Stratford flood & bushfire risk
Of Stratford’s 1,932 mapped properties, 4.1% are in a mapped flood area and 41.1% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Stratford’s flood exposure is in line with the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Stratford
Flood and bushfire areas across Stratford. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Stratford
Stratford sits in the Wellington council area, which recorded 4,132 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 4,132 total. Figures are for the whole Wellington council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Property values in Stratford
Median sale price by property type, with the year-on-year change.
Indicative suburb-wide estimate only — not a valuation of any specific property. A home’s actual value depends on its size, condition and exact location. Source: Valuer-General Victoria median sale prices (CC BY 4.0).
Zoning in Stratford
Stratford is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
Rural residential — acreage-style homes on large lots; semi-rural living.
Zone: RURAL LIVING ZONE - SCHEDULE 2
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: FARMING ZONE
School catchments in Stratford
Stratford can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Stratford
At the 2021 Census, 7.9% of Stratford’s 2,980 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Stratford
Wellington council approved 192 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Wellington council area (not just Stratford). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 10 Wellsford Street, Stratford VIC 3862
- 240 Stratford-Maffra Road, Stratford VIC 3862
- 101 Freemans Lane, Stratford VIC 3862
- 15 Josharc Court, Stratford VIC 3862
- 96 Harkness Lane, Stratford VIC 3862
- 57 Wyndham Street, Stratford VIC 3862
- 51 Mcfarlane Street, Stratford VIC 3862
- 26 Buckley Street, Stratford VIC 3862
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.