Latrobe City Council

Churchill

VIC3842

Churchill at a glance

Median house

$365,000

Median unit

$157,680

Walk score

8

Very car dependent

Population

4,924

Median age 38

The brief

What to know about Churchill.

The postcode for Churchill is 3842 (VIC).

The median house price in Churchill is $365,000.

Churchill (3842) sits in the Latrobe region of Victoria. The median house here is $365,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.

Churchill has roughly 4,924 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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.

Churchill scores 8/100 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 5 government primary, 2 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Churchill's population at 4,924, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix.

Population

4,924

Median age

38

Family households

Lone person

Houses change hands at $365,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $157,680, roughly 57% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $73,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Churchill on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$365,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $157,680.

Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$230/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$196/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

$365,000

Median Unit PriceSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

$157,680

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

4,924

Median age: 38

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.28% (median rent $230/wk against a $365,000 price tag). Units yield 6.46% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

3.28%

Based on $365,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

6.46%

Based on $157,680 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

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.

Offence Summary

527

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences257 (48.8%)
A Crimes against the person113 (21.4%)
E Justice procedures offences102 (19.4%)
D Public order and security offences28 (5.3%)
C Drug offences27 (5.1%)

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.

Walk Score

8

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

60

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Churchill.

Local schools for Churchill

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Churchill Primary School

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Churchill North Primary School

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Hazelwood North Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Churchill.

What is the median house price in Churchill?
The median house price in Churchill, VIC 3842 is $365,000. The median unit price is $157,680.
What is the Churchill postcode?
Churchill is in the 3842 postcode, in VIC, in the Latrobe City Council region.
Where is Churchill?
Churchill is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3842, in the Latrobe City Council region.
What is the average rent in Churchill?
The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $196.
What schools are in Churchill?
There are 7 schools serving Churchill on this page, including Lumen Christi School, Churchill Primary School, Churchill North Primary School.
How walkable is Churchill?
Churchill has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 60.
What suburbs are near Churchill?
Churchill is close to Jeeralang Junction, Hazelwood South, Hazelwood, Jeeralang, Jumbuk.
What is the population of Churchill?
The population of Churchill is approximately 4,924 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.

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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