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VIC · Greater Bendigo Council

Strathfieldsaye, 3551

Est. population · Jun 2025

7,415

Growth (1 yr)

+2.1%

Growth (5 yr)

+13.5%

Median age

36

Median income

$2,237/wk

Employment rate

68.1%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$772,500

Languages at home

4.5%non-English

Most common: Filipino, Mandarin, Malayalam

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

70.5/100
Excellent

Top 7% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

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

Suburb profile

Strathfieldsaye sits in Greater Bendigo Council as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained and a long way from big-city bustle. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing.

Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Daily life works well on foot, with buses also serving the suburb. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.

Reported crime has been falling recently. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

Community and employment, plus schools and education push the suburb to a excellent desirability read, even as local dining and lifestyle amenities look more ordinary among similar regional towns.

At a glance

Strathfieldsaye snapshot

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

Median house price

$773k

+5.8% change

Median rent

$475/wk

Population (ERP)

7,415

+2.1% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

4.5%

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

#1

among Country & regional · Growth area

Safety

15th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

89th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

73rd

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
70.5/100 — Excellent
State standing
Top 7% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
201st in Australia
State rank
84th in VIC
Peer rank
#1 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#7 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)
$772,500
Median price change
+5.8%

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

7,415(June 2025)

+2.1% annual · +13.5% over 5 years · 89th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+2.1%
5-year growth
+13.5%
Change in 1 year
+156
Change in 5 years
+881
Growth rank in VIC
89th 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 (~8,850), extrapolated at +3.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
6,850
Median age
36
Median household income / week
$2,237
Dwelling vacancy
4.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
105 of 2,335
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
68.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
2,229 / 4 / 0

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)
148
Against the person
40
Against property
48
Rate per 1,000 residents
20
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 171 residents
State safety percentile
14.5th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-24.5%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault10
  • B21 Criminal Damage10
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle8
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order46
  • Other Crimes Against The Person13

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,065.5
Median ICSEA percentile
73th
School list
  • Strathfieldsaye Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1038 · 63th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 538 students · Top SEA quarter 20% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
  • St Francis of the Fields SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1093 · 82th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 614 students · Top SEA quarter 35% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Assisi Kindergarten StrathfieldsayeBlucher Streetkindergarten
  • Strathfieldsaye KindergartenClub Courtkindergarten
  • childcarechildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

46 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Redwood Dr/Ryalls Lane
  • Strathfieldsaye CFA/Tannery Lane
  • Strathfieldsaye PS/Uxbridge St
  • Strathfieldsaye Rd/Blucher St
  • Sunset Dr/Ryalls Lane

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

75 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 2 fast food · 1 bakeries · 3 playgrounds · 1 swimming pools · 2 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 13 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 46 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
78/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.58
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.9
Food & drink(4)
  • Dough si Dough Bakery StrathfieldsayeBakery
  • Fish & Chips Strathfieldsaye TakeawayFast food
  • Say Cheese Pizza StrathfiedsayeFast food
  • Braidie's TavernPub
Shopping(2)
  • Strathfieldsaye SUPA IGASupermarket

    939 Wellington Road

Community(6)
  • Childcare
  • Strathfieldsaye Community HubCommunity centre
  • Assisi Kindergarten StrathfieldsayeKindergarten

    46A Blucher Street

  • Strathfieldsaye KindergartenKindergarten

    40-44 Club Court

  • St Francis of the Fields Primary SchoolSchool

    46 Blucher Street

  • Strathfieldsaye Primary SchoolSchool

    9 Uxbridge Street

Health & services(1)
  • UFSPharmacy

    32 Blucher Street

Sport & outdoors(17)
  • Bark ReservePark
  • Coomoora ParkPark
  • Imagine Estate Recreation ReservePark
  • Park (6)
  • Strathfieldsaye Club Court ReservePark

    40 Club Court, Strathfieldsaye

  • Playground (3)
  • Sports field
  • St Francis of the Fields Primary School OvalSports field
  • Strathfieldsaye Bowls ClubSports field
  • Swimming pool
Transport(24)

24 bus stops

Other(14)
  • IGA LiquorAlcohol
  • Bendigo BankATM
  • Car wash
  • Country Fire AuthorityFire station
  • LaundromatLaundry
  • Strathfieldsaye H97 Bushland ReserveNature Reserve
  • Strathfieldsaye H98 Bushland ReserveNature Reserve
  • Parking (9)
  • 7-ElevenPetrol station

    2 Club Court, Strathfieldsaye

  • BP TruckstopPetrol station

    951-953 Wellington Street

  • Australia Post - Strathfieldsaye LPOPost office

    Unit 6 25-33 Blucher Street

  • Public ToiletPublic toilets
  • Strathfieldsaye Transfer DepotRecycling

    998 Wellington Street

  • Telstra PhoneboothTelephone

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

7 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bark ReservePark
  • Coomoora ParkPark
  • Imagine Estate Recreation ReservePark
  • Strathfieldsaye Club Court ReservePark
  • Strathfieldsaye H97 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Strathfieldsaye H98 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Strathfieldsaye I160 Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
19
Parks (OSM)
13

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 (8.9 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • UFSBlucher StreetPharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
253
Participants per 1,000 residents
34.1

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).

