Strathmore
VIC 3041 · Moonee Valley
8,980 (2021) → 9,361 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Strathmore is a high growth suburb in Moonee Valley, VIC 3041, about 10km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.50M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 81/100, and is about 12km inland. Strathmore has an overall score of 83/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 93/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3041 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Italy (2.14%), England (1.87%), India (1.85%), Turkey (1.1%), China (1.09%)
Top languages: Italian (3.98%), Greek (2.46%), Turkish (2.38%), Mandarin (1.45%), Arabic (1.25%)
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1051 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Vincent de Paul's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1124
- Strathmore North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1116
- Strathmore Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1104
- Strathmore Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1086
- SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL Victoria & Cricket Australia Sports Development Program - StrathmoreSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Essendon North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1116
- St Francis de Sales SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1085
- Pascoe Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1066
- Oak Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1095
- St Therese's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1116
- Pascoe Vale South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1108
- Essendon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1137
- St Oliver Plunkett's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1100
- Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School - Essendon CampusCombined · Independent · 2.3km
- Buckley Park CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1088
- Antonine CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 982
- Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 987
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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 Strathmore
Is Strathmore safe?
Strathmore has a residential safety score of 93/100, 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 3,185 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Strathmore?
In Strathmore, the .
How far is Strathmore from Melbourne CBD?
Strathmore is about 9.8 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 41 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Strathmore?
Strathmore has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1108 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Strathmore?
Strathmore has a transport score of 81/100 and 44 bus stops.