Strathfieldsaye · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Strathfieldsaye

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Typical rents in Strathfieldsaye have climbed by $100 since 2011, reaching $400 per week. This area is dominated by large, owner-occupied homes, with nearly all dwellings being separate houses.

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📍 Strathfieldsaye, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Strathfieldsaye sits — Median rent (weekly)

$400 ▲ +33.3%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Strathfieldsaye — higher than 62% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Strathfieldsaye$400
3551, VIC $360
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $400, which is higher than most areas and a little above the Victorian figure. Home loan payments are about the same as the state and national typicals, sitting at $1,742 per month.

$400 ▲ +33.3%

Higher than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $300
  • 2016: $350
  • 2021: $400

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,742 ▲ +7.2%

Lower than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,625
  • 2016: $1,733
  • 2021: $1,742

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Strathfieldsaye, $350–$549 is the majority at 73%; $200–$349 is next at 19%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Strathfieldsaye splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (38%) and $1,000–$1,799 (37%), with Under $1,000 at 15%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very strong here, with 36.2% of homes owned outright, well above the national figure. Only 9.8% of households rent, which is far below the rates seen across Victoria and Australia.

9.8% ▲ +3.9%

Lower than 97% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 9.4%
  • 2016: 10.3%
  • 2021: 9.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

36.2% ▲ +8.3%

Higher than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 33.4%
  • 2016: 34.1%
  • 2021: 36.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Strathfieldsaye, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 50%; Owned outright is next at 36%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 99.5% of the market, far above the state average. Most homes are large, with 93.6% having three or more bedrooms, though the number of people per bedroom has fallen since 2011.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

99.5% ▲ +0.9%

Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 98.5%
  • 2016: 98.4%
  • 2021: 99.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

93.6% ▼ -0.9%

Higher than 91% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 94.4%
  • 2016: 92.9%
  • 2021: 93.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Strathfieldsaye, Separate house is the majority at 100%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 0%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Strathfieldsaye, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 56%; 3 bedrooms is next at 30%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Strathfieldsaye [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/202011024/strathfieldsaye/topic/housing-dwellings