Strathdale
VIC 3550 · Greater Bendigo
5,756 (2021) → 5,761 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Strathdale is a high growth suburb in Greater Bendigo, VIC 3550, about 130km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $639K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 57/100, and is about 130km inland. Strathdale has an overall score of 64/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 79/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3550 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.96%), India (1.08%), New Zealand (0.69%), Philippines (0.63%), China (0.59%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.94%), Punjabi (0.54%), Arabic (0.38%), Italian (0.35%), Hindi (0.3%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1000 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kennington Primary School-Bendigo Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government · 0.5km
- Kennington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 979
- St Therese's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1076
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Multi BendigoSecondary · Independent · 1.8km
- Victory Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1077
- Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1016
- Catherine McAuley College - Coolock CampusSecondary · Catholic · 2.1km
- Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College Bendigo Teaching UnitSecondary · Government · 2.2km
- DOXA School BendigoSecondary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 961
- St Kilian's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1059
- Bendigo Senior Secondary College-Netschool CampusSecondary · Government · 3.2km
- Quarry Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1037
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Strathdale
Is Strathdale safe?
Strathdale has a residential safety score of 79/100, 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 4,135 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Strathdale?
In Strathdale, the .
How far is Strathdale from Melbourne CBD?
Strathdale is about 129.8 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Strathdale?
Strathdale has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Strathdale?
Strathdale has a transport score of 57/100 and 25 bus stops.