Chewton at a glance
Median house
$1,075,000
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
763
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Chewton.
The postcode for Chewton is 3451 (VIC).
The median house price in Chewton is $1,075,000.
Chewton (3451) sits in the Hepburn region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,075,000, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Chewton has roughly 763 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Chewton 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, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chewton's population at 763, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
763
Median age
51
Family households
63%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,075,000 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 78% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $215,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,075,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$305/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$1,075,000
$240,480
763
Median age: 51
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.48% (median rent $305/wk against a $1,075,000 price tag). Units yield 6.49% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.48%
Based on $1,075,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.49%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202685%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
25
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
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Chewton.
Local schools for Chewton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Chewton Primary School
Castlemaine Primary School
Castlemaine Secondary College
© 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.
- What is the median house price in Chewton?
- The median house price in Chewton, VIC 3451 is $1,075,000. The median unit price is $240,480.
- What is the Chewton postcode?
- Chewton is in the 3451 postcode, in VIC, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
- Where is Chewton?
- Chewton is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3451, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Chewton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Chewton?
- There are 11 schools serving Chewton on this page, including Chewton Primary School, Castlemaine Primary School, St Mary's School.
- How walkable is Chewton?
- Chewton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Chewton?
- Chewton is close to Golden Point, Chewton Bushlands, Moonlight Flat, Castlemaine, Faraday.
- What is the population of Chewton?
- The population of Chewton is approximately 763 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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