Campaspe Shire Council
Rochester West
Rochester West at a glance
Median house
$253,000
Median unit
$182,160
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
4,498
Median age 49
About
Welcome to Rochester West.
Rochester West is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$253,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $182,160.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$213/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$181/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$253,000
$182,160
4,498
Median age: 49
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.38%
Based on $253,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)5.17%
Based on $182,160 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
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
–
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 West.
Local schools for Rochester West
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 West.
- What is the median house price in Rochester West?
- The median house price in Rochester West, VIC 3561 is $253,000. The median unit price is $182,160. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Rochester West postcode?
- Rochester West is in the 3561 postcode, in VIC, in the Campaspe Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rochester West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $213, for units it's $181.
- What schools are in Rochester West?
- There are 4 schools serving Rochester West on this page, including St Joseph's School, Rochester Primary School, Rochester Secondary College.
- How walkable is Rochester West?
- Rochester West has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rochester West?
- Rochester West is close to Rochester, Fairy Dell, Bonn, Ballendella, Nanneella.
- What is the population of Rochester West?
- Rochester West 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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