Rochester West at a glance
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
4,498
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Rochester West.
The postcode for Rochester West is 3561 (VIC).
Rochester West (3561) sits in the Campaspe region of Victoria.
Rochester West has roughly 4,498 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Rochester West scores 24/100 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rochester West's population at 4,498, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
4,498
Median age
49
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$213/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$181/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4,498
Median age: 49
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Getting around
Walkability.
24
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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
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Government School Catchment
Rochester Primary School
Rochester Secondary College
Nanneella Estate Primary School
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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 Rochester West postcode?
- Rochester West is in the 3561 postcode, in VIC, in the Campaspe Shire Council region.
- Where is Rochester West?
- Rochester West is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3561, 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?
- The population of Rochester West is approximately 4,498 (2021 Census). 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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