Chiltern at a glance
Median house
$660,000
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,580
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Chiltern.
The postcode for Chiltern is 3683 (VIC).
The median house price in Chiltern is $660,000.
Chiltern (3683) sits in the Indigo region of Victoria. The median house here is $660,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Chiltern has roughly 1,580 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Chiltern 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chiltern's population at 1,580, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,580
Median age
50
Family households
66%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $660,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 69% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $132,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Chiltern on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$660,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
$660,000
$205,920
1,580
Median age: 50
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.05% (median rent $260/wk against a $660,000 price tag). Units yield 6.57% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (11%), 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 20262.05%
Based on $660,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.57%
Based on $205,920 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.
49
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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Chiltern.
Local schools for Chiltern
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Chiltern Primary School
Barnawartha Primary School
Middle Indigo Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Chiltern.
- What is the median house price in Chiltern?
- The median house price in Chiltern, VIC 3683 is $660,000. The median unit price is $205,920.
- What is the Chiltern postcode?
- Chiltern is in the 3683 postcode, in VIC, in the Indigo Shire Council region.
- Where is Chiltern?
- Chiltern is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3683, in the Indigo Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Chiltern?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in Chiltern?
- There are 10 schools serving Chiltern on this page, including Chiltern Primary School, St Joseph's School, Barnawartha Primary School.
- How walkable is Chiltern?
- Chiltern has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Chiltern?
- Chiltern is close to Indigo, Chiltern Valley, Cornishtown, Barnawartha, Browns Plains.
- What is the population of Chiltern?
- The population of Chiltern is approximately 1,580 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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