Strickland House, Vaucluse is a Victorian Italianate house in Vaucluse (Sydney), New South Wales, Australia, and a filming location for Australia (2008) and The Facts of Life Down Under (1986). It was designed by John Frederick Hilly. It is owned by Government of New South Wales.
Location: Vaucluse (Sydney), New South Wales, Australia
Verified facts
- Located in Vaucluse (Sydney), New South Wales
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10934, SRC-4108 - Appeared in Australia (movie, 2008)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10934, SRC-4108 - Designed by John Frederick Hilly
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10934, SRC-12681, SRC-12209, SRC-13707 - Architectural style: Victorian Italianate
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10934, SRC-12681 - Historic designation: New South Wales State Heritage Register; Register of the National Estate (former)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10934, SRC-12681, SRC-13707 - Architectural style: Victorian Italianate
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10934, SRC-12209, SRC-12681 - Appeared in The Facts of Life Down Under (movie, 1986)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10934, SRC-12020, SRC-14662 - Owned by Government of New South Wales
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10934, SRC-12210, SRC-13258 - Designed by John Frederick Hilly
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10934, SRC-12209, SRC-12681, SRC-14455
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10934 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strickland_House,_Vaucluse (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12020 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Facts_of_Life_Down_Under (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12209 — https://dictionaryofsydney.org/building/strickland_house (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12210 — https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/guided-tours/strickland-house-heritage-t (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12681 — NSW National Parks — Strickland Estate (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13258 — Mirage News — Strickland House Estate protected in perpetuity (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13707 — NSW Office of Environment & Heritage — State Heritage Inventory (Strickland House) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14455 — Sydney.com (Destination NSW, official NSW Government travel site) — Strickland Estate (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14662 — IMDb — The Facts of Life Down Under (1987) filming locations / Strickland House title match (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-4108 — sydney.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Australia filmed?
Strickland House, Vaucluse, in Vaucluse (Sydney), New South Wales, is a real-world filming location used for Australia. This property has also appeared on screen in The Facts of Life Down Under.
Where was The Facts of Life Down Under filmed?
Strickland House, Vaucluse, in Vaucluse (Sydney), New South Wales, is a real-world filming location used for The Facts of Life Down Under. This property has also appeared on screen in Australia.
Who designed Strickland House, Vaucluse?
Strickland House, Vaucluse was designed by John Frederick Hilly.
Where is Strickland House, Vaucluse located?
Strickland House, Vaucluse is located in Vaucluse (Sydney), New South Wales.