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VIC · Melton Council

Strathtulloh, VIC, 3338

Current weather

11.8°CRain showers

89% humidity · 32 km/h wind · 15.8° / 10.5° today · 6.1 mm rain

Desirability index

9.9/100

#438 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Strathtulloh is a smaller suburban community in the Melton area, home to around 3,997 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 489 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+9%), roughly 122.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 8 public transport stops within the suburb, 4 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.

Population

Population
3,997
Median age
29
Median household income / week
$2,188
Dwelling vacancy
3.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
42 of 1,230
Median monthly mortgage
$1,950
Employment rate
71.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
74 / 24 / 0

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)
489
Against the person
82
Against property
326
Rate per 1,000 residents
122.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 49 residents
State safety percentile
81.1th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+8.9%

Most common offence types

  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft47
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle59
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store74
  • B49 Other Theft62
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order37

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,024
  • Strathtulloh Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

8 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Astley Dr/Bridge Rd
  • Atherstone Bvd/Bridge Rd
  • Cobblebank Station/Coach St
  • Diamond Pde/Bridge Rd
  • Wembley Ave/Bridge Rd

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

4 active roadworks / incidents

  • Ferris Road - Melton - Ferris Road RoadworksFerris Road - Melton23 Jun 2026 – 15 Jul 2026
  • LXRP (Level Crossing Removal Project) activities occurring between 09/06/2026 and 20/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.HOLLINGSWORTH DRIVE, FERRIS ROAD08 Jun 2026 – 19 Jul 2026
  • LXRP (Level Crossing Removal Project) activities occurring between 22/06/2026 and 16/07/2026 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 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.HOLLINGSWORTH DRIVE, FERRIS ROAD21 Jun 2026 – 15 Jul 2026
  • LXRP (Level Crossing Removal Project) activities occurring between 23/06/2026 and 15/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HOLLINGSWORTH DRIVE, FERRIS ROAD22 Jun 2026 – 14 Jul 2026

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).

22 planning-related records

2021· 10 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Amendment to use and development of the land as a child care centre an d erection and display of non-illuminated business identification signage
    1156 MOUNT COTTRELL ROAD STRATHTULLOH 3338In progress

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works by carrying out alterations and extensions to an existing outbuilding on the land.
    83-85 STRATHTULLOH CIRCUIT STRATHTULLOH 3338Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Amendment to a Multi-lot staged subdivision and creation of reserves
    115-123 ALFRED ROAD STRATHTULLOH 3338Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Construction of one single storey dwelling on a lot less than 300m2 in area
    51 Azadi CrescentNo permit required

  • April 2021

  • Development of land for extension to an existing shed and an additiona l shed
    30 Strathtulloh CircuitPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Creation of an easement
    7A Milton PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Staged multi lot subdivision and the creation of reserves
    363-437 FERRIS ROAD STRATHTULLOH 3338Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for a pergola attached to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres.
    4 Gidea PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Amendment multi lot subdivision and creation of reserves
    439-735 FERRIS ROAD STRATHTULLOH 3338Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to a multi lot subdivision and creation of reserves
    342 Ferris RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 12 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Use and development of the land as a childcare centre
    1156 Mount Cottrell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for a vehicle store and associated reducti on in car parking requirements.
    1390-1474 MOUNT COTTRELL ROAD STRATHTULLOH 3338Withdrawn
  • Staged multi lot subdivision and the creation of reserves
    1152-1154 MOUNT COTTRELL ROAD STRATHTULLOH 3338Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for a Dwelling and ancillary shed.
    2 Wedge-Tailed CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Removal of native vegetation within a road reserve in accordance with the endorsed plans
    1156 Mount Cottrell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Buildings and works comprising an extension to the existing dwelling.
    42 Strathtulloh CircuitPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm
    21 Juliete StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Erection and display of two temporary promotion signs in accordance with the endorsed plans
    1156-1184 Mount Cottrell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Buildings and works comprising an extension to the existing dwelling.
    95-97 Strathtulloh CircuitPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of one double storey dwelling on a lot less than 300m2 in area
    8 Basildon CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works comprising the construction of a car port and veran dah to a dwelling
    9 Neyland StreetWithdrawn

  • February 2020

  • Amended plans associated with a permit for Buildings and works compris ing a single storey extension to an existing dwelling.
    26 Strathtulloh CircuitPermit 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

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

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

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Atherstone Adventure ParkPark
  • Bridge Road Recreation ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • STRATHTULLOH HOMESTEADNH0317
  • STRATHTULLOH HOMESTEADNH0317

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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)
19
Parks (OSM)
19

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
9.9/100
Cohort rank
#438 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • STRATHTULLOH HOMESTEADheritageNH0317
  • STRATHTULLOH HOMESTEADheritageNH0317
  • Atherstone Adventure Parkgovernmentpark
  • Bridge Road Recreation Reservegovernmentpark
  • Amended plans associated with a permit for Buildings and works compris ing a single storey extension to an existing dwelling.planning26 Strathtulloh CircuitLodged 11 Feb 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment multi lot subdivision and creation of reservesplanning439-735 FERRIS ROAD STRATHTULLOH 3338Lodged 14 Jan 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to a Multi-lot staged subdivision and creation of reservesplanning115-123 ALFRED ROAD STRATHTULLOH 3338Lodged 26 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to a multi lot subdivision and creation of reservesplanning342 Ferris RoadLodged 14 Jan 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to use and development of the land as a child care centre an d erection and display of non-illuminated business identification signageplanning1156 MOUNT COTTRELL ROAD STRATHTULLOH 3338Lodged 15 Sep 2021 · In progress
  • Building and works comprising the construction of a car port and veran dah to a dwellingplanning9 Neyland StreetLodged 15 Jun 2020 · Withdrawn

Data sources & freshness

  • Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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