Chewton

VIC 3451 · Mount Alexander

763 (2021) → 787 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

763

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

100

Safety score

Transport score

Chewton is a moderate growth suburb in Mount Alexander, VIC 3451, about 101km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Chewton are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 19/100, and is about 99km inland. Chewton has an overall score of 36/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

100.7 km

To Melbourne CBD

98.8 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

6.0 km

To nearest station

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Demographics

763

Population

Median age

2.1

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,245

vs NSW median-32.7%

Median taxable income (individual)$51,500/yr

vs national median ($59,576)↓ -14%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 3451 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher47.4%

Born in Australia79.0%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse330 / 0 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (3.41%), New Zealand (1.57%), USA (0.79%), Scotland (0.66%), Netherlands (0.52%)

Top languages: Thai (0.79%), French (0.52%), Japan (0.52%), Indonesian (0.52%), German (0.39%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

100

Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling131/100k

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Steal from dwellingNot reported

Motor vehicle theft131/100k

Domestic assault262/100k

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RobberyNot reported

Non-domestic assault131/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 23 (all categories, latest year)3,014 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

Within 10km1 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1060 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Chewton Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1119

Nearby (within 10km)

Castlemaine Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 1054
Castlemaine Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 1040
St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.5kmICSEA 1033
Olivet Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.6km
Campbells Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 1011
Elphinstone Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 1036
Castlemaine North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 1117
Winters Flat Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 1078
Castlemaine Secondary College-Junior CampusSecondary · Government · 6.2km
Castlemaine Secondary College-Yapeen CampusSecondary · Government · 8.1km
Taradale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.8kmICSEA 1075
Castlemaine Steiner School & KindergartenCombined · Independent · 10kmICSEA 1105

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

9Bus

CBD commute (est.)249 min (bus)

Nearest train stationCastlemaine Railway (6.0 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate3.3% · vs VIC avg 4.5% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance

17.5%

Education & Training

11.7%

Manufacturing

9.7%

Retail Trade

9.1%

Public Administration & Safety

8.6%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

28.5°C

Summer max

12.3°C

Winter max

560mm

Rainfall/yr

6.6h

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

00 in suburbSupermarkets

00 in suburbCafes/Rest.

11 in suburbParks

0Playgrounds

108 in suburbPools

11 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

00 in suburbGPs

00 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

1414 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

In this suburb

1Public toilets

Air qualityExcellent air quality (86/100, 2026-07-27)

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalSt John of God Hospital (63.4 km)

Nearest vet5.5 km

Nearest airportMelbourne (81.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

Pubs & Hotels

Bars

Clubs RSL/Leagues

Dining & Licensed

Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.31

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026

Childcare

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

OSHC

Total services1

Services per 1,000 residents1.31

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate0.78%

Projected population 2041897

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Mount Alexander

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Frequently asked questions about Chewton

Is Chewton safe?

Chewton has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,014 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Chewton from Melbourne CBD?

Chewton is about 100.7 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Chewton?

Chewton has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1119 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Chewton?

Chewton has a transport score of 19/100 and 9 bus stops.