Strathfieldsaye Postcode

Victoria

3551
Postcode for Strathfieldsaye, VIC
Phone area code: 03 · 124 km from Melbourne · Pop. 6,850
6,850
Population
36
Median Age
$2,237
Household Income/wk
$400
Median Rent/wk
9/10
SEIFA Advantage
30.1
Area (km²)
Did you know? Strathfieldsaye has a population of 6,850 with a median age of 36.

Located in Victoria, Strathfieldsaye is a locality approximately 124 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Strathfieldsaye is 3551, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.

According to the 2021 Census, Strathfieldsaye has a population of 6,850 (3,372 males, 3,482 females). The median age is 36 years.

The median weekly household income in Strathfieldsaye is $2,237, with a median personal income of $924 per week.

The median weekly rent is $400 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.

In terms of birthplace, 97% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are India (64), New Zealand (42), and South Africa (35).

92.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.4% speak another language.

The employment rate in Strathfieldsaye shows 3,508 people employed (1,979 full-time, 1,308 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.4%.

The most common occupations are professionals (861), managers (341), and technicians & trades (276).

On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Strathfieldsaye has an IRSAD score of 1047 placing it in decile 9 (very advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.

Strathfieldsaye covers an area of 30.1 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 228 persons per km².

Statistically, Strathfieldsaye sits within the Campaspe area, part of the broader Shepparton region. It falls under the Mount Alexander local government area.

The federal electorate for Strathfieldsaye is Nicholls (Rural).

Strathfieldsaye Details

Postcode3551
StateVictoria (VIC)
Phone Area Code03
Population (2021)6,850
Median Age36 years
Median Household Income$2,237/week
Median Personal Income$924/week
Median Weekly Rent$400
Median Monthly Mortgage$1,733
Average Household Size3.0 persons
Area30.1 km²
Population Density228/km²
Total Dwellings2,230
Completed Year 1243.0%
Australian Citizens94.0%
Indigenous Population76 (1.1%)
Unemployment Rate3.4%
SEIFA IRSAD Decile9/10 (very advantaged)
Latitude-36.8000
Longitude144.3667
Distance from Melbourne124 km
Region (SA4)Shepparton
Area (SA3)Campaspe
Local GovernmentMount Alexander
Federal ElectorateNicholls

Age Profile

0–14 years1,712 (25.0%)
15–24 years820 (12.0%)
25–44 years1,755 (25.6%)
45–64 years1,596 (23.3%)
65+ years965 (14.1%)

Health Conditions (2021 Census)

Mental Health673 (9.8%)
Asthma315 (4.6%)
Arthritis240 (3.5%)
Diabetes152 (2.2%)
Heart Disease145 (2.1%)
Cancer95 (1.4%)
Lung Condition83 (1.2%)
Dementia6 (0.1%)

Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.

Motor Vehicles per Dwelling

No vehicle15 (0.7%)
1 vehicle476 (21.5%)
2 vehicles1,105 (49.9%)
3+ vehicles620 (28.0%)

Schools in Strathfieldsaye

St Francis of the Fields School
Primary · Cath · ICSEA 1093 · 614 students
Strathfieldsaye Primary School
Primary · Gov · ICSEA 1038 · 538 students

Nearby Suburbs in Campaspe