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Strath is a rural\/residential locality 10 kilometres south-east of Bendigo situated on Sheepwash Creek, which is fed by run-off from forested ridges with relatively impermeable soils.<\/p>\n
The creek is consequently subject to rushes of water and is a cause of flooding.<\/p>\n
Strathfieldsaye was thought to be named after the Hampshire Estate awarded to the Duke of Wellington in 1817.<\/p>\n
It also inspired the name of Strathfieldsaye Shire, the shire hall (1869) was beside the Duke of Wellington Hotel until a new hall and offices were built closer to Bendigo in the 1970s.<\/p>\n
Good agricultural land was found along the Sheepwash and Emu Creeks and was used for dairying, vineyards, fruit and vegetable growing for the Bendigo markets.<\/p>\n
By the 1970s, however, rural\/residential subdivisions encroached on Strathfieldsaye, taking advantage of the attractive landscape at the confluence of the Emu and Sheepwash Creeks.<\/p>\n
CoreLogic data indicates that the predominant age group in Strathfieldsaye is 0-9 years with households in Strathfieldsaye being primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 – $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Strathfieldsaye work in a professional occupation.<\/p>\n
In 2011, 87.9 per cent of the homes in Strathfieldsaye were owner-occupied compared with 84.3 per cent in 2016.<\/p>\n
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AGENT PERSPECTIVE:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cWith Strathfieldsaye arguably being one of Bendigo\u2019s most desirable suburbs, demand is at an all-time high.<\/p>\n \u201cWith an exclusive village type feel, Strathfieldsaye offers buyers an array of choice, and peace of mind living.<\/p>\n \u201cFrom new subdivision estates to established tightly held one to five-acre allotments, it\u2019s easy to see why this suburb is top of mind for buyers.<\/p>\n \u201cWith primary schools, medical centres, child care centres, an IGA supermarket, and an extremely strong sporting environment, this makes Strathfieldsaye the choice for long term family living.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd with a short drive you can be skiing or fishing on Lake Eppalock, relaxing at one of many wineries, or escaping for the weekend with easy access to Melbourne.<\/p>\n \u201cPrice point entry to Strathfieldsaye is higher than most, it is very rare to find land under $200,000, and homes under $400,000.<\/p>\n \u201cWhilst latest results with blue chip properties have sold between $1-2 million.\u201d<\/p>\n Jason Priestley – General Manager – Tweed Sutherland First National Bendigo<\/p>\n <\/p>\n