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Chiltern - Indigo Valley has an estimated 3,321 residents, up 4.3% since the 2021 Census, with 105 projects tracked in the area around Chiltern - Indigo Valley.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Located 238 kilometres northeast from Melbourne CBD, the Chiltern - Indigo Valley Statistical Area (Lv2) presents a distinctive blend of historic heritage and picturesque natural surroundings. Revered for its rolling hills, lush vegetation, crystal-clear waterways, and rich gold-mining past, the area offers an idyllic rural environment while maintaining steady structural fundamentals. As of Aug 2026, AreaSearch estimates the population at around 3,321 people, reflecting an expansion of 137 people (4.3%) since the 2021 Census count of 3,184 people. This demographic trajectory is derived from an ABS Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of 3,257 as of June 2025, alongside 86 Validated New Addresses recorded since the Census date.
The community is characterised by moderate expansion patterns and a mature household profile, highlighted by an elevated proportion of residents aged 55 to 64yo and a high share of couples without children, alongside an above-average number of children per family.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Located 238 kilometres northeast from Melbourne CBD, the Chiltern - Indigo Valley Statistical Area (Lv2) presents a distinctive blend of historic heritage and picturesque natural surroundings. Revered for its rolling hills, lush vegetation, crystal-clear waterways, and rich gold-mining past, the area offers an idyllic rural environment while maintaining steady structural fundamentals. As of Aug 2026, AreaSearch estimates the population at around 3,321 people, reflecting an expansion of 137 people (4.3%) since the 2021 Census count of 3,184 people. This demographic trajectory is derived from an ABS Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of 3,257 as of June 2025, alongside 86 Validated New Addresses recorded since the Census date.
The community is characterised by moderate expansion patterns and a mature household profile, highlighted by an elevated proportion of residents aged 55 to 64yo and a high share of couples without children, alongside an above-average number of children per family.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 2,904 in 2001 and 3,257 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 3,321 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 55 to 64, 15.8%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 36.1%.
Chiltern - Indigo Valley ranks in the 65th percentile nationally for infrastructure drivers and the 54th for population growth.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Chiltern - Indigo Valley is $445 a week, up 3.9% over 12 months to Sep 2025 and 3% below Regional Vic..
3% below Regional Vic. on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses: $282 in 2016, $472 in 2025. The latest is to Sep 2025.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $445 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +3.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, houses | $472 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +4.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, units | $371 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +16.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, Wodonga - Alpine | $505 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Change in median rent, Wodonga - Alpine, over 12 months | +10.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, Hume | $471 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Change in median rent, Hume, over 12 months | +6.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, Regional Vic. | $458 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Change in median rent, Regional Vic., over 12 months | +5.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, VIC | $560 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Change in median rent, VIC, over 12 months | +4.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 |
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Status of the 11 tracked applications: 5 approved, 0 under assessment, 6 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 105 projects in and around Chiltern - Indigo Valley, 22 of them under construction.
A new facility to be built at Wodonga TAFE's Logic campus to provide an introduction to advanced manufacturing and prototyping capabilities.
Major $73 million expansion of the wastewater treatment plant to double capacity from current levels to support Wodonga's growing residential and industrial population. Features covered anaerobic lagoons for biogas recovery and renewable electricity generation, reducing emissions by over 50% annually.
A 10 MW renewable hydrogen production facility using solar-powered electrolysis. Produces green hydrogen that is blended at up to 10% into the local Albury-Wodonga gas network, serving over 40,000 customers. Officially opened in September 2024 and now fully operational.
A completed 3 megawatt solar farm featuring 6,500 panels with single-axis tracking system, now powering the Wodonga Wastewater Treatment Plant with renewable energy. Operational since August 2023, the facility generates enough electricity to power the treatment plant during daylight hours with surplus energy fed back to the grid.
Expansion of the existing Belvoir Village Motel with construction of a double storey building comprising 20 additional motel units, creation of a new road access, and associated landscaping works on the 2-acre property. The existing motel currently operates 12 rooms and this expansion would bring the total accommodation to 32 units.
Upgrade of the existing lagoon-based system to a new mechanical biological nutrient removal wastewater treatment plant. Features include new concrete bioreactors, inlet works, UV disinfection, aerobic digestion, and residuals management systems.
Replacement of the load-limited timber bridge over Spring Creek along McFeeters Road, approximately 5km north of Beechworth. The renewal delivers a new compliant single-lane structure with a 4.5m trafficable width, removing the 16-tonne load restriction to improve local vehicle safety and emergency access into the Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park.
