Rochester
VIC 3561 · Campaspe
3,154 (2021) → 2,919 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Rochester is a stable suburb in Campaspe, VIC 3561, about 163km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $374K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 74/100, and is about 165km inland. Rochester has an overall score of 49/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 77/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
Top countries of birth: England (1.65%), New Zealand (0.82%), Malaysia (0.67%), Scotland (0.41%), Italy (0.35%)
Top languages: Italian (0.38%), Mandarin (0.32%), Filipino (0.22%), Thai (0.22%), Hindi (0.13%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
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
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 977 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 996
- Rochester Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 977
- Rochester Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 959
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Rochester
Is Rochester safe?
Rochester has a residential safety score of 77/100, 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 3,741 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Rochester?
In Rochester, the .
How far is Rochester from Melbourne CBD?
Rochester is about 163.4 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Rochester?
Rochester has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 977 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Rochester?
Rochester has a transport score of 74/100, including 1 train station and 22 bus stops.