Strathmore

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the Victorian and national figures. While the population grew 11% since 2011, there are fewer people in de facto relationships here than in most other similar areas.

About 19.4% of people were born overseas, which is far below the state and national levels. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Italian.

Around 21.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 4.7 points since 2011. This is slightly lower than the national average, and very few people here speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 56.5%, though the share of people with no religion rose 14 points since 2011 to reach 31.1%. This is well below the state and national figures.

This is a highly qualified community where 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas, reaching 71.2%.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with 39% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,956 per week is well above the Victorian average.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions and mental health issues than most areas. Only 4.1% of people need help with daily activities.

A high proportion of people provide unpaid care, with 30.6% caring for children—a figure well above the national average. However, the share of volunteers fell 4.5 points since 2011.

The First Nations community is small, though it is highly educated with a Year 12 completion rate of 87.5%, far above the national figure. A higher-than-usual 14.5% speak a First Nations language.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home and a high number of couples with children. Far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Homes are predominantly large, with 85.2% having three or more bedrooms. Ownership is strong, as 42% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average.

Working from home has surged to 33.6%, a massive 30 point increase since 2011. While most people use cars, the area is well-served by public transport stops.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most other areas. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a smaller share than the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Professional and managerial roles are the most common occupations.

Strathmore is among the most advantaged areas in the country, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage, education, and access to resources.

The area receives slightly more rainfall than the Victorian average, with a typical maximum temperature of 20.5 degrees.

The suburb is very walkable, with every single home within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to health services on foot is far below the state average.