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Strathmore Heights

VIC 3041 · Moonee Valley

1,047 (2021)1,091 est. (2025) · High Growth

79
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

1,047
Population
$1.01M
Median house (2024)
82
Safety score
82
Transport score

Strathmore Heights is a high growth suburb in Moonee Valley, VIC 3041, about 13km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.01M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 82/100, and is about 14km inland. Strathmore Heights has an overall score of 79/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 82/100.

12.6 km
To Melbourne CBD
13.9 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
560 m
To nearest station
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Demographics

1,047
Population
42
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,975
vs NSW median+6.8%
Median taxable income (individual)$69,716/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↑ +17%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 3041 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher42.1%
Born in Australia78.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse308 / 0 / 60

Top countries of birth: India (3.06%), Greece (1.53%), Italy (1.53%), England (1.43%), New Zealand (1.15%)

Top languages: Greek (2.96%), Turkish (2.39%), Italian (2.2%), Arabic (1.53%), Sinhal (1.15%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.01M+8.7%
Median house (2024)
Data not available
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

82
Residential

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:

2
Break & enter dwelling191/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
3
Motor vehicle theft287/100k
4
Domestic assault382/100k
RobberyNot reported
1
Non-domestic assault96/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 31 (all categories, latest year)2,961 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

73

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

227
Within 10km0 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1041 (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)

  • Penola Catholic College - Glenroy CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.1km
  • Glenroy West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1031
  • Strathmore North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1116
  • Oak Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1095
  • Tullamarine Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 997
  • St Christopher's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1083
  • St Francis de Sales SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1085
  • School of the Good ShepherdPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1046
  • Essendon Keilor College-Niddrie CampusSecondary · Government · 2.4km
  • Glenroy Specialist SchoolCombined · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 987
  • Niddrie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1052
  • Gladstone Views Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 997

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

82
8Bus
CBD commute (est.)50 min (bus)
Nearest train stationAirport West/Matthews Ave #59 (560 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate1.4% · vs VIC avg 4.5% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
11.5%
Education & Training
10.7%
Construction
10.0%
Professional, Scientific & Technical
10.0%
Retail Trade
8.8%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

26.0°C
Summer max
13.5°C
Winter max
530mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

120 in suburbSupermarkets
130 in suburbCafes/Rest.
443 in suburbParks
221 in suburbPlaygrounds
16317 in suburbPools
110 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
201 in suburbGPs
152 in suburbPharmacies
120 in suburbChildcare
40 in suburbLibraries
14610 in suburbSports fields
3Vets

In this suburb

1Public toilets
Air qualityExcellent air quality (86/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalSunshine Hospital (8.7 km)
Nearest vet1.6 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (7.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

97

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

11
Gyms
9
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
146
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

99

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

44
Parks
1
Nature reserves
54
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
10
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

80

Cultural hotspot

Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
4
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Places of Worship

4
Christian0 in suburb
5
Muslim0 in suburb
1
Hindu0 in suburb
Total within 3km10
In this suburb0

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 Growth
Annual growth rate1.03%
Projected population 20411,370
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Strathmore Heights

Is Strathmore Heights safe?

Strathmore Heights has a residential safety score of 82/100, 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 2,961 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Strathmore Heights?

In Strathmore Heights, the .

How far is Strathmore Heights from Melbourne CBD?

Strathmore Heights is about 12.6 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 50 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Strathmore Heights?

Strathmore Heights has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Strathmore Heights?

Strathmore Heights has a transport score of 82/100 and 8 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.