Stratford at a glance
Median house
$486,500
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
3,547
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Stratford.
The postcode for Stratford is 3862 (VIC).
The median house price in Stratford is $486,500.
Stratford (3862) sits in the Alpine region of Victoria. The median house here is $486,500, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Stratford has roughly 3,547 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Stratford scores 20/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Stratford's population at 3,547, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
3,547
Median age
42
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $486,500 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 58% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $97,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Stratford on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$486,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$486,500
$205,920
3,547
Median age: 42
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.99% (median rent $280/wk against a $486,500 price tag). Units yield 6.01% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.99%
Based on $486,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.01%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
116
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
20
20
50
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Stratford.
Local schools for Stratford
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Stratford Primary School
Airly Primary School
Maffra Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Stratford.
- What is the median house price in Stratford?
- The median house price in Stratford, VIC 3862 is $486,500. The median unit price is $205,920.
- What is the Stratford postcode?
- Stratford is in the 3862 postcode, in VIC, in the Alpine Shire Council region.
- Where is Stratford?
- Stratford is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3862, in the Alpine Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Stratford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Stratford?
- There are 7 schools serving Stratford on this page, including Stratford Primary School, St Patrick's School, Airly Primary School.
- How walkable is Stratford?
- Stratford has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 50.
- What suburbs are near Stratford?
- Stratford is close to Airly, Llowalong, Maffra, Bundalaguah, Montgomery.
- What is the population of Stratford?
- The population of Stratford is approximately 3,547 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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