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Churchill

VIC 3842 · Latrobe

4,924 (2021) → 5,118 est. (2025)

34
Overall score

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

4,924
Population
$345K
Median house (2024)
37
Safety score
24
Transport score

Churchill is a suburb in Latrobe, VIC 3842, about 140km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $345K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 24/100, and is about 40km inland. Churchill has an overall score of 34/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 37/100.

139.5 km
To Melbourne CBD
40.0 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
9.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

4,924
Population
38
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,109
vs NSW median-40.1%
Bachelor degree or higher20.9%
Born in Australia78.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,861 / 48 / 16

Top countries of birth: England (2.82%), Netherlands (1.14%), Scotland (0.87%), New Zealand (0.73%), Philippines (0.71%)

Top languages: Italian (0.49%), Mandarin (0.39%), Bengali (0.35%), Arabic (0.26%), Urdu (0.18%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$345K0.0%
Median house (2024)
Data not available
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

37
Residential

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

39
Break & enter dwelling792/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
19
Motor vehicle theft386/100k
49
Domestic assault995/100k
1
Robbery20/100k
21
Non-domestic assault426/100k

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: 425 (all categories, latest year)8,631 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

30

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

19
Within 10km6 in suburb
5
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 953 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Lumen Christi SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 992
  • Churchill Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 958
  • Churchill North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 901
  • Kurnai College - University CampusSecondary · Government
  • Kurnai College - Churchill CampusSecondary · Government
  • Kurnai College - KYPP Campus (Kurnai Young Parents Program Campus)Secondary · Government

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Traralgon College Hazelwood EstateSecondary · Government · 3.8km
  • Churchill Primary School-Hazelwood EstatePrimary · Government · 3.9km
  • Ashwood School-Garfield North Outdoor Education CentreCombined · Government · 3.9km
  • Hazelwood North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 997
  • Yinnar South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 957
  • Yinnar Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.3kmICSEA 1020
  • Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8.6kmICSEA 962
  • Kurnai College - FLO CampusSecondary · Government · 8.9km
  • St Vincent de Paul's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.5kmICSEA 994
  • Morwell Central Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.5kmICSEA 901
  • Berry Street School - Morwell CampusSecondary · Independent · 9.6km
  • Kurnai CollegeSecondary · Government · 9.7kmICSEA 916

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

24
29Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationMorwell Railway (9.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.0°C
Summer max
14.5°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6.2h
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.

22 in suburbSupermarkets
22 in suburbCafes/Rest.
2121 in suburbParks
88 in suburbPlaygrounds
0Pools
11 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
11 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
22 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
1212 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalLatrobe Regional Health (11.4 km)
Nearest vet10.8 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (156.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

12

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

1
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
12
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

40

Some green space

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

21
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

10

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
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

16

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.20

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

49

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

1
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services4
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.81

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Nearby suburbs in Latrobe

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Frequently asked questions about Churchill

Is Churchill safe?

Churchill has a residential safety score of 37/100, 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 8,631 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Churchill?

In Churchill, the .

How far is Churchill from Melbourne CBD?

Churchill is about 139.5 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Churchill?

Churchill has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 950 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Churchill?

Churchill has a transport score of 24/100 and 29 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.