Moving to Chewton VIC 3451
What the official numbers say about living in Chewton — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $300 a week, against a median household income of $1,245 a week.
About 84% of homes are owner-occupied and 15% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Around 63% of households are families, averaging 2.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, United States; most spoken languages besides English: Thai, French, Japanese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Chewton scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (62% of workers), while 32% work from home.
Nearest train station: Castlemaine, 4.7 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Bendigo Airport, 39.3 km north.
The Melbourne CBD is roughly 102 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 8 schools · 3 cafes & restaurants · 2 parks — see them all on the Chewton profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Chewton Primary School 300 m · Castlemaine Primary School 3.9 km · Castlemaine Secondary College Senior Campus 4.1 km · St Mary's Primary School 4.1 km · Castlemaine North Primary School 4.7 km · Castlemaine Secondary College Junior Campus 4.8 km · Olivet Christian College 4.9 km · Campbells Creek Primary School 5 km
Parks and reserves: Chewton Soldiers Memorial Park 450 m · Forest Creek Gold Workings Heritage Walk 2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Chewton, most often seen first: Eurasian Blackbird · Crimson Rosella · Australian Magpie · Red Wattlebird · Eastern Red Wattlebird · Eastern Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Chewton, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chewton here | 763 | — | 6/10 | 71% |
| Castlemaine | 7,506 | $747,000 | 5/10 | 37% |
| Campbells Creek | 2,071 | $680,000 | 5/10 | 62% |
| Mckenzie Hill | 775 | $835,000 | 7/10 | 40% |
| Harcourt | 1,038 | $660,000 | 5/10 | 25% |
| Malmsbury | 905 | $680,500 | 7/10 | 13% |
| Newstead | 820 | — | 4/10 | 22% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Mount Alexander — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Bendigo — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 3451 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Chewton profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $300 a week, and about 15% of homes here are rented.
It sits about 102 km from the Melbourne CBD in a straight line, and Castlemaine station is roughly 4.7 km away. Local government is Mount Alexander council, and the federal seat is Bendigo.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Chewton vs Campbells Creek · Chewton vs Mckenzie Hill.
Nearby guides: Castlemaine · Campbells Creek · Mckenzie Hill · Harcourt · Malmsbury · Newstead.
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