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Victoria · Postcode 3551
Strathfieldsaye postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 124 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Strathfieldsaye 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.
Where Strathfieldsaye ranks: household income is in the top 25% of VIC suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in VIC; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Strathfieldsaye vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Strathfieldsaye | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,237 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $400 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 36 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% -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.
Strathfieldsaye is a locality 124 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3551. It falls within the Shepparton region. The local government area is Greater Bendigo.
According to the 2021 Census, Strathfieldsaye has a population of 6,850 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $2,237, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 76 (1.1% of residents).
Housing in Strathfieldsaye includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 2,230 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 86.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Strathfieldsaye scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Schools in Strathfieldsaye include St Francis of the Fields School and Strathfieldsaye Primary School.
Strathfieldsaye is part of the Campaspe statistical area in Victoria.
Strathfieldsaye details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3551 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 6,850 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,237/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $924/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 30.1 km² |
| Population Density | 228/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,230 |
| Australian Citizens | 94.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 76 (1.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -36.8 |
| Longitude | 144.366667 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 124 km |
| Region (SA4) | Shepparton |
| Area (SA3) | Campaspe |
| Local Government | Greater Bendigo |
| Federal Electorate | Bendigo |
| State Electorate | Ripon (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,712 (25.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 820 (12.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,755 (25.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,596 (23.3%) |
| 65+ years | 965 (14.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 661 (9.6%) |
| Arthritis | 588 (8.6%) |
| Diabetes | 252 (3.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 237 (3.5%) |
| Cancer | 201 (2.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 77 (1.1%) |
| Dementia | 16 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 15 (0.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 476 (21.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,105 (49.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 620 (28.0%) |
Schools in Strathfieldsaye
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Strathfieldsaye. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Strathfieldsaye
Same Postcode (3551)
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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.