Median house price
$1.45M
+94% change
VIC · Moonee Valley Council
Strathmore Heights, 3041
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,118
Growth (1 yr)
+1.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.6%
Median age
42
Median income
$1,975/wk
Employment rate
57.8%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,450,000
Languages at home
19.9%non-English
Most common: Greek, Turkish, Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Strathmore Heights sits up in the Moonee Valley Council hills, a smaller community where elevation and tree cover define the mood. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Schooling is a clear local strength compared with many peer areas.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Reported crime has been falling recently. An emerging neighbourhood feel is building here, with new households gradually reshaping local life.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities compared with similar metro suburbs, though community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Strathmore Heights snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$550/wk
Population (ERP)
1,118
+1.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.1%
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
#16
among Metro Melbourne · Emerging
Safety
26th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
71st
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
80th
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
- 49.9/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 37% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 2185th in Australia
- State rank
- 468th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #16 among Metro Melbourne · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #298 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
- $550
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $1,450,000
- Median price change
- +94%
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
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 (council median) · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
1,118(June 2025)
+1.1% annual · +2.6% over 5 years · 71th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.1%
- 5-year growth
- +2.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +12
- Change in 5 years
- +28
- Growth rank in VIC
- 71th 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 (~1,150), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,047
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,975
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 28 of 393
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 57.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 308 / 60 / 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)
- 34
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 21
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 30.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 524 residents
- State safety percentile
- 25.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -34.6%
Most common offence types
- A211 Fv Serious Assault2
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft5
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle8
- B49 Other Theft3
- C32 Drug Possession6
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 5
- Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
- 1,083
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 80th
School list
- Glenroy West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1031 · 60th percentile · LBOTE 73% · 333 students · Top SEA quarter 20% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Strathmore North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1116 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 51% · 632 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Oak Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1095 · 83th percentile · LBOTE 45% · 388 students · Top SEA quarter 39% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- St Christopher's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1083 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 727 students · Top SEA quarter 28% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →
- Tullamarine Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 997 · 45th percentile · LBOTE 41% · 206 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
8 public transport stops in this suburb
- Boeing Rd/Lockheed St
- Caravelle Cres/Mascoma St
- Mascoma St/Lockheed St
- Mascoma St/Lockheed St
- Palagia Ct/Mascoma St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
44 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 playgrounds · 17 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 5 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 8 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 22 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 12/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 4.78
Sport & outdoors(27)
- Boeing ReservePark
- Collier ReservePark
- Glenscott ReservePark
- Kingsford Smith Ulm ReservePark
- Mascoma Street ReservePark
251-309 Mascoma Street
- Playground
- Chris Lane FieldSports field
- Diamond 2Sports field
- Don Cornish FieldSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (17)
Transport(2)
2 bus stops
Other(7)
- Bench (5)
- Drinking water (2)
- Parking (2)
- Post Box
- Public toilets
- Shelter
- Waste Basket (3)
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
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Boeing ReservePark
- Collier ReservePark
- Glenscott ReservePark
- Kingsford Smith Ulm ReservePark
- Mascoma Street ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Broadmeadows Hospital (3.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 27
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 24.2
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 207 mm · ~26 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).
7 planning-related records
2021· 4 proposals
July 2021
- Construction of two dwellings13 VICKERS AVENUE STRATHMORE HEIGHTS 3041Lapsed
- Construction of two dwellings383 MASCOMA STREET STRATHMORE HEIGHTS 3041Lapsed
May 2021
- Construction of two double storey dwellings including basement garaging371 MASCOMA STREET STRATHMORE HEIGHTS 3041Withdrawn
March 2021
- VICSMART - Two Lot Subdivision26 De Havilland AvenuePermit issued by the RA
2020· 3 proposals
December 2020
- Construction of additions and alterations to an existing dwelling in a Special Building Overlay (SBO)386 Mascoma StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
- Construction of two dwellings338 Mascoma StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
- To permit construction of a proposed carport on the front (west) boundary. The setback will be 0 to 500mm in lieu of the required 7500mm.346 Mascoma StreetWithdrawn
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
6 active roadworks / incidents
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 05/10/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.TULLAMARINE OUT-MELROSE RAMP OF04 Oct 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 06/10/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.TULLAMARINE FREEWAY, ENGLISH-TULLAMARINE OUT RAMP ON05 Oct 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 06/10/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.TULLAMARINE FREEWAY, ENGLISH-TULLAMARINE OUT RAMP ON05 Oct 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 06/10/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.TULLAMARINE FREEWAY, ENGLISH-TULLAMARINE OUT RAMP ON05 Oct 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 11/10/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.TULLAMARINE FREEWAY, ENGLISH-TULLAMARINE OUT RAMP ON10 Oct 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 11/10/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.TULLAMARINE FREEWAY, ENGLISH-TULLAMARINE OUT RAMP ON10 Oct 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
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
- Maribyrnong
- Member of Parliament
- Jo BRISKEY (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 123,249
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.7%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -0.4 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 37.4%Labor 62.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.5 km away).
Coalition 35.9%Labor 64.1%
1.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Glenroy WestLabor 73.7% · Coalition 26.3% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- GowanbraeLabor 54.4% · Coalition 45.6% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Oak Park (Maribyrnong)Labor 68.1% · Coalition 31.9% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Strathmore NorthLabor 64.5% · Coalition 35.5% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
- Gladstone Park WestLabor 60.8% · Coalition 39.2% TPP (2025)2.1 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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