Chiltern VIC

Postcode 3683 · Indigo LGA

Chiltern is a small community in Victoria within the Indigo local government area (postcode 3683). With a population of 1,580, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 50. Households earn a median income of $68K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Chiltern is $462,000, having surged 18.5% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $450. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

Chiltern is served by 2 schools, including 2 primary. The average ICSEA score is 988, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 2 bus stops. The crime rate in the Indigo LGA is below average at 3,341 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Chiltern offers a gross rental yield of 5.1%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($462K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +18.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.1% High Yield
Price vs State$462K/$875K Below Median
Affordability6.8x Moderate
Price Momentum+18.5% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$53,067
Mean Income$59,519
Earners2,260
YoY Change+2.1%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education3/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$462K
18.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$260
POPULATION
1,580
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age50
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,305
Personal Income /wk$682
Mortgage /mth$1,300
CRIME (Indigo LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,341
Total Incidents598
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops2
Chiltern Station
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA988
Total Students104
Government1
Catholic1
Chiltern Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 987
St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 988
Data: 2024