Hepburn Shire Council
Chewton
Chewton at a glance
Median house
$1,075,000
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
763
Median age 51
About
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Chewton is a suburb in Victoria.
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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 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
763
Median age
51
Family households
63%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Chewton postcode?
- Chewton is in the 3451 postcode, in VIC, 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?
- Chewton has approximately 763 residents. The median age is 51.
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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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