Southern Grampians Shire Council
Strathdownie
Strathdownie at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
176
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Strathdownie.
Strathdownie (3312) sits in the Southern Grampians region of Victoria.
Strathdownie has roughly 176 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Strathdownie scores 0/100 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 13 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Strathdownie's population at 176, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (97% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
176
Median age
43
Family households
76%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$120/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$50/wk
Owner occupied
97%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
176
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Strathdownie.
Local schools for Strathdownie
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Government School Catchment
Dartmoor Primary School
Casterton Secondary College
Casterton Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Strathdownie.
- What is the Strathdownie postcode?
- Strathdownie is in the 3312 postcode, in VIC, in the Southern Grampians Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Strathdownie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $120, for units it's $50.
- What schools are in Strathdownie?
- There are 20 schools serving Strathdownie on this page, including Dartmoor Primary School, Casterton Secondary College, Casterton Primary School.
- How walkable is Strathdownie?
- Strathdownie has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Strathdownie?
- Strathdownie is close to Puralka, Heath Field, Bahgallah, Lindsay, Killara.
- What is the population of Strathdownie?
- Strathdownie has approximately 176 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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