Chewton Bushlands VIC 3451
Located in Victoria, Chewton Bushlands sits 113 km from Melbourne CBD, around 1 hour 25 minutes by car. The suburb has 50 residents, a median age of 57, and a median household income of $60,632 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the top 40% nationally. The suburb grew 11.1% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $800 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,560. Chewton Bushlands is characterised by no recorded bushfire exposure and no recorded flood exposure. Walkability is low.
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Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Chewton Bushlands are currently listed at around $768,000 on average. Based on 3 houses listed in the past six months.
$768K
3 houses listed in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 202590 Unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 33% of its income on the median rent in postcode 3451.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is Chewton Bushlands safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Chewton Bushlands sits in the low band, with 3 incidents recorded in 2026 — up roughly 200% on the prior year.
3 offences
200.0% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–2025No crash in Chewton Bushlands killed anyone or put anyone in hospital in 2021–2025.
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Walkability
Chewton Bushlands is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Chewton Bushlands.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 41
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Mount Alexander: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Chewton Bushlands is home to 50 residents, with a median age of 57 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $61,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
50
Median Age
57
Median Household Income
$60,632/yr
Census Median Rent
$800/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,560/mo
Avg Household Size
1.8
Median Personal Income
$45,032/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
45.8%
Total Dwellings
24
Owner-Occupier Rate
100.0%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
68.6%
Mortgage Stress
30.9%
Work From Home
68.4%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 88.0%
- English Spoken at Home
- 90.0%
- Employment Rate
- 54%
- Completed Year 12
- 76.0%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,885 a year through Mount Alexander based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 100%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Mount Alexander
In the year to August 2026, 102 new dwellings were approved across Mount Alexander. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are down 6.7% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Registered Aboriginal Party for this area is Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation (appointed 2008).
Registered Aboriginal Parties are appointed by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal cultural heritage for their area. They are the body to contact about cultural heritage here.
Climate & Setting
from Castlemaine Prison, 4.7 kmModerate rainfall — hot summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 433 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Annual rainfall
- 598 mm
- 83 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 27.9°C
- 11 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 3.7°C
- 19 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 3451, 66 of 5,536 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.2% (120 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 3.4%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3451, 1,554 rooftop-solar systems totalling 8.8 MW have been installed since 2001, against 2,635 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 111 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
9 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3451 in 2025-26, rank 96 of 298 Victorian postcodes. The most was 36, in 2009-10.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Lisa Chesters Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lisa Chesters | 51.4% | 48.6% | +51.4 |
| 2022 | Lisa Chesters | 62.1% | 37.9% | -3.3 |
| 2019 | Lisa Chesters | 59.0% | 41.0% | -5.2 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Maree Edwards Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Maree Edwards ALP | 50.7% | 64.3% | 35.6% |
| 2018 | Maree Edwards ALP | 53.5% | 68.5% | 31.4% |
| 2014 | Maree Edwards ALP | 50.4% | 62.2% | 37.8% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
Looking at a specific address in Chewton Bushlands?
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Common questions about Chewton Bushlands
Is Chewton Bushlands a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Chewton Bushlands is low (36/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Chewton Bushlands?
Chewton Bushlands has no recorded bushfire history. No mapped flood overlay applies. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Chewton Bushlands?
Chewton Bushlands, VIC had a population of 50 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Chewton Bushlands, VIC?
The postcode for Chewton Bushlands, VIC is 3451.
How far is Chewton Bushlands from Melbourne?
Chewton Bushlands is 113 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 84 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Chewton Bushlands?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Chewton Bushlands was $60,632 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Chewton Bushlands?
There are too few current rental listings in Chewton Bushlands for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $800, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Chewton Bushlands?
The median age of residents in Chewton Bushlands was 57 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the weather like in Chewton Bushlands?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Chewton Bushlands, Castlemaine Prison (4.7 km away), summer days average 27.9°C, winter nights 3.7°C, 598 mm of rain a year over 83 rainy days, and 11 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Chewton Bushlands?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Chewton Bushlands belong to?
Chewton Bushlands sits within the Mount Alexander local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Chewton Bushlands?
The average residential rates bill through Mount Alexander is $1,885 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Chewton Bushlands?
Across Mount Alexander, 102 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 6.7% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Chewton Bushlands in?
Chewton Bushlands sits within the federal Division of Bendigo, currently held by Lisa Chesters (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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