Strathmore at a glance
Median house
$1,705,000
Median unit
$730,000
Walk score
30
Car dependent
Population
13.1k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Strathmore.
The postcode for Strathmore is 3041 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Strathmore is $1,705,000.
Strathmore (3041) sits in the Moonee Valley region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,705,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Strathmore has roughly 13,111 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Strathmore scores 30/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 8 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Strathmore's population at 13,111, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
13,111
Median age
40
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $1,705,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $730,000, roughly 57% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $341,000. Prices sit well 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
$1,705,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $730,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$391/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$332/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$1,705,000
$730,000
13,111
Median age: 40
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.19% (median rent $391/wk against a $1,705,000 price tag). Units yield 2.36% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.19%
Based on $1,705,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.36%
Based on $730,000 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.
307
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.
30
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Strathmore.
Local schools for Strathmore
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Strathmore Primary School
Strathmore Secondary College
Essendon North 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.
- What is the median house price in Strathmore?
- The median house price in Strathmore, VIC 3041 is $1,705,000. The median unit price is $730,000.
- What is the Strathmore postcode?
- Strathmore is in the 3041 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Moonee Valley region.
- Where is Strathmore?
- Strathmore 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?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $391, for units it's $332.
- What schools are in Strathmore?
- There are 20 schools serving Strathmore on this page, including Strathmore Primary School, Strathmore Secondary College, St Vincent de Paul's School.
- How walkable is Strathmore?
- Strathmore has a Walk Score of 30 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Strathmore?
- Strathmore is close to Essendon, Essendon North, Oak Park, Pascoe Vale South, Cross Keys.
- What is the population of Strathmore?
- The population of Strathmore is approximately 13,111 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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