Strathfieldsaye, VIC 3895
Regional Bendigo living — room to breathe, without leaving the essentials behind.
- Small-town feel
- $400/wk Median
- 9.8% Renters
Strathfieldsaye Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 10.7k
- Median age
- 39
- Median weekly rent
- $400
- To the CBD
- 8.5km
- Walkability
- 7.9
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Strathfieldsaye Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Heritage
Heritage-listed buildings along the main street give the area a distinct architectural character you won't find in the newer suburbs nearby.
Signature Spotlight
Community & Space
Strathfieldsaye offers a genuinely different pace from Bendigo's centre — more space, a stronger sense of community, and a median weekly rent of $400 that's noticeably kinder to the budget. Population sits at 10,719, with 9.8% renting rather than owning.
Around Strathfieldsaye
Strathfieldsaye Railway Precinct
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Strathfieldsaye Botanic Gardens
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Available Rental Properties in Strathfieldsaye
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Strathfieldsaye
Real questions renters ask before moving to Strathfieldsaye.
Is Strathfieldsaye a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Strathfieldsaye has a 9.8% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
Is Strathfieldsaye walkable?
Strathfieldsaye carries a walkability score of 7.9/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
How much does it cost to rent in Strathfieldsaye?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Strathfieldsaye is $400. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $400 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
How far is Strathfieldsaye from the Bendigo CBD?
Strathfieldsaye is approximately 8km from the Bendigo CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
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