Campaspe Shire Council

Rochester

VIC3561

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

Median House PriceSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

$442,500

Median Unit PriceSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

$182,160

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

4,498

Median age: 49

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Gross Yield (House)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

2.50%

Based on $442,500 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

5.17%

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.

Offence Summary

140

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences71 (50.7%)
A Crimes against the person35 (25.0%)
E Justice procedures offences21 (15.0%)
D Public order and security offences8 (5.7%)
C Drug offences4 (2.9%)

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

24

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Rochester.

Local schools for Rochester

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Rochester Primary School

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Rochester Secondary College

7-12CoEdGovernment
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Nanneella Estate Primary School

1-6CoEdGovernment
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© 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

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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.

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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