Just 10km from the centre of Bendigo, Strathfieldsaye was once known for its quality agricultural land – namely dairy, fruit and vegetables for the Bendigo market.
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The township was celebrated for its ‘natural springs and bracing air’* and in the 1970s rural/residential subdivisions took advantage of this attractive landscape. When the Shire Hall was built in 1869, there were four vineyards running along Sheepwash Creek. A few years later there were two pubs, a school and a church. 150 years on, this popular suburb enjoys two schools, a supermarket, a shopping complex, cafes, a tavern, an excellent bus service, outstanding sporting facilities and walking tracks linking all of these amenities to surrounding subdivisions.
Jayden Donaldson, an agent at McKean McGregor and a keen supporter of the area, explains that sales and house prices are continuing to increase in this family-friendly locale.
“We are seeing fairly consistent median house prices and sales in Strathfieldsaye,” Jayden says. We are continuing to see fantastic enquiry and interest from a wide demographic of buyers.
The consistent feedback we are receiving is that young people see Strathfieldsaye as a desirable place to start both their families and their property journey.”
The rental market is also booming in Strathfieldsaye. “With fewer rentals available, we are seeing rental prices reach record highs and vacancy rates extremely low,” Jayden explains.
With the area seeing above-average popular growth, thanks to the demographic of homeowners in Strathfieldsaye being young and growing families, this is certainly one suburb that will continue to flourish and it’s definitely one to consider if you’re looking for a great area to raise a family.
Strathfieldsaye At A Glance
Information based on 2021 Census Results
Population: 6,850
Male: 49.2%
Female: 50.8%
Median Age: 36
Families: 1,960
Private dwellings: 2,379
Average people per household: 3
Median monthly mortgage repayments: $1,733
Median weekly rent: $400