58 planning-related records

2021· 29 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Construction of a dwelling (Amended plans for design changes)
    11 KADINA COURT STRATHFIELDSAYE 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of a Major Promotion Sign
    955 WELLINGTON STREET STRATHFIELDSAYE 3551NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2021

  • Use and development of the land for the purpose of a self storage facility, reduction in car parking requirements and alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1 road
    928 WELLINGTON STREET STRATHFIELDSAYE 3551Withdrawn
  • Extension to a dwelling
    4 RYALLS LANE STRATHFIELDSAYE 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Relocation of three portable classrooms (Amended plans for design changes)
    46A BLUCHER STREET STRATHFIELDSAYE 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 9 Lot Subdivision and Removal of Native Vegetation
    79 TAYLORS LANE STRATHFIELDSAYE 3551NOD issued by a delegate
  • The subdivision of the land into two (2) lots; and variation of a covenant to allow for i) the subdivision of the land into two lots and ii) development of one additional dwelling on the land (being on the vacant subdivided lot.)
    6 CLARENDON CLOSE STRATHFIELDSAYE 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Retail Plant Nursery and Farm Supplies (Amendment to condition 13 - hours of operation)
    443 TANNERY LANE STRATHFIELDSAYE 3551Lapsed
  • Subdivide land into 2 lots
    LOT 4 SOMERSET PARK ROAD STRATHFIELDSAYE 3551NOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Subdivision of land into 3 lots and the removal of native vegetation (Amended plans to vary building envelope on 34 Havering Lane)
    34 Havering LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and staged development of land for a retirement village; removal of native vegetation; removal of an easement; and display of signage
    100 EMU CREEK ROAD STRATHFIELDSAYE 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Addition of a room to current dwelling
    34 Havering LaneNo permit required
  • Construction of an outbuilding
    4 Uxbridge StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling
    61 Sinclairs RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision
    400 SINCLAIRS ROAD STRATHFIELDSAYE 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Catholic School - Development of new school buildings and associated works
    46 BLUCHER STREET STRATHFIELDSAYE 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling and outbuilding (change to siting of dwelling and outbuilding, change to windows in living room)
    Part CA 4 Longlea LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision of land
    166 Ryalls LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • 2 lot subdivision
    LOT 222 BOXWOOD PLACE STRATHFIELDSAYE 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision
    269 GUYS HILL ROAD STRATHFIELDSAYE 3551NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a dwelling (Amendments to facade)
    199 Sullivans RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling and outbuilding (Relocate shed by 1 metre)
    57 Lexton RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to existing dwelling
    9 Rosella AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling (amendment to plans)
    682 Strathfieldsaye RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Relocation of three portable classrooms
    46A Blucher StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision and associated native vegetation removal
    71 SULLIVANS ROAD STRATHFIELDSAYE 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Construction of an agricultural shed
    116 Mannes LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use land for display home village with associated car parking and signage.
    Lot A Dukes LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The staged subdivision of land; construction of dwellings within the Bushfire Management Overlay and Design and Development Overlay; the removal of native vegetation; and the removal of easements
    Lot 292 Kiwarra CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 11 proposals

  • December 2020

  • 64 lot subdivision; removal of native vegetation; removal of an easement; and creation of a reserve
    59 DUKES LANE STRATHFIELDSAYE 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot Subdivision of Land, removal of easements and creation of easements and creation of a reserve
    51 Ryalls LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Construction of an alfresco
    14 Bakers LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision
    6 Cliffroyol ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling
    11 Kadina CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling (amended plans to change location of water storage tank)
    14 Kadina CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Use and development of a dwelling and outbuilding
    Part CA 4 Longlea LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the subject land as a medical centre. Use of the subject land as a service station. Construction of a building and the construction or carrying out of works. Construction and putting up for display of signs. Removal of native vegetation. Creation of access to a Road Zone Category 1.
    2 CLUB COURT STRATHFIELDSAYE 3551Failure to determine

  • August 2020

  • Construction of a shed
    35 Coomoora CircuitPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of native vegetation to enable construction of a shared use path
    961 Wellington StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling and outbuilding
    127 Mannes LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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 7.1 km away).

Coalition 49.7%Labor 50.3%

1.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +50.3 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • StrathfieldsayeLabor 50.2% · Coalition 49.8% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
  • JunortounLabor 44.6% · Coalition 55.4% TPP (2025)4.2 km away
  • Axe CreekLabor 50.2% · Coalition 49.8% TPP (2025)4.7 km away
  • StrathdaleLabor 50.0% · Coalition 50.0% TPP (2025)5.0 km away
  • MandurangLabor 46.6% · Coalition 53.4% TPP (2025)5.9 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)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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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