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Strathlea

VIC 3364 • Victoria

33
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
30.94 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Strathlea

Strathlea is a tiny rural locality straddling the Shire of Central Goldfields and the Shire of Mount Alexander in central Victoria, situated approximately 140 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. With a population of just 33 at the 2021 census, it is one of Victoria's smallest named localities, set amid the undulating agricultural and bushland landscape of the Victorian goldfields region. The area lies within the former goldfields belt, with rich historical ties to the 19th-century gold rush that shaped this part of the state.

Strathlea is a quiet, deeply rural locality with no commercial services of its own; residents depend on nearby Castlemaine (around 25 km to the east) for shopping, schools, and healthcare. The surrounding landscape features a mix of grazing land, remnant bushland, and dry-stone walls typical of the Central Goldfields region. It appeals to those seeking extreme privacy, hobby farming, or an off-grid lifestyle far from urban pressures.

Strathlea falls under postcode 3364 and is governed by the Hepburn Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3364
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Hepburn
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.33°, 143.91°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
30.94 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3364

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3364 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$46,253
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,115

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3364; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Castlemaine Station
25 km
N/A (drive only)
Maryborough Station
32 km
N/A (drive only)

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
140 km
By Train
~2 hr 30 min (drive to Castlemaine + V/Line to Southern Cross)
By Bus
Not practical
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 35 min

🛣️ Effectively car-dependent; nearest regional centre is Castlemaine (~25 km)

Walkability Car Dependent

No footpaths, shops, or public transport. A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
33
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Hepburn Local Government Area, which contains Strathlea. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
324.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 39.4%
Motor vehicle theft
200.4 / 100k
2yr Up 51.8% 10yr Down 35.2%
Non-FV assault
165 / 100k
2yr Up 31.0% 10yr Up 34.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
683.7 / 100k
2yr Up 119.2% 10yr Up 37.8%
View all offence subgroups for Hepburn →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Strathlea known for? +

Strathlea is a very small rural locality in central Victoria's goldfields country, straddling Central Goldfields Shire and Mount Alexander Shire. The area has a quiet pastoral character with historical gold mining connections.

How far is Strathlea from Castlemaine? +

Strathlea is approximately 15-20 kilometres west of Castlemaine in central Victoria, around 120 kilometres north-west of Melbourne.

Does Strathlea have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Strathlea. Castlemaine or Maryborough stations provide the nearest V/Line rail access. A car is essential.

What is the population of Strathlea? +

According to the 2021 Census, Strathlea has a population of just 33 residents, a very small community in central Victoria's goldfields region.

Is Strathlea a good place to live? +

Strathlea suits farming families and those seeking remote rural living in the goldfields country of central Victoria, within driving reach of Castlemaine's growing arts and lifestyle scene.

What is the postcode for Strathlea? +

The postcode for Strathlea is 3364.

Is Strathlea a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Strathlea is part of the Hepburn LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.