Chartwell at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
119k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Chartwell.
The postcode for Chartwell is 3030 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Chartwell (3030) sits in the Wyndham region of Victoria.
Chartwell has roughly 119,201 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Chartwell scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 7 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chartwell's population at 119,201, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
119,201
Median age
34
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$371/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$315/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
119,201
Median age: 34
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Chartwell.
Local schools for Chartwell
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Government School Catchment
Derrimut Primary School
Deer Park West Primary School
Ardeer South Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Chartwell.
- What is the Chartwell postcode?
- Chartwell is in the 3030 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Wyndham region.
- Where is Chartwell?
- Chartwell is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3030. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Wyndham region.
- What is the average rent in Chartwell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $371, for units it's $315.
- What schools are in Chartwell?
- There are 20 schools serving Chartwell on this page, including St Lawrence Catholic Primary School, Derrimut Primary School, Deer Park West Primary School.
- How walkable is Chartwell?
- Chartwell has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Chartwell?
- Chartwell is close to Derrimut, Deer Park, Ravenhall, Deer Park East, Ardeer.
- What is the population of Chartwell?
- The population of Chartwell is approximately 119,201 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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