Strathmore Heights at a glance
Median house
$1,080,000
Median unit
$377,280
Population
1,047
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Strathmore Heights.
The postcode for Strathmore Heights is 3041 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Strathmore Heights is $1,080,000.
Strathmore Heights (3041) sits in the Moonee Valley region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,080,000, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Strathmore Heights has roughly 1,047 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Strathmore Heights's population at 1,047, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,047
Median age
42
Family households
80%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,080,000 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $377,280, roughly 65% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $216,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,080,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $377,280.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$391/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$448/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
$1,080,000
$377,280
1,047
Median age: 42
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.88% (median rent $391/wk against a $1,080,000 price tag). Units yield 6.17% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (16%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.88%
Based on $1,080,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.17%
Based on $377,280 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 · May 202682%
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.
34
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Strathmore Heights.
Local schools for Strathmore Heights
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Glenroy West Primary School
Strathmore North Primary School
Oak Park Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Strathmore Heights.
- What is the median house price in Strathmore Heights?
- The median house price in Strathmore Heights, VIC 3041 is $1,080,000. The median unit price is $377,280.
- What is the Strathmore Heights postcode?
- Strathmore Heights is in the 3041 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Moonee Valley region.
- Where is Strathmore Heights?
- Strathmore Heights is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3041. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Moonee Valley region.
- What is the average rent in Strathmore Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $391, for units it's $448.
- What schools are in Strathmore Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Strathmore Heights on this page, including Glenroy West Primary School, Strathmore North Primary School, Oak Park Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Strathmore Heights?
- Strathmore Heights is close to Gowanbrae, Cross Keys, Essendon Fields, Glenroy, Oak Park.
- What is the population of Strathmore Heights?
- The population of Strathmore Heights is approximately 1,047 (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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