Chewton Bushlands VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Chewton Bushlands, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Chewton Bushlands VIC is 50 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Chewton Bushlands is $866 per week ($45,032 per year). Median rent in Chewton Bushlands is $800 per week ($3,467 per month). Chewton Bushlands has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Chewton Bushlands has a population density of 33.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Chewton Bushlands is England. The most common religion is No Religion (67% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chewton Bushlands is $1,560.

There were 1 recorded offences in Chewton Bushlands in 2025-25, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Chewton Bushlands Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Chewton Bushlands Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$866/wk
$45,032 per year
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Median Rent
$800/wk
$3,467 per month
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Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,560/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Chewton Bushlands Demographics

Gender Split

Male 67.3% (35) Female 32.7% (17)

Population Density

33.9
people per km²
50 people · 1.5 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Chewton Bushlands Age Distribution

0-4
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Chewton Bushlands Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
52.0% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
48.0% 12 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Chewton Bushlands Country of Birth

Australia
83.3%
England
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Chewton Bushlands Religion

No Religion
66.7%
Not stated
11.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
9.8%
Catholic
5.9%
Judaism
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Chewton Bushlands Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
84.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
8.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Chewton Bushlands Employment

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Employed full-time
17.9% 7 people
Employed part-time
35.9% 14 people
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Not in labour force
46.2% 18 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Chewton Bushlands Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
32.0%
Postgraduate Degree
28.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
28.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Chewton Bushlands Occupation

Professionals
52.4%
Managers
28.6%
Community & Personal Service
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Chewton Bushlands Field of Study

Society & Culture
33.3%
Education
26.7%
Health
20.0%
Management & Commerce
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Chewton Bushlands Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Chewton Bushlands Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
20.0%
$500-$649/wk
12.0%
$650-$799/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.0%
$4,000+/wk
28.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Chewton Bushlands Marital Status

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Married
37.5% 21
↔️
Separated
7.1% 4
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Divorced
23.2% 13
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Never married
32.1% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Chewton Bushlands Ancestry

English
38.4%
Irish
20.5%
Australian
19.2%
German
6.8%
Dutch
5.5%
Scottish
5.5%
Other
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Chewton Bushlands Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.9% 4
No need for assistance
96.1% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Chewton Bushlands Volunteering

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Volunteer
44.0% 22
Not a volunteer
56.0% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Chewton Bushlands Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$2,400-$2,999/mo
42.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Chewton Bushlands How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Chewton Bushlands Car Ownership

1 vehicle
46.7%
2 vehicles
36.7%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Chewton Bushlands Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
14.8%
2 bedrooms
44.4%
3 bedrooms
40.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Chewton Bushlands Population Mobility

16.0%
moved in the last year
22.4%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Chewton Bushlands Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
99
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Chewton Bushlands Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4
Asthma
3
Heart disease
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Chewton Bushlands Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
6.4%
$300-$399/wk
10.6%
$500-$649/wk
10.6%
$650-$799/wk
21.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.6%
$3,500+/wk
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Chewton Bushlands Family Structure

Couple — no children
74.1%
Couple — children under 15
25.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Chewton Bushlands Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
9.8% 4
Did not provide
90.2% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Chewton Bushlands Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Chewton Bushlands When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4
1991–2000
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Chewton Bushlands Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
11.4%
5–14 hours
52.3%
15–29 hours
13.6%
30+ hours
15.9%
Did not do domestic work
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Chewton Bushlands Household Size

1 person
52.4%
2 persons
33.3%
3 persons
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Chewton Bushlands Where Residents Moved From

Same address
42
Moved from VIC
7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Chewton Bushlands Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Chewton Bushlands Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2019
2021
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Chewton Bushlands Rent Prices & Affordability

69%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $1,166/wk
Median Rent $800/wk
Rent-to-Income 68.6%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Chewton Bushlands

≈ $5,053/month
Median rent $800/wk
Left after rent $366/wk
Rent share 68.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Chewton Bushlands vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chewton Bushlands

What is the population of Chewton Bushlands VIC?

The population of Chewton Bushlands VIC is 50 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 33.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Chewton Bushlands?

The median personal income in Chewton Bushlands VIC is $866 per week, or $45,032 per year.The median household income is $1,166 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Chewton Bushlands?

Median rent in Chewton Bushlands VIC is $800 per week ($3,467 per month).Rent represents 68.6% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Chewton Bushlands?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chewton Bushlands VIC is $1,560. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Chewton Bushlands?

The median age in Chewton Bushlands VIC is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Chewton Bushlands a good suburb to live in?

Chewton Bushlands is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 50.The median income is $866/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (68.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20548. All dollar figures in AUD.