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VIC · Melton Council

Strathtulloh, 3338

Est. population · Jun 2025

6,479

Growth (1 yr)

+10.1%

Growth (5 yr)

+108.9%

Median age

29

Median income

$2,188/wk

Employment rate

71.3%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$615,000

Languages at home

57%non-English

Most common: Punjabi, Tagalog, Filipino

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

45/100
Average

Top 47% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 89% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Heritage area
  • High desirability
What Strathtulloh is known for: Excellent transport, Education hub, Heritage area, High desirability

Suburb profile

Strathtulloh is a practical mid-sized suburb in Melton Council, with a familiar suburban feel rather than a self-contained town centre. The community skews younger, with plenty of young families in the mix. A large share of residents were born overseas, and languages other than English are widely spoken at home.

Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.

Buyers typically pay more than the metro middle for a home here. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.

Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because growth momentum and safety lag behind, despite relative strength in housing affordability, plus community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Strathtulloh snapshot

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

Median house price

$615k

0.0% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

6,479

+10% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

3.4%

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

#143

among Metro Melbourne · Growth area

Safety

65th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

99th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

8/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

57th

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
45.0/100 — Average
State standing
Top 47% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2926th in Australia
State rank
598th in VIC
Peer rank
#143 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#340 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$615,000
Median price change
0%

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

6,479(June 2025)

+10.1% annual · +108.9% over 5 years · 99th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+10.1%
5-year growth
+108.9%
Change in 1 year
+596
Change in 5 years
+3,377
Growth rank in VIC
99th 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 (~27,350), extrapolated at +33.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

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)
1,156 / 24 / 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 increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
489
Against the person
82
Against property
326
Rate per 1,000 residents
75.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 49 residents
State safety percentile
65.1th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+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

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
1,024
Median ICSEA percentile
57th
School list
  • Strathtulloh Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1024 · 57th percentile · LBOTE 78% · 1,350 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

19 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

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

15 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 19 parks mapped in suburb
  • Well connected by public transport — 19 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
29/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
4.75
Community(1)
  • Kolorer CollegeSchool
Sport & outdoors(14)
  • Park (14)

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

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Atherstone Adventure ParkPark
  • Bridge Road Recreation ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

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

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

Nearest hospital
Melton Health Hub (6.1 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
245
Participants per 1,000 residents
37.8

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
26° / 12°
Rainfall
128 mm · ~16 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 10°
Rainfall
124 mm · ~16 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
149 mm · ~19 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 8°
Rainfall
182 mm · ~23 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).

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

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 heritage places

  • STRATHTULLOH HOMESTEADNH0317
  • STRATHTULLOH HOMESTEADNH0317

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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
Hawke
Member of Parliament
Sam RAE (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
118,785
Turnout (2025)
91.1%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
0.0 pp

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 42.4%Labor 57.6%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 7.4 km away).

Coalition 35.0%Labor 65.0%

7.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +0.7 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • StrathtullohLabor 65.7% · Coalition 34.3% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
  • Melton SouthLabor 68.5% · Coalition 31.5% TPP (2025)3.3 km away
  • CoburnLabor 62.7% · Coalition 37.3% TPP (2025)4.6 km away
  • BrookfieldLabor 64.8% · Coalition 35.2% TPP (2025)5.7 km away
  • MeltonLabor 59.8% · Coalition 40.2% TPP (2025)5.7 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)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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

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