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Chepstowe

VIC 3351 • Victoria

60
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
56.99 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSemi-Rural
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About Chepstowe

Chepstowe is a small rural locality in western Victoria, situated approximately 175 kilometres west of Melbourne near the town of Beaufort in the Pyrenees Shire. The locality covers around 57 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 60 residents at the 2021 Census. The area lies on the volcanic plains west of Ballarat, featuring open sheep and beef grazing country in a typical Central Highlands farming landscape.

Beaufort, approximately 15 kilometres to the north-west, provides a general store, hotel, school, and community facilities, and has a V/Line station on the Ballarat Line. The broader Pyrenees Shire is known for its premium Pyrenees wine region and the scenic Mt Cole State Forest. A private vehicle is essential for local travel, though V/Line connections are available from Beaufort.

Chepstowe falls under postcode 3351 and is governed by the Pyrenees Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3351
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Pyrenees
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.76°, 143.64°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
56.99 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3351

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3351, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,935
Median 2023–24
$53,972
▲ 17.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$63,900

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3351; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Beaufort
15 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
175 km
By Train
V/Line from Beaufort (approx. 15 km) to Melbourne Southern Cross; approx. 2 hours
By Car (Peak)
2–2.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hours

🛣️ Western Highway provides road access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is needed for all errands to Beaufort.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
60
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Pyrenees Local Government Area, which contains Chepstowe. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
386.1 / 100k
2yr Up 58.2% 10yr Down 37.2%
Motor vehicle theft
286.5 / 100k
2yr Up 71.5% 10yr Up 74.6%
Non-FV assault
236.6 / 100k
2yr Up 22.8% 10yr Up 15.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
510.6 / 100k
2yr Up 89.3% 10yr Up 33.4%
View all offence subgroups for Pyrenees →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chepstowe known for? +

Chepstowe is a quiet farming locality near Beaufort in Victoria's Pyrenees Shire, set on the volcanic plains west of Ballarat in an area also known for Pyrenees wine country.

How far is Chepstowe from Melbourne CBD? +

Chepstowe is approximately 175 kilometres west of Melbourne CBD, around 2 to 2.5 hours by road via the Western Highway.

Does Chepstowe have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Chepstowe. V/Line trains operate from Beaufort station (approximately 15 km north-west) to Melbourne Southern Cross.

What is the population of Chepstowe? +

According to the 2021 Census, Chepstowe has a population of approximately 60 residents, a small rural locality in the Pyrenees Shire.

Is Chepstowe a good place to live? +

Chepstowe suits those seeking a quiet farming lifestyle in western Victoria, with Beaufort's V/Line rail connections and the Pyrenees wine region nearby.

What is the postcode for Chepstowe? +

The postcode for Chepstowe, VIC is 3351.

Is Chepstowe a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Chepstowe is part of the Pyrenees LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.