Strathewen at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
198
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Strathewen.
The postcode for Strathewen is 3099 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Strathewen (3099) sits in the Nillumbik region of Victoria.
Strathewen has roughly 198 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Strathewen 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.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Strathewen's population at 198, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
198
Median age
41
Family households
74%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$391/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$351/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
198
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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 Strathewen.
Local schools for Strathewen
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Government School Catchment
Strathewen Primary School
St Andrews Primary School
Arthurs Creek Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Strathewen.
- What is the Strathewen postcode?
- Strathewen is in the 3099 postcode, in VIC, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- Where is Strathewen?
- Strathewen is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3099. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Strathewen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $391, for units it's $351.
- What schools are in Strathewen?
- There are 7 schools serving Strathewen on this page, including Strathewen Primary School, St Andrews Primary School, Arthurs Creek Primary School.
- How walkable is Strathewen?
- Strathewen has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Strathewen?
- Strathewen is close to Arthurs Creek, Pheasant Creek, Kinglake Central, Smiths Gully, Kinglake.
- What is the population of Strathewen?
- The population of Strathewen is approximately 198 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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