Strathmerton
VIC 3641 • Rest of VIC
About Strathmerton
Strathmerton is a small rural town in Victoria's Moira Shire, located on the Murray Valley Highway approximately 238 kilometres north of Melbourne, 56 kilometres north of Shepparton, and 11 kilometres west of Cobram. With a population of 1,072, a median age of 38, and an average household size of 2.7, the town is home predominantly to families engaged in the region's thriving agricultural industries. The median household income of approximately $1,404 per week is consistent with a rural Victorian community supported by dairying, horticulture, and irrigated farming.
Positioned close to the Murray River and the New South Wales border, Strathmerton is part of the Goulburn-Murray irrigation district, with the surrounding countryside known for dairy farms, stone fruit orchards, and vegetable growing. The nearby town of Cobram — just 11 kilometres to the east — provides supermarkets, secondary schooling, medical services, and popular Murray River swimming beaches. Strathmerton itself is served by a primary school and local sporting clubs, and its location at the junction of the Murray Valley and Goulburn Valley highways ensures solid road connectivity to regional centres.
Strathmerton falls under postcode 3641 and is governed by Moira Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Shepparton (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Housing 2021 Census
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Regional coach (V/Line) — Shepparton / Melbourne 45 min to Shepparton; 3h 30 min to Melbourne
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Shepparton is the main regional hub, 56km south via Goulburn Valley Highway
A private vehicle is essential for most errands; the small town centre has limited walking amenity
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Findlay Street
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Moira Local Government Area, which contains Strathmerton. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
2021 Census income breakdown
Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.
Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 19
- 2. England 14
- 3. Scotland 8
- 4. South Africa 6
- 5. Wales 5
- 6. India 4
- 7. Philippines 4
- 8. Germany 3
- 9. Netherlands 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)