Victoria · Suburb Profile
Chiltern VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Chiltern, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Chiltern VIC is 1,580 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Chiltern is $682 per week ($35,464 per year). Median rent in Chiltern is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Chiltern has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Chiltern has a population density of 7.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Chiltern is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chiltern is $1,300.
There were 87 recorded offences in Chiltern in 2025-25, a rate of 55 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (28 offences).
Chiltern Map
Chiltern Population
Chiltern Median Income & Rent
Chiltern Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Chiltern Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Chiltern Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Chiltern Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Chiltern Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Chiltern Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Chiltern Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Chiltern Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Chiltern Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Chiltern Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Chiltern Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Chiltern Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Chiltern Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Chiltern Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Chiltern Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Chiltern School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Chiltern Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Chiltern Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Chiltern Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Chiltern How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Chiltern Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Chiltern Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Chiltern Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Chiltern Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Chiltern Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Chiltern Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Chiltern Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Chiltern Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Chiltern Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Chiltern Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Chiltern When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Chiltern Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Chiltern Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Chiltern Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Chiltern Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Chiltern Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 87 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Chiltern Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
If you earn X in Chiltern
Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes
Chiltern vs State & National Average
Nearby Suburbs in VIC
Compare Chiltern
Frequently Asked Questions About Chiltern
What is the population of Chiltern VIC?
The population of Chiltern VIC is 1,580 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.9 people per km².Chiltern is ranked #3,329 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Chiltern?
The median personal income in Chiltern VIC is $682 per week, or $35,464 per year.The median household income is $1,305 per week.Family income is $1,684 per week.Chiltern is ranked #5,799 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Chiltern?
Median rent in Chiltern VIC is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 19.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Chiltern ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Chiltern?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chiltern VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Chiltern?
The median age in Chiltern VIC is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Chiltern a good suburb to live in?
Chiltern is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,580.The median income is $682/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Looking for schools, childcare centres, and playgrounds in this area? See kid.com.au for family facilities data.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20551. All dollar figures in AUD.