Strathdale (Vic.)

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Following assessment of ABS demographic data updates for the wider region and new address entries validated by Districts since the Census, the population of the suburb of Strathdale is estimated to be approximately 5,659 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 97 residents (1.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 5,756 individuals. This shift is calculated from a resident population count of 5,657, which was calculated by Districts using the most recent ABS ERP publication (June 2025) alongside 65 validated new addresses added since the Census date. This size of population yields a density of 1,607 persons per square kilometer, a figure that exceeds the average for Australian locations analyzed by Districts. In recent times, population gains were almost exclusively driven by overseas migration.

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The suburb of Strathdale features a highly educated workforce with a strong presence in essential services, showing an unemployment rate of only 2.8% and an estimated employment growth of 0.8% over the preceding year, according to Districts' compiled statistical area data. In March 2026, there were 2,631 residents in employment, while the unemployment rate was 0.9% below the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, and workforce participation sat slightly lower than typical levels (56.9% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic.). Census records indicate that a moderate 18.8% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns.

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Compiled postcode-level ATO data released for the 2023 financial year shows that taxpayers in the suburb of Strathdale had a median income of $52,574, with the average income recorded at $68,768. These figures are slightly higher than national averages and compare to median and average incomes of $50,954 and $62,728 across Regional Vic. based on the same dataset. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $57,632 for the median and $75,383 for the average. Census records show that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Strathdale are moderate, falling within the 37th to 47th percentiles. Income distribution data indicates that the weekly earnings bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 accounts for 30.0% of the population (1,697 residents), mirroring the wider regional trend where of the workforce falls in this bracket. Housing expenses are manageable, with residents keeping of their income, though disposable income is below average at the nd percentile, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the th decile.

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An analysis of residential structures in the suburb of Strathdale at the time of the latest Census showed that 87.5% of homes were separate houses and 12.6% were other dwelling types (such as townhouses, apartments, or alternative housing), compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings in Regional Vic. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Strathdale were notably higher than the regional average, with 46.2% of homes owned outright, while the remaining properties were mortgaged (28.4%) or rented (25.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,517, which is higher than the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, and the median weekly rent was $300, compared to the regional figure of $285. On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Strathdale are significantly below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also much lower than the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households in the suburb of Strathdale at 67.4%, which includes couples with children at 25.6%, couples without children at 30.6%, and single parent households at 10.6%. The remaining 32.6% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 30.4% and group households accounting for 2.1%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.

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The educational profile of the suburb of Strathdale is prominent within the region, with university degree completion rates (29.9% of residents aged 15 and over) exceeding both the Rest of Vic. average of 21.7% and the wider SA3 average of 23.6%, demonstrating a strong local focus on tertiary education. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 19.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.3% and graduate diplomas at 4.8%. Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 33.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.4% and certificates at 20.8%.

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An assessment of public transport shows 25 active transport stops in service within the suburb of Strathdale. These stops are connected to 5 distinct routes, which combine to offer 743 passenger trips each week. Transport connectivity is classified as good, with residents living an average of 244 meters from their closest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, the majority of commuters travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 94%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.4 cars per home. Approximately 18.8% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators in the suburb of Strathdale align closely with national averages, based on Districts' evaluation of death rates and the occurrence of chronic illnesses, showing typical rates of common medical conditions across both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance is relatively high, covering roughly 54% of the population (~3,056 residents), compared to 50.5% in Regional Vic.

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The suburb of Strathdale has a lower level of cultural diversity than average, with 89.2% of the population born in Australia, 91.4% holding citizenship, and 93.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 52.6% of residents. However, the most distinct disproportionate representation is seen in Judaism, which makes up 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% recorded across Regional Vic.

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With a median age of 45 years, the suburb of Strathdale is slightly older than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and significantly older than the national median of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket has a notable concentration (12.2% of the local population) compared to Regional Vic., while 45 - 54 year-olds are less represented (10.9%). Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has increased from 10.0% to 12.2%, and the 35 to 44 age cohort has grown from 10.9% to 12.0%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.7% to 10.9%. Demographic projections indicate that the age profile in the suburb of Strathdale will shift notably by . The cohort aged to is expected to grow substantially, increasing by people () from to while the numbers of residents aged to and to are projected to contract.

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Strathdale currently has an estimated 294 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 178 children aged 0-2 and 118 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 11% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 35% by 2041 (to approximately 397 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 445. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 9.1 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.