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Victoria · Postcode 3862
Stratford postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 187 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Stratford at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Stratford vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Stratford | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,419 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $290 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,308 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 39 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Stratford is a locality 187 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3862. It falls within the Latrobe - Gippsland region. The local government area is Wellington.
According to the 2021 Census, Stratford has a population of 2,980 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,419, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 51 (1.7% of residents).
Housing in Stratford includes a median weekly rent of $290, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,308, with 1,151 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 87.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Stratford scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Schools in Stratford include St Patrick's School and Stratford Primary School.
Stratford is part of the Wellington statistical area in Victoria.
Stratford details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3862 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 2,980 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,419/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $719/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $290 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,308 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 153.7 km² |
| Population Density | 19/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,151 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 51 (1.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -37.966667 |
| Longitude | 147.083333 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 187 km |
| Region (SA4) | Latrobe - Gippsland |
| Area (SA3) | Wellington |
| Local Government | Wellington |
| Federal Electorate | Gippsland |
| State Electorate | Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 595 (20.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 332 (11.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 729 (24.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 710 (23.8%) |
| 65+ years | 610 (20.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 320 (10.7%) |
| Asthma | 304 (10.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 146 (4.9%) |
| Diabetes | 143 (4.8%) |
| Cancer | 87 (2.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 62 (2.1%) |
| Dementia | 11 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 21 (1.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 291 (25.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 487 (42.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 335 (29.5%) |
Schools in Stratford
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Stratford. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Stratford
Same Postcode (3862)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.