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VIC · Greater Bendigo Council

Strathdale, 3550

Est. population · Jun 2025

5,876

Growth (1 yr)

-0.1%

Growth (5 yr)

+1.0%

Median age

46

Median income

$1,527/wk

Employment rate

54.7%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$750,000

Languages at home

6.7%non-English

Most common: Mandarin, Punjabi, Sinhalese

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

56/100
Good

Top 28% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
  • Education hub
What Strathdale is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, High desirability, Education hub

Suburb profile

Strathdale is a regional mid-sized suburb in Greater Bendigo Council, oriented around local life rather than the metro orbit of Melbourne. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with plenty of young families in the mix. Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away.

Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average.

Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

Growth momentum, plus schools and education push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as community and employment look more ordinary among similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Strathdale snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$750k

+20% change

Median rent

$475/wk

Population (ERP)

5,876

-0.1% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

6.0%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#15

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

52nd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

4th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

6/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

66th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
56.0/100 — Good
State standing
Top 28% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1442nd in Australia
State rank
351st in VIC
Peer rank
#15 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#61 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$475
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$750,000
Median price change
+19.8%

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

5,876(June 2025)

-0.1% annual · +1.0% over 5 years · 4th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
-0.1%
5-year growth
+1.0%
Change in 1 year
-8
Change in 5 years
+60
Growth rank in VIC
4th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~5,900), extrapolated at +0.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

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)
2,042 / 282 / 11

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
327
Against the person
67
Against property
146
Rate per 1,000 residents
55.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 86 residents
State safety percentile
52.4th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-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

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,046
Median ICSEA percentile
66th
School list
  • Kennington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 979 · 37th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 581 students · Top SEA quarter 15% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • St Therese's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1076 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 460 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1016 · 54th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 1,030 students · Top SEA quarter 18% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Victory Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1077 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 26% · 900 students · Top SEA quarter 30% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Helen Jessen Early Learning Centrekindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

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

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

123 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 cafes · 2 pubs · 4 playgrounds · 1 dog parks · 1 sports centres · 29 swimming pools · 1 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 12 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 25 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 40 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
36/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.17
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.52
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.08
Food & drink(3)
  • Cafe
  • Pub
  • The Bendigo ClubPub

    22 Park Street, Strathdale

Community(1)
  • Helen Jessen Early Learning CentreKindergarten
Health & services(1)
  • Serious About SkinClinic
Sport & outdoors(53)
  • Harcourt ParkDog park
  • 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
  • Park (4)
  • Picnic area
  • Cliff Avenue PlayspacePlayground
  • Playground (3)
  • All Seasons Resort Hotel BendigoSports centre
  • Bell OvalSports field
  • Cricket NetsSports field
  • Mason FieldSports field
  • Rodda FieldSports field
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (29)
Transport(17)

17 bus stops

Other(14)
  • Car wash
  • Drinking water (3)
  • The Conservatory and AtriumEvents Venue
  • Garden (4)
  • Hairem ScaremHairdresser
  • All Seasons Resort Hotel BendigoHotel

    173-183 McIvor Road, Strathdale

  • Golden Reef Motor InnMotel

    186 McIvor Road, Strathdale

  • Motel (4)
  • All Seasons Resort Hotel BendigoParking
  • Parking (11)
  • Parking Space (17)
  • APCO - StrathdalePetrol station
  • All Seasons Resort Hotel BendigoShelter
  • Smoking Area

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

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

Green cover

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

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

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Anne Caudle Campus (3.5 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Serious About SkinClinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
264
Participants per 1,000 residents
44.9

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
27° / 12°
Rainfall
115 mm · ~14 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 8°
Rainfall
133 mm · ~17 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 4°
Rainfall
180 mm · ~22 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 7°
Rainfall
172 mm · ~22 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

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· 5 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

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

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 · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Bendigo
Member of Parliament
Lisa CHESTERS (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
120,088
Turnout (2025)
94.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+51.4 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 48.6%Labor 51.4%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.8 km away).

Coalition 45.2%Labor 54.8%

3.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +54.8 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • KenningtonLabor 57.9% · Coalition 42.1% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
  • StrathdaleLabor 50.0% · Coalition 50.0% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
  • Bendigo EastLabor 48.2% · Coalition 51.8% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
  • JunortounLabor 44.6% · Coalition 55.4% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
  • Flora HillLabor 56.4% · Coalition 43.6% TPP (2025)2.7 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

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

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

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