Strathmore

VIC 3041 • Greater Melbourne

8,980
Population (2021)
$53,040
Median Income
3.45 km²
Area
68m
Elevation
Leafy SuburbFamily-FriendlyInner NorthwestGood Schools

About Strathmore

Strathmore is an established suburb in Melbourne's inner northwest, located 10 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Moonee Valley. With a population of 8,980, this leafy residential area features tree-lined streets and quality period homes. Named after Scotland's Valley of Strathmore by early settler Thomas Napier, the suburb has strong European heritage—particularly Italian—reflected in its demographics and character.

Life in Strathmore offers a family-friendly environment with excellent schools including the highly-regarded Strathmore Secondary College. Napier Park preserves a rare stand of River Red Gums, while the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail provides cycling and walking access. The suburb attracts established families and professionals who appreciate its leafy character, quality schools, and easy city access. Former Victorian Premier John Brumby is among its notable residents.

Strathmore falls under postcode 3041 and is governed by Moonee Valley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Essendon (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3041
Urban Area
Moonee Valley
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.73°, 144.92°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
3.45 km²
Elevation
68m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Strathmore
0.8 km
10 min
Essendon
1.5 km
18 min
Oak Park
2 km
25 min

Bus Services

  • 513 — Airport West / Essendon Station 10-15 min
  • 510 — Moonee Ponds 10 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
10 km
By Train
18-22 min (from Strathmore Station)
By Bus
30-35 min
By Car (Peak)
25-35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15-20 min

🛣️ Tullamarine Freeway provides fast airport access (10 min)

Walkability Very Walkable

Local village shops, schools, and station all walkable

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$450
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,579
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
41 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,419
Census 2021
8,980
6.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$43,056
Income 2021
$53,040
23.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,037
Born Overseas 1,742

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Italy 192
  • 2. England 168
  • 3. India 166
  • 4. Turkey 99
  • 5. China 98
  • 6. New Zealand 92
  • 7. Vietnam 81
  • 8. Sri Lanka 66
  • 9. Greece 59
  • 10. Malaysia 51
  • 11. Ireland 34
  • 12. Germany 33
  • 13. Lebanon 31
  • 14. United States 28
  • 15. Iraq 27

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,432
English 2,317
Italian 1,585
Irish 1,178
Scottish 667
Greek 471
Indian 286
German 275
Chinese 272
Maltese 237

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,348
Both parents born in Australia
3,215
Both parents born overseas
1,195
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
56.4%
No Religion
31.4%
Islam
4.4%
Hinduism
2.0%
Buddhism
1.6%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
357 (4.0%)
5-14 years
1,334 (14.9%)
15-19 years
704 (7.8%)
20-24 years
566 (6.3%)
25-34 years
821 (9.1%)
35-44 years
1,151 (12.8%)
45-54 years
1,422 (15.8%)
55-64 years
1,197 (13.3%)
65-74 years
847 (9.4%)
75-84 years
387 (4.3%)
85+ years
188 (2.1%)

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