The size of Strickland is approximately 56.1 square kilometres. It has 2 parks covering nearly 23.9% of total area. The population of Strickland in 2006 was 168 people. By 2011 the population was 302 showing a population growth of 79.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Strickland is 60-69 years. Households in Strickland are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Strickland work in a managers occupation. In 2006, 4.1% of the homes in Strickland were owner-occupied compared with 80.4% in 2011.