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Chewton VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Chewton, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Chewton VIC is 763 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Chewton is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Median rent in Chewton is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Chewton has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Chewton has a population density of 31.7 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Chewton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (65% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chewton is $1,517.
There were 61 recorded offences in Chewton in 2025-25, a rate of 80 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was public order (33 offences).
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Chewton Population
Chewton Median Income & Rent
Chewton Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Chewton Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Chewton Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Chewton Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Chewton Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Chewton Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Chewton Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Chewton Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Chewton Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Chewton Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Chewton Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Chewton Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Chewton Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Chewton Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Chewton Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Chewton School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Chewton Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Chewton Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Chewton Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Chewton How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Chewton Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Chewton Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Chewton Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Chewton Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Chewton Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Chewton Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Chewton Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Chewton Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Chewton Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Chewton Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Chewton When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Chewton Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Chewton Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Chewton Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Chewton Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Chewton Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 61 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Chewton Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chewton
What is the population of Chewton VIC?
The population of Chewton VIC is 763 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 31.7 people per km².Chewton is ranked #4,368 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Chewton?
The median personal income in Chewton VIC is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year.The median household income is $1,245 per week.Family income is $1,781 per week.Chewton is ranked #5,697 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Chewton?
Median rent in Chewton VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 24.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Chewton ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Chewton?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chewton VIC is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Chewton?
The median age in Chewton VIC is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Chewton a good suburb to live in?
Chewton is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 763.The median income is $687/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.1% 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: 20547. All dollar figures in AUD.