Stratford
VIC 3862 · Wellington
2,980 (2021) → 3,153 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Stratford is a moderate growth suburb in Wellington, VIC 3862, about 189km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $446K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 69/100, and is about 38km inland. Stratford has an overall score of 48/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 88/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.89%), New Zealand (1.28%), Netherlands (0.47%), Scotland (0.4%), South Africa (0.34%)
Top languages: Italian (0.37%), Filipino (0.2%), Indonesian (0.2%), Afrikaans (0.1%), Spanish (0.1%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 987 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1020
- Stratford Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 990
Nearby (within 10km)
- Airly Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 951
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Stratford
Is Stratford safe?
Stratford has a residential safety score of 88/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,987 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Stratford?
In Stratford, the .
How far is Stratford from Melbourne CBD?
Stratford is about 189.1 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Stratford?
Stratford has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1005 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Stratford?
Stratford has a transport score of 69/100, including 1 train station and 6 bus stops.