Stratford VIC

Postcode 3862 · Wellington LGA

Stratford is a smaller suburb in Victoria within the Wellington local government area (postcode 3862). With a population of 2,980, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $74K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, community & personal service, professionals. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Stratford is $500,000, having increased 4.2% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $400. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,308.

Stratford is served by 2 schools, including 2 primary. The average ICSEA score is 996, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 rail stations, 6 bus stops. The crime rate in the Wellington LGA is higher than average at 12,111 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Stratford offers a gross rental yield of 4.2%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($500K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +4.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.2% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$500K/$875K Below Median
Affordability6.8x Moderate
Price Momentum+4.2% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education3/10
Economic6/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$500K
4.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$290
POPULATION
2,980
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age39
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,419
Personal Income /wk$719
Mortgage /mth$1,308
CRIME (Wellington LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)12,111
Total Incidents5,680
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations2
Bus Stops6
Stratford Station
Stratford Station/Dixon St
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA996
Total Students256
Catholic1
Government1
St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1015
Stratford Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 978
Data: 2024