Strathdale

VIC 3550 • Rest of VIC

5,756
Population (2021)
$41,132
Median Income
3.52 km²
Area
$300/wk
Median Rent
EstablishedSuburbanFamily-FriendlyAffordablePeaceful

About Strathdale

Strathdale is a residential suburb in the eastern part of Bendigo, within the City of Greater Bendigo council area in central Victoria, approximately 150 kilometres north of Melbourne. With a population of 5,756 and a median age of 46, the suburb is home predominantly to established families and older residents who favour the quieter outer reaches of the Bendigo urban area. The suburb covers around 3.5 square kilometres at an elevation of 246 metres, featuring typical Australian suburban housing at accessible price points.

Local amenities include an ALDI supermarket, and residents are well-positioned to access Bendigo's broader services including the city centre, La Trobe University Bendigo campus, and the Bendigo Health hospital precinct. The suburb has a calm, suburban character with a mix of families and retirees enjoying the lifestyle that Bendigo's outer neighbourhoods offer. A median weekly rent of 00 reflects the area's relative affordability compared to Melbourne, making Strathdale an appealing option for both owner-occupiers and renters.

Strathdale falls under postcode 3550 and is governed by Greater Bendigo Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bendigo East (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3550
Urban Area
East Bendigo
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.77°, 144.32°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
3.52 km²
Elevation
246m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • ALDI
    Edwards Road 90 - 92, Strathdale VIC 3550

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
46 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
4.4%

92 state housing + 11 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,663
Census 2021
5,756
1.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,500
Income 2021
$41,132
26.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,906
Born Overseas 593

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 113
  • 2. India 62
  • 3. New Zealand 40
  • 4. Philippines 36
  • 5. China 34
  • 6. Sri Lanka 29
  • 7. Malaysia 23
  • 8. South Africa 22
  • 9. Scotland 19
  • 10. Italy 18

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,532
Australian 2,231
Irish 909
Scottish 720
German 277
Italian 230
Chinese 132
Australian Aboriginal 95
Dutch 91
Indian 83

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,263
Both parents born in Australia
757
Both parents born overseas
464
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.4%
No Religion
41.7%
Hinduism
1.0%
Buddhism
1.0%
Islam
0.6%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
266 (4.6%)
5-14 years
707 (12.3%)
15-19 years
333 (5.8%)
20-24 years
300 (5.2%)
25-34 years
579 (10.1%)
35-44 years
628 (10.9%)
45-54 years
731 (12.7%)
55-64 years
783 (13.6%)
65-74 years
802 (13.9%)
75-84 years
450 (7.8%)
85+ years
185 (3.2%)

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