Central Goldfields Shire Council
Strathlea
Strathlea at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
33
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Strathlea.
Strathlea (3364) sits in the Central Goldfields region of Victoria.
Strathlea has roughly 33 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Strathlea 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 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Strathlea's population at 33, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (82%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
33
Median age
38
Family households
45%
Lone person
82%
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)
$207/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$135/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
33
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 Strathlea.
Local schools for Strathlea
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Government School Catchment
Newstead Primary School
Yandoit Primary School
Carisbrook Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Strathlea.
- What is the Strathlea postcode?
- Strathlea is in the 3364 postcode, in VIC, in the Central Goldfields Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Strathlea?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $207, for units it's $135.
- What schools are in Strathlea?
- There are 5 schools serving Strathlea on this page, including Newstead Primary School, Yandoit Primary School, Carisbrook Primary School.
- How walkable is Strathlea?
- Strathlea has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Strathlea?
- Strathlea is close to Joyces Creek, Joyces Creek, Cotswold, Campbelltown, Sandon.
- What is the population of Strathlea?
- Strathlea has approximately 33 residents. The median age is 38.
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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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