Hepburn Shire Council
Chewton Bushlands
Chewton Bushlands at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
50
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Chewton Bushlands.
Chewton Bushlands (3451) sits in the Hepburn region of Victoria.
Chewton Bushlands has roughly 50 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Chewton Bushlands scores 0/100 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chewton Bushlands's population at 50, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (104% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (46%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
50
Median age
57
Family households
58%
Lone person
46%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$305/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$800/wk
Owner occupied
104%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
50
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Chewton Bushlands.
Local schools for Chewton Bushlands
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Government School Catchment
Chewton Primary School
Elphinstone Primary School
Castlemaine Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Chewton Bushlands.
- What is the Chewton Bushlands postcode?
- Chewton Bushlands is in the 3451 postcode, in VIC, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Chewton Bushlands?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $800.
- What schools are in Chewton Bushlands?
- There are 10 schools serving Chewton Bushlands on this page, including Chewton Primary School, Elphinstone Primary School, Castlemaine Primary School.
- How walkable is Chewton Bushlands?
- Chewton Bushlands has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Chewton Bushlands?
- Chewton Bushlands is close to Golden Point, Chewton, Faraday, Moonlight Flat, Elphinstone.
- What is the population of Chewton Bushlands?
- Chewton Bushlands has approximately 50 residents. The median age is 57.
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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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