Chewton, Australia
Victoria · Australia
Chewton is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 763. Elevation: 1,050 ft (320 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Chewton
Chewton is a town in Mount Alexander Shire, Victoria, Australia, 116 kilometres north west of the state capital, Melbourne. At the 2021 census, Chewton had a population of 763.
People
Climate
| Population | 763 |
| Population Density | 98 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.0814°, 144.2568° |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Victoria |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.2 inches (691 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chewton
Chewton is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 763. The city sits at an elevation of 1,050 feet (320 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.
Climate in Chewton
Chewton has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.9°C), the coldest is Jul (7.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 581 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 98/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0814°S, 144.2568°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Newer Volcanics Province | Shield(s) | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | -2900 | 173 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in |
Chewton has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 46°F in June to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (1.4").
Schools in Chewton
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chewton Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Chewton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyneton Museum | ||||
| Maldon District Museum | ||||
| Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum | ||||
| Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum | ||||
| Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum | ||||
| Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum | ||||
| Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum | ||||
| Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum |
Libraries in Chewton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athenaeum Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Castlemaine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kyneton Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chewton
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlemaine Artists Market | |||||
| Castlemaine Farmers Market | |||||
| Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar | |||||
| Kyneton Farmers' Market | |||||
| Maldon Market | |||||
| Wesley Hill Market |
Cafes in Chewton
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chewton
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Chewton
33 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Airport | MEL | Large Airport |
| Melbourne Essendon Airport | MEB | Medium Airport |
| Arkells Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Avonmore Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bacchus Marsh Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ballarat Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ballarat Health Service Helipad | - | Small Airport |
| Bendigo Airport | BXG | Small Airport |
| Blue Tongue Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bridgewater Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Castlemaine Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Derby Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dunolly Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elmore Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Emu Creek Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fiskville Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Flying Circus Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kyabram Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kyneton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Legate Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Marshall Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maryborough Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Melton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Raywood Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Riddell Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rochford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Romsey Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Smeaton airfield private | - | Small Airport |
| Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sunbury East Airport | - | Small Airport |
| The Boreen Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Valken Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Woodvale Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Chewton?
Chewton has a population of 763 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 98 people per square mile, spread across 7.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chewton?
Chewton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 27.2 inches.
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