Strathmerton is a town in Victoria, 247 km from Melbourne CBD, around 2 hours 50 minutes by car. Population is 1,072; the median age is 38 and the median household income is $73,008 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the lower-middle tier nationally. The town grew 1.9% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $210 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,127. Strathmerton is characterised by high flood risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. All 1 school within the town boundary rank above the state average, and walkability is low.
Is Strathmerton a good town?
Strathmerton scores a D (30/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on transit and safety.
Mixed results
1 school · 1 above peer schools
Car-dependent
Walkability 0/100 · 247 km · 172 min drive to Melbourne
Median available
Median $348K
High flood risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 32/100 · Flood 87/100
Below-average income
SEIFA decile 3/10 · median age 38 · 1,072 residents
Liveability Rating
30 / 100 · Ranked #717 in VICEach bar is Strathmerton's rank among VIC suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
How do you rate the liveability in Strathmerton?
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Our score
30 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
Residents say
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Median House Price
Public listings dataStrathmerton's house market is moving lower: the median sale price reached $348,000, roughly 18% below where it sat a year earlier. That said, only nine sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level.
Houses
$348,000
Based on only 9 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Typically sold in 53 days — median across 4 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 6 sales $342K
Land
$635,000
Based on only 5 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Strathmerton are currently listed at around $414,000 on average, with the typical listing on the market for 6 days. Based on 18 houses listed in the past six months.
$414K
18 houses listed in the last 6 months — typical time on market 6 days.
18 of the suburb's 362 dwellings (5.0%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Strathmerton rent for around $400 a week on average, based on 4 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$400/wk
4 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
5 rentals advertised against an estimated 77 rented homes (6.5%) in the last 6 months.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$400/week ($21,000 a year) on a $414,000 median
Based on a small sample (4 listings) — indicative only.
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is Strathmerton safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Strathmerton sits in the low band, with 23 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 57% on the prior year.
23 offences
56.6% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20259 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the town carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
One school serve Strathmerton, and the cohort skews above peer-suburb performance. Strathmerton Primary School leads the pack.
- • 58 students in one school (avg 58)
Primary
Walkability
Strathmerton is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Strathmerton.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 471
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Moira: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this town alone — this town's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Strathmerton is home to about 1,100 residents, with a median age of 38, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $73,000 a year, with unemployment at 3.3%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
1,072
Median Age
38
Median Household Income
$73,008/yr
Census Median Rent
$210/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,127/mo
Avg Household Size
2.7
Median Personal Income
$34,424/yr
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
Unoccupied Dwellings
10.5%
Total Dwellings
362
Owner-Occupier Rate
78.6%
Houses
97.5%
Rental Stress
15.0%
Mortgage Stress
18.5%
Work From Home
14.4%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 80.4%
- English Spoken at Home
- 87.9%
- Employment Rate
- 60%
- Completed Year 12
- 25.3%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
10 residents (0.9%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
4.0% of residents (40) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Melbourne (26).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 1,010 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,908 a year through Moira based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 98%
- Infrastructure and transport 1%
- Zones under 1% 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the town around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Moira
In the year to August 2026, 332 new dwellings were approved across Moira. That mix is 287 houses and 45 units. Approvals are down 70.3% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Registered Aboriginal Party for this area is Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation (appointed 2007).
Registered Aboriginal Parties are appointed by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal cultural heritage for their area. They are the body to contact about cultural heritage here.
Climate & Setting
from Numurkah, 20.1 kmDry climate.
- Elevation
- 111 m
- above sea level, at the town centre
- Annual rainfall
- 458 mm
- 49 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the town centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
4 facilities within 5 km- 3.7 kmCheese and Other Dairy Product ManufacturingTop reported: Carbon monoxide · Oxides of Nitrogen · Total Volatile Organic Compounds
- 4.5 km
- 4.8 km
- 4.9 km
EV adoption
In postcode 3641, 0 of 1,365 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.9% (12 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 0.9%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3641, 337 rooftop-solar systems totalling 2.5 MW have been installed since 2001, against 556 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 11 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
1 first-home grant was paid in postcode 3641 in 2025-26, rank 213 of 298 Victorian postcodes. The most was 14, in 2005-06.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Mortgage repayments
Land transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with State Revenue Office Victoria
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with State Revenue Office Victoria.
At $348,000 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with State Revenue Office Victoria.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Sam Birrell The Nationals
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sam Birrell | 35.6% | 64.4% | +35.6 |
| 2022 | Sam Birrell | 32.9% | 67.2% | -2.9 |
| 2019 | Damian Drum | 30.0% | 70.0% | -2.5 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact town's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Kim O'Keeffe The Nationals
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Kim O'Keeffe NP | 56.8% | 25.7% | 74.3% |
| 2018 | Suzanna Sheed IND | 55.3% | 38.3% | 61.7% |
| 2014 | Suzanna Sheed IND | 52.6% | 36.7% | 63.3% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this town's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
Looking at a specific address in Strathmerton?
Every figure above is a town average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 1,072 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Strathmerton
Is Strathmerton a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Strathmerton is low (32/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Strathmerton?
Strathmerton has no recorded bushfire history. Flood overlays cover a high share of it (87/100). These are town-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Strathmerton a good place to live?
Strathmerton has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of D (30/100), ranked against other VIC suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Strathmerton?
Strathmerton, VIC had a population of 1,072 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Strathmerton, VIC?
The postcode for Strathmerton, VIC is 3641.
How far is Strathmerton from Melbourne?
Strathmerton is 247 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 172 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Strathmerton?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Strathmerton was $73,008 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Strathmerton?
The median advertised rent in Strathmerton is $400 a week for houses (4 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Strathmerton?
The median age of residents in Strathmerton was 38 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Strathmerton?
There is 1 school inside the Strathmerton boundary: 1 above similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
What is the weather like in Strathmerton?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Strathmerton, Numurkah (20.1 km away), 458 mm of rain a year over 49 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Strathmerton?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Strathmerton belong to?
Strathmerton sits within the Moira local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Strathmerton?
The average residential rates bill through Moira is $1,908 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Strathmerton?
Across Moira, 332 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 70.3% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Strathmerton in?
Strathmerton sits within the federal Division of Nicholls, currently held by Sam Birrell (The Nationals).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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