Campaspe Shire Council
Rochester
Rochester at a glance
Median house
$442,500
Median unit
$182,160
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
4,498
Median age 49
About
Welcome to Rochester.
Rochester is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$442,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $182,160.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$213/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$181/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$442,500
$182,160
4,498
Median age: 49
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.50%
Based on $442,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.17%
Based on $182,160 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
4,498
Median age
49
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Safety
Crime and safety.
140
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.
24
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Rochester.
Local schools for Rochester
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Rochester Primary School
Rochester Secondary College
Nanneella Estate Primary School
© 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 Rochester.
- What is the median house price in Rochester?
- The median house price in Rochester, VIC 3561 is $442,500. The median unit price is $182,160. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Rochester postcode?
- Rochester is in the 3561 postcode, in VIC, in the Campaspe Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rochester?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $213, for units it's $181.
- What schools are in Rochester?
- There are 4 schools serving Rochester on this page, including St Joseph's School, Rochester Primary School, Rochester Secondary College.
- How walkable is Rochester?
- Rochester has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rochester?
- Rochester is close to Rochester West, Fairy Dell, Bonn, Ballendella, Nanneella.
- What is the population of Rochester?
- Rochester has approximately 4,498 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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