Chute at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
13
Median age 63
The brief
What to know about Chute.
The postcode for Chute is 3373 (VIC).
Chute (3373) sits in the Ararat region of Victoria.
Chute has roughly 13 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.
Chute 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 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chute's population at 13, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
13
Median age
63
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$231/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$196/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
13
Median age: 63
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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 Chute.
Local schools for Chute
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Government School Catchment
Beaufort Secondary College
Beaufort Primary School
Trawalla Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Chute.
- What is the Chute postcode?
- Chute is in the 3373 postcode, in VIC, in the Ararat Rural City Council region.
- Where is Chute?
- Chute is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3373, in the Ararat Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Chute?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $231, for units it's $196.
- What schools are in Chute?
- There are 5 schools serving Chute on this page, including Beaufort Secondary College, Beaufort Primary School, Trawalla Primary School.
- How walkable is Chute?
- Chute has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Chute?
- Chute is close to Waterloo, Main Lead, Raglan, Mount Lonarch, Mount Lonarch.
- What is the population of Chute?
- The population of Chute is approximately 13 (2021 Census). The median age is 63.
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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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