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Chiltern, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Chiltern is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,561. Elevation: 679 ft (207 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,561 Population 25/sq mi density
679 ft Elevation 207 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
31.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$23,052 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$23,052 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$146,400 home value, $732/mo rent

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About Chiltern

Chiltern

Chiltern is a town in Victoria, Australia, in the northeast of the state between Wangaratta and Wodonga, in the Shire of Indigo. At the 2021 census, Chiltern had a population of 1,580. It is the birthplace of Prime Minister John McEwen. The town is close to the Chiltern-Mount Pilot National Park. Chiltern was once on the main road between Melbourne and Sydney but is now bypassed by the Hume Freeway running one kilometre to the south.

People

Population1,561
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density25/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,052
Per Capita$23,052
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$146,400
Rent$732
Ownership88.2%
Housing Units624

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain31.6 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Population1,561
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Coordinates-36.1504°, 146.6084°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Annual Precipitation31.6 inches (802 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,052
Median Age50.0 years

About Chiltern

Chiltern is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,561. The city sits at an elevation of 679 feet (207 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 37°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Chiltern has a population of 1,561 with a density of 25 people per square mile, spread across 63.7 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,561
Total Population
25
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Australia avg
63.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Chiltern vs Australia Average

The median household income in Chiltern is $23,052, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,052 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $443, 69% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 148 business establishments.

Income: Chiltern vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$23,052
69% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,052
Avg Weekly Wage$443

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)148

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chiltern is $146,400, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $732 (37% below the national average of $1,163). 88.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 624 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$146,400
48% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$732
37% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership88.2%
Owner-Occupied88.2%
Renter-Occupied11.8%
Housing Units624

Property Tax

Climate in Chiltern

Chiltern has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.2°C), the coldest is Jul (7.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 562 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.2°C / 74°F 14.3° / 32.1° 38.6
Feb 22.6°C / 73°F 14.2° / 31.1° 45.0
Mar 19.1°C / 66°F 10.6° / 27.6° 37.9
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 6.7° / 22.8° 30.8
May 10.7°C / 51°F 3.9° / 17.5° 41.7
Jun 8.5°C / 47°F 2.8° / 14.2° 50.7
Jul 7.4°C / 45°F 2° / 12.7° 58.4
Aug 8.3°C / 47°F 2.3° / 14.3° 55.1
Sep 10.5°C / 51°F 3.7° / 17.4° 54.6
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 5.6° / 21.5° 52.6
Nov 17.6°C / 64°F 9° / 26.3° 51.6
Dec 20.6°C / 69°F 11.5° / 29.6° 45.3
Chiltern experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 679 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below Australia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Area63.7 sq mi (165.0 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates-36.1504°N, 146.6084°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 146 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 146 km
Jul 17, 1998 17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia M4.1 100 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 146 km
May 21, 1994 5 km N of Jindera, Australia M3.4 38 km
Dec 16, 2001 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia M3.4 109 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia M3.3 45 km
Jan 25, 2003 2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia M3.2 36 km
Jun 22, 2013 24 km SE of Benalla, Australia M3.2 76 km
Nov 22, 1991 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia M3.1 76 km
Sep 26, 2003 53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia M3.0 141 km
Jun 13, 2000 3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia M3.0 98 km
Feb 28, 2006 14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia M2.9 87 km
Apr 12, 2004 26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia M2.8 137 km
Jun 10, 2007 12 km SE of Myrtleford, Australia M2.6 58 km
May 9, 2003 27 km SE of Euroa, Australia M2.6 113 km
Oct 23, 2002 11 km SW of Batlow, Australia M2.6 144 km
Aug 9, 2002 10 km ESE of Kyabram, Australia M2.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
February 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
March 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
July 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Wettest
August 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
December 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in

Chiltern has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Chiltern

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Chiltern Primary School - - - -
St Joseph's Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chiltern

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
89.9 The Light christian, melbourne AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Mansfield - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mansfield 99.7FM community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Chiltern

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beechworth Carriage Museum
Chiltern Athenaeum Museum
Eldorado Museum
Federation Museum
Old Beechworth Gaol
The Burke Museum

Libraries in Chiltern

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Corowa Library0.0
Howlong Library and Resource Centre0.0
Rutherglen Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Chiltern

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Corowa Whisky and Chocolate Christmas Market

Cafes in Chiltern

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bird 'n' Bike Cafe 'n' Bar
Lulu & Didge

Theatres in Chiltern

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sound Shell

Train Stations in Chiltern

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chiltern
Springhurst

Banks in Chiltern

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

WAW Credit Union

Golf Courses in Chiltern

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chiltern Golf Course

Breweries in Chiltern

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Billson’s Brewery

Airports Near Chiltern

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albury AirportABXMedium Airport
Benalla AirportBLNMedium Airport
Corowa AirportCWWMedium Airport
Wangaratta AirportWGTMedium Airport
Beechworth Airstrip-Small Airport
Everton (Tarrawingee) Airport-Small Airport
Henty Airport-Small Airport
HentyField Days Site Airport-Small Airport
Holbrook Airport-Small Airport
Milawa (Brown Brothers) Airport-Small Airport
Mount Beauty Airport-Small Airport
Porepunkah AirportMBFSmall Airport
St James Private airfield-Small Airport
Sunnyside (Walla Walla) Airport-Small Airport
Yarrawonga Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Chiltern

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chiltern Post Office
Springhurst

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chiltern

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anglican Church
Our Lady of the Rosary

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chiltern

What is the population of Chiltern?

Chiltern has a population of 1,561 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 63.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Chiltern expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,052, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $146,400 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $732 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Chiltern?

Chiltern has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 37°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.6 inches.

How is the job market in Chiltern?

Chiltern has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $443. There are 148 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chiltern?

The median home value in Chiltern is $146,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $732. The homeownership rate is 88.2%.

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