Strathmore Heights, VIC 3041 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Strathmore Heights is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3041, home to 1,047 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Moonee Valley local government area and roughly 11 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,047
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,975 /week
- Median personal income
- $815 /week
- Median family income
- $2,291 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Moonee Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - North West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Maribyrnong
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $448 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Essendon North Primary School
- Strathmore Primary School
- Strathmore North Primary School
- Buckley Park College
- St John Bosco's School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 24 tram stops, 76 bus stops
- DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd
- Lloyd St/Carnarvon Rd
- Holyrood Ave/Bulla Rd
- Royal Ave/Bulla Rd
- Cooper St/Keilor Rd #50
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 cafés
- 14 restaurants
- 48 parks and reserves
- 10 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 10 supermarkets
- 21 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 10.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 430 resolvable premises in Strathmore Heights. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 970 across postcode 3041 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 695 property offences, 110 violent offences, 45 drug offences.
- Wider Moonee Valley LGA: 7,876 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Strathmore Heights?
Strathmore Heights (VIC 3041) had 1,047 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Moonee Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Strathmore Heights?
The median advertised rent in Strathmore Heights is $448/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Strathmore Heights?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Strathmore Heights covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Essendon North Primary School (1.1 km), Strathmore Primary School (1.2 km), Strathmore North Primary School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Strathmore Heights?
Strathmore Heights is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Strathmore Heights?
Across postcode 3041, 970 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (695), violent (110), drug offences (45). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Strathmore Heights?
In Strathmore Heights, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (10.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Strathmore Heights?
100 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Strathmore Heights centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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