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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

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 local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3351
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
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
Elevation
0m

🚌 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)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

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.