Strathfieldsaye · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Strathfieldsaye

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

Almost every home in Strathfieldsaye is a detached house, making it one of the most consistent areas for this housing type. The typical household is much more likely to own their home than rent, though rental prices are much higher than in most similar areas.

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📍 Strathfieldsaye, Suburb / Locality

Where Strathfieldsaye sits — Median rent (weekly)

$400 ▲ +33.3%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Strathfieldsaye — higher than 82% 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 rent is $400, which is much higher than most similar areas and a little above the Victorian figure of $370. Home loan payments are about the same as the state and national figures, with the typical monthly payment sitting at $1,733.

$400 ▲ +33.3%

Higher than 82% of suburb / locality areas.

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

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,733 ▲ +6.6%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,625
  • 2016: $1,700
  • 2021: $1,733

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Strathfieldsaye, $350–$549 is the majority at 76%; $200–$349 is next at 19%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Strathfieldsaye, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 41%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (36%) and Under $1,000 (15%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is far less common here than across the state or nation, with only 13% of households renting. Most residents own their homes, and those who do so without a mortgage make up 34.6% of the area, which is well above the Australian figure.

13.0% ▲ +23.2%

Lower than 62% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 10.6%
  • 2016: 13.9%
  • 2021: 13.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

34.6% ▲ +8.8%

Lower than 68% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 31.8%
  • 2016: 31.9%
  • 2021: 34.6%

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 51%; Owned outright is next at 35%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 100% of the homes here, a figure far above the national average of 72.3%. This is reflected in the room counts, as 97.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is among the highest levels for this type of area.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

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

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

100.0% ▲ +0.5%

Higher than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 99.5%
  • 2016: 99.2%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

97.7% ▲ +0.8%

Higher than 95% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 96.9%
  • 2016: 96.2%
  • 2021: 97.7%

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 59%; 3 bedrooms is next at 33%.

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/sal/SAL22376/strathfieldsaye/topic/housing-dwellings