Strathfieldsaye
VIC 3551 · Greater Bendigo
6,850 (2021) → 7,508 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Strathfieldsaye is a high growth suburb in Greater Bendigo, VIC 3551, about 124km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $708K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 25/100, and is about 124km inland. Strathfieldsaye has an overall score of 41/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3551 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.99%), India (0.93%), New Zealand (0.61%), South Africa (0.51%), Philippines (0.5%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.42%), Malayalam (0.42%), Punjabi (0.32%), Filipino (0.32%), Urdu (0.23%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1034 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Francis of the Fields SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1093
- Strathfieldsaye Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1038
Nearby (within 10km)
- Catherine McAuley College - Coolock CampusSecondary · Catholic · 4km
- Victory Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.5kmICSEA 1077
- Eppalock Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 1043
- Kennington Primary School-Bendigo Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government · 5.6km
- Kennington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 979
- Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 1016
- Spring Gully Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 1056
- St Therese's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.6kmICSEA 1076
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Multi BendigoSecondary · Independent · 7km
- Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College Bendigo Teaching UnitSecondary · Government · 7.2km
- Quarry Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.5kmICSEA 1037
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.9kmICSEA 1064
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
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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 Strathfieldsaye
Is Strathfieldsaye safe?
Strathfieldsaye has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,431 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Strathfieldsaye?
In Strathfieldsaye, the .
How far is Strathfieldsaye from Melbourne CBD?
Strathfieldsaye is about 124.4 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Strathfieldsaye?
Strathfieldsaye has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1066 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Strathfieldsaye?
Strathfieldsaye has a transport score of 25/100 and 46 bus stops.