16 ELSTEAD DRIVE STRATHDALE 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a dwelling
    177 CROOK STREET STRATHDALE 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 5 lot subdivision of land, including removal of native vegetation and creation of easement in 2 stages (Amended plans for crossover relocation and amended condition 12)
    2-10 HARLEY STREET STRATHDALE 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide land into 2 lots
    157 MCIVOR ROAD STRATHDALE 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Boundary realignment, partial removal drainage easement, extension to medical centre, additional car parking and access (amended plans to allow for design changes)
    168-170 McIvor RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 Lot Subdivision and Removal of Native Vegetation
    17 COUSINS STREET STRATHDALE 3550NOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Development of the land for a dwelling (Amended plans for minor change to site levels)
    20 Elstead DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide land into 2 lots
    24 LANDALE DRIVE STRATHDALE 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a dwelling
    2 CLAREMONT TERRACE STRATHDALE 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a dwelling
    167 Crook StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Construction of an extension to existing building
    190 STRICKLAND ROAD STRATHDALE 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Warehouse, Showroom and Office (Amendment to plans to allow to lift floor level of building)
    6 Schoder StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of an unused easement
    4 Harrods CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a dwelling
    20 Elstead DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Construction of a second dwelling on a lot
    1 PILCHER STREET STRATHDALE 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a dwelling
    16 Elstead DriveLapsed

  • March 2021

  • Use and development of a display home, waiver of car parking and display of signs (amended plans to allow relocation of banner poles and design changes)
    1 Luxford CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision
    12 STRATHDALE CRESCENT STRATHDALE 3550NOD issued by a delegate
  • Removal of native vegetation
    15 Matchett DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for an office, construction of a building for office, service industry and reduction of car parking (Amended plans to allow for design layout change) (flip location of accessible parking bay and reorientate wash bay)
    11 Matchett DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Boundary realignment, partial removal drainage easement, extension to medial centre, additional car parking and access (amended plans to allow for design changes)
    168-170 McIvor RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide land into 12 lots, removal of native vegetation, removal and creation of easements, demolition of amenities block, and works within Heritage Overlay
    40 Harley StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a dwelling
    14 Elstead DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a dwelling
    26 Elstead DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Subdivision of land into 40 lots, removal of native vegetation and creation of a reserve
    21 PRATTS PARK ROAD STRATHDALE 3550In progress
  • Use and development of Industry and Manufacturing Sales, including ancillary offices and waiver of parking
    13 Matchett DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a warehouse, display of signage and reduction of parking spaces
    5 MATCHETT DRIVE STRATHDALE 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for industry (production of dog food treats)
    2/7 Matchett DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling
    13 Lillie LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • The construction of a dwelling
    169 Crook StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a dwelling and associated earthworks
    2 Elwood DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 43 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Construction of a dwelling under the Bushfire Management Overlay; and Variation to restrictive covenant AL679402F clause 1.8 to vary the percentage of parapet roof construction (as specified on the plans under the permit application), clause 1.9 to allow the use of Colorbond colours other than those specified, and clause 1.12 to allow the removal of trees or shrubs to the minimum extent necessary within 10m of the boundary of the National Park to satisfy defendable space requirements.
    5 Sugar Glider WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Warehouse, Showroom and Office
    6 Schoder StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of dwelling
    30 Elstead DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision of land
    37 Button StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Two lot subdivision
    7 Butcher StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

24 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Baden-Powell Pl/Powells AveBus stop
  • Butcher St/Harley StBus stop
  • Clee Cres/Powells AveBus stop
  • Cousins St/Harley StBus stop
  • Crook St/St Aidans RdBus stop
  • E Lloyd St/Powells AveBus stop
  • Ellesmere Tce/Beischer StBus stop
  • Kennington PS/St Aidans RdBus stop
  • Landale Dr/Harley StBus stop
  • Louisa Ct/McIvor HwyBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

8 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Amaroo Crescent ParkPark
  • Chelsea Boulevard Nature ReservePark
  • Figtree Lane Bushland ReservePark
  • Frog Hollow ReservePark
  • Harley Street ParkPark
  • Hillary Court ParkPark
  • Isabella Grove Bushland ReservePark
  • Landale Drive ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Serious About Skinclinic

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Helen Jessen Early Learning Centrekindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
12
Parks (OSM)
12

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
56.4/100
Cohort rank
#227 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Helen Jessen Early Learning Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Serious About Skinhealthclinic
  • Amaroo Crescent Parkgovernmentpark
  • Chelsea Boulevard Nature Reservegovernmentpark
  • Figtree Lane Bushland Reservegovernmentpark
  • Frog Hollow Reservegovernmentpark
  • Harley Street Parkgovernmentpark
  • Hillary Court Parkgovernmentpark
  • Isabella Grove Bushland Reservegovernmentpark
  • Landale Drive Parkgovernmentpark

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