Stratford, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Stratford QLD is 1,198 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Stratford is $948 per week ($49,296 per year). Median rent in Stratford is $345 per week ($1,495 per month). Stratford has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Stratford has a population density of 582 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Stratford is England. The most common religion is No religion (50.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stratford is $1,700.

Population
1,198
Census 2021
Median income
$948/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$345/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
41years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Stratford vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Stratford is $948 a week, 27% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 259th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $345 a week, $25 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 19.2% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 41, 1 year younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureStratfordTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$948/wk$747/wk +27%$766/wk
Household income$1,793/wk$1,593/wk +13%$1,637/wk
Rent$345/wk$320/wk +8%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,700/mo$1,625/mo +5%$1,733/mo
Median age4142 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.2%20.4% −1.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Stratford, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Stratford Population

1,198 residents at the 2021 Census.

Stratford Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$948/wk
$49,296 per year
Ranked 1,638 of 14,663
Median Rent
$345/wk
$1,495 per month
Ranked 3,520 of 14,663
Median Age
41years
3 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,700/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Stratford Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,793/wk
Median rent $345/wk
Rent to income 19.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Stratford against your income

About $7,770 a month
Median rent $345/wk
Left after rent $1,448/wk
Rent share 19.2%

Stratford Schools

5
schools nearby
3
government
1031
avg ICSEA score
2,509
total students
Mother of Good Counsel School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 354 students
1091
ICSEA
Freshwater State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 594 students
1064
ICSEA
Freshwater Christian College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 562 students
1041
ICSEA
Edge Hill State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 864 students
1016
ICSEA
Machans Beach State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 135 students
944
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Stratford Map

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Stratford, Queensland: 16.8783°S, 145.7323°E

Stratford Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (5)

People in Stratford

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (589) Female 51.0% (612)

Population Density

582
people per km²
1,198 people · 2.1 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,327
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.3%
New Zealand
3.2%
Papua New Guinea
1.2%
Scotland
0.8%
France
0.7%
Germany
0.6%
Philippines
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

German
0.9%
Mandarin
0.7%
Japanese
0.7%
Malayalam
0.5%
Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
0.5%
Arabic
0.4%
French
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
41.9%
Australian
32.7%
Scottish
15.4%
Irish
15.3%
German
5.9%
Italian
4.4%
Australian Aboriginal
3.5%
Dutch
1.9%
Welsh
1.7%
Maori
1.4%
Indian
1.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
50.8%
Catholic
18.6%
Anglican
10.2%
Not stated
6.6%
Uniting Church
2.7%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.2%
Christian (other)
1.8%
Baptist
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
41.2% 401
Separated
2.7% 26
Divorced
11.1% 108
Widowed
3.5% 34
Never married
41.5% 404

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
45.4%
Couple: no children
27.4%
Couple: no children under 15
13.7%
One parent: children under 15
9.4%
One parent: no children under 15
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
27.1%
2 persons
34.1%
3 persons
17.9%
4 persons
13.5%
5 persons
6.1%
6+ persons
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Stratford

Housing Tenure

Of the 461 occupied private dwellings in Stratford at the 2021 Census, 29.1% were rented, 30.2% owned outright and 40.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.9% 4 dwellings
Owned outright
30.2% 139 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
40.3% 186 dwellings
Rented
29.1% 134 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 5 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
82.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
11.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.0%
2 bedrooms
26.9%
3 bedrooms
35.6%
4 bedrooms
26.7%
5 bedrooms
8.2%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.4%
$300-$449/mo
4.7%
$600-$799/mo
5.3%
$800-$999/mo
7.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
20.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
8.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.7%
1 vehicle
37.3%
2 vehicles
41.2%
3 vehicles
12.1%
4+ vehicles
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Stratford

Employment

Employed full-time
43.3% 379 people
Employed part-time
27.2% 238 people
Unemployed
2.5% 22 people
Not in labour force
27.1% 237 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
43.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.4%
Managers
13.1%
Community & Personal Service
11.0%
Clerical & Administrative
8.7%
Labourers
4.4%
Sales Workers
4.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
2.8%
$400-$499/wk
4.2%
$500-$649/wk
5.6%
$650-$799/wk
5.3%
$800-$999/wk
5.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.6%
$4,000+/wk
13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.6%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
5.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
3.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
11.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.4%
$3,500+/wk
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
64.3%
Did not go to work
19.3%
Car (passenger)
4.8%
Bicycle
4.2%
Walked only
2.0%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.3%
Truck
1.1%
Ferry
1.1%
Bus
0.9%
Other
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
72.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
31.9%
Certificate III/IV
29.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.3%
Postgraduate Degree
13.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.3%
Certificate I/II
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Health
21.1%
Society & Culture
15.3%
Engineering
14.5%
Management & Commerce
13.5%
Education
10.9%
Architecture & Building
6.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.0%
Creative Arts
3.8%
Agriculture & Environment
3.2%
Information Technology
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
27.8%
Primary: Government
23.6%
Secondary: Catholic
13.9%
Vocational Education
11.8%
Pre-school
10.1%
Primary: Catholic
8.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.3%
Has need for assistance
3.9%
Need for assistance not stated
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
78
Arthritis
29
Asthma
28
Cancer
20
Heart disease
18
Lung condition
16
Diabetes
13
Kidney disease
7
Stroke
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.7% 97
Did not provide
89.3% 813

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
22.0% 200
Not a volunteer
78.0% 711

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.4% 40
Never served
95.6% 874

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
34.3%
1 child
16.7%
2 children
30.4%
3 children
15.0%
4 children
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
10
1961: 1970
16
1971: 1980
19
1981: 1990
52
1991: 2000
34
2001: 2010
41
2011: 2015
20
2016
10
2017
3
2018
3
2019
3
2020
6
2021
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

17.3%
moved in the last year
43.7%
moved in the last 5 years
3.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
70.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
921
Moved from QLD
143
Moved: same area (SA2)
14
Moved from overseas
12
Moved from WA
6
Moved from NSW
3
Moved from VIC
3
Moved from TAS
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.2%
5: 14 hours
35.1%
15: 29 hours
14.8%
30+ hours
7.8%
Did not do domestic work
18.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.4%
Step family: no other children
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Stratford

The closest suburb to Stratford is Whitfield (Qld), 2.0 km away.

Whitfield (Qld)
2.0 km away · income $887/wk · rent $340/wk
Freshwater (Qld)
2.2 km away · income $1,095/wk · rent $350/wk
Edge Hill
2.8 km away · income $942/wk · rent $310/wk
Brinsmead
3.0 km away · income $979/wk · rent $450/wk
Holloways Beach
4.2 km away · income $788/wk · rent $305/wk
Manoora (Qld)
4.4 km away · income $629/wk · rent $270/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stratford

What is the population of Stratford QLD?

The population of Stratford QLD is 1,198 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 582 people per km². Stratford is ranked #3,706 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Stratford?

The median personal income in Stratford QLD is $948 per week, or $49,296 per year. The median household income is $1,793 per week. Family income is $2,327 per week. Stratford is ranked #1,638 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Stratford?

Median rent in Stratford QLD is $345 per week ($1,495 per month). Rent represents 19.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Stratford ranks #3,520 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Stratford?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stratford QLD is $1,700. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Stratford?

The median age in Stratford QLD is 41 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Stratford a good suburb to live in?

Stratford is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,198. The median income is $948/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32676. All dollar figures in AUD.