The Wonga Wetlands Visitor Education and Experience Centre project delivered an upgraded multipurpose education hub, conference and community meeting space, improved car parking, and integrated nature interpretation facilities.
Australia's first commercial deployment of parabolic trough concentrated solar thermal (CST) technology. The $39.3 million project includes an 18-megawatt CST plant providing up to 10 hours of thermal energy storage for cooking pet food.
Replacement of the Brockley Street bridge over House Creek with a new two-lane concrete bridge compliant with modern design and load limits. The upgrade increases load capacity to 160 tonnes and incorporates wider shared pedestrian and cycling paths on both sides with safety barriers.
The House Creek Precinct housing renewal in Wodonga replaces 17 ageing public housing properties with modern, energy-efficient, and accessible homes. Delivered under Homes Victoria's Big Housing Build and Regional Housing Fund, the redevelopment will yield at least 41 new social and affordable dwellings across Schlink, Hereford, and Carkeek Streets.
Development of a new $5 million regional splash park at Oddies Creek Park in South Albury, providing the Albury Wodonga community with its first dedicated free-access water play destination.
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Estimated completion year of the 53 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 2, 2026 17, 2027 16, 2028 10, 2029 1, 2030 3, 2031 0, 2032 1, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 3. 19 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 11 substantial development applications lodged in and around Chiltern - Indigo Valley over the past 5 years, 3 in the last 12 months. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2022 (part year) 2, 2023 2, 2024 1, 2025 3, 2026 (to Nov) 3.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 11 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 3 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 4.4 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 55th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 14 | ABS building approvals | 26th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 5 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 include: Wodonga Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion (Construction); Hydrogen Park Murray Valley (HyP Murray Valley) (Completed); Wodonga Solar Farm (Completed); Beechworth Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade (Approved); and Splitters Creek and Table Top Rural Lands Strategy Implementation (LEP Amendment 22) (Approved). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 spans multiple sectors including Environmental & Disaster Management, Energy, and Agriculture & Rural Development, among others.
While specific investment values are not publicly disclosed for all projects impacting the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2, the area shows active development across multiple infrastructure categories within 15km.
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees Chiltern - Indigo Valley recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide.
Dwelling approval activity in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 area has seen 44 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2's current population of 3,321 has been supported by 14 approvals on average over recent years.
The Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 has seen 4.3 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 7.6 approvals in Regional Vic.. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 151 people in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2, compared to one for every 145 in Regional Vic..
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 14, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 has grown by approximately 92 people, while 70 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 1.3 people added for each new dwelling approval. This suggests a balanced relationship between population growth and housing supply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Chiltern - Indigo Valley has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,321 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +4.3% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 34th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 7 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 16th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 3,184 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 137 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | -0.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 513.09 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 was estimated to be approximately 3,321 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 3,257 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The chiltern - indigo valley sa2 has added approximately 137 people and shown a 4.30% increase from the 3,184 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 is estimated at 6 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.6% per annum.
Population growth in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 is driven by: Interstate migration (58.7%), Natural increase (35.6%), Overseas migration (5.8%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 58.7% of overall population gains.
Chiltern - Indigo Valley hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 84th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 15.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 21.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 49.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 47 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 9.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 11.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 9.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 10.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 13.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 15.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 13.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 8.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 at 47 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 47 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 47 years as at August 2026, Chiltern - Indigo Valley is 4 years older than the Regional Vic. 2021 Census average (43 years) and 9 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 compared to the Regional Vic. region is the 55 - 64 group, making up 15.8% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 compared to the Regional Vic. region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 9.8% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 is broadly in line with Regional Vic..
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 15.3% of the population in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 24.0% of the population in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 as at August 2026.
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $53,631 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 27th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $62,120 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,493 | 2021 Census, weekly | 35th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $752 | 2021 Census, weekly | 39th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 13.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,915 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 24.8% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 is approximately $57,171. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $53,631.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 is approximately $66,220. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $62,120.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 is approximately $57,171 compared to $57,266 in Regional Vic.. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $53,631 and $53,720 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 is approximately $66,220 compared to $70,544 in Regional Vic.. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $62,120 and $66,176 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2's households (~36.1% / 447 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 36.1% of households. In comparison, Regional Vic.'s largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.3% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 is $1,493/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 is $1,915/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 is $752/wk.
The Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2's income level is lower than average on a national basis according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. The Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2's median income among taxpayers is $53,631 and the average income stands at $62,120, which compares to figures for Regional Vic.'s of $53,720 and $66,176 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.6% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $57,171 (median) and $66,220 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 is $5,707 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The chiltern - indigo valley sa2's disposable income is $5,707 compared to $5,209 for Regional Vic., based on AreaSearch analysis.
The employment landscape in Chiltern - Indigo Valley shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 66.5% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 1,769 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 2,740 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 1,832 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 has approximately 1,769 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 3.4%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 stands at 3.4%, which is broadly in line with Regional Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (16.9% of employment), manufacturing (12.1%), and retail trade (10.8%). Other significant employers include agriculture, forestry & fishing and public administration & safety.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Regional Vic. saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 is 66.5%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate leading the Regional Vic. average of 61.1%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The chiltern - indigo valley sa2 shows notable specialisation in manufacturing, which employs 12.1% of the local workforce compared to 7.7% across Regional Vic.. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The chiltern - indigo valley sa2's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 5.3% growth, ranking 11th out of 37 regions nationally.
Chiltern - Indigo Valley shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 12.2% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 2.7% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 18.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 32.0% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.7% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.2% | 2021 Census | 62nd percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 38.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 27.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 2.4% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 9.1% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 9.7% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
18.6% of people aged 15 and over in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 21.7% in Regional Vic..
38.2% of people aged 15 and over in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 40.4% in Regional Vic..
The chiltern - indigo valley sa2 ranks in the 42th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 are: Certificate (32.0%), Bachelor Degree (12.2%), Advanced Diploma (11.2%).
27.2% of the population in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 9.1% in primary school, 9.7% in secondary school, 2.4% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 is 984, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 4 schools within the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 170 students.
The chiltern - indigo valley sa2 includes 4 primary schools.
Chiltern - Indigo Valley features high concentrations of couples without children but relatively few single parent families, with an average household size in line with Regional Vic.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.4 people | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 26.3% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 28.7% | 2021 Census | 44th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 34.9% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 6.7% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.5% | 2021 Census | 40th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 1,238 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 1,291 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 71.0% | 2021 Census | 51st percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.9 per family | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 had 1,238 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 4.3% to an estimated 1,291 households today.
The average household size in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 is 2.4 people. This compares to 2.4 in Regional Vic. and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 71.0% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (26.3%), group households (2.5%), and other household types (0.2%).
Of the 879 family households, couples with children account for 28.7% of all households, couples without children at home 34.9%, and single parent families 6.7%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional Vic., the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 have an average of 1.9 children, slightly above the Regional Vic. average of 1.8. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 49.5% of the adult population are currently married, while 30.0% have never married. This compares to 46.3% married and 34.0% never married across Regional Vic..
Single-person households represent 26.3% of all households in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2, similar to the average for Regional Vic. of 29.3%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.5% of households, slightly below the Regional Vic. average of 2.9%.
The latest Census data sees Chiltern - Indigo Valley placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 8.5% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 1.7% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 98.3% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 91.7% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 91.5% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 1.3% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
Chiltern - Indigo Valley was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 91.7% of its population being citizens, 91.5% born in Australia, and 98.3% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Chiltern - Indigo Valley was found to be Christianity, which makes up 50.4% of people in Chiltern - Indigo Valley. This compares to 47.3% across Regional Vic..
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Chiltern - Indigo Valley are Australian, comprising 35.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than Regional Vic.'s 29.6%, English, comprising 32.6% of the population, and Irish, comprising 9.8% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Dutch is notably overrepresented at 1.7% of Chiltern - Indigo Valley (vs 1.7% across Regional Vic.), German at 4.4% (vs 3.5%) and Hungarian at 0.3% (vs 0.2%).
8.5% of the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 13.2% across Regional Vic..
1.7% of the population in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 7.6% in Regional Vic..
1.3% of the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.4% in Regional Vic..
91.7% of the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 88.6% in Regional Vic..
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Chiltern - Indigo Valley is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 10.8% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 43.1% | 2021 Census | 78th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 94.9% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,389 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 23rd percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 46.1% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 2.8% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $260 | 2021 Census, weekly | 15th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 17.4% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 18th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 21.5% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 26th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
In the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2, 43.1% of homes are owned outright, 46.1% are owned with a mortgage, and 10.8% are rented.
According to the latest data, 94.9% of dwellings in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 are houses.
In the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2, 0.6% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 2.8% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 stands at 43.1%, compared to 40.9% in Regional Vic..
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 is $1,389, compared to $1,430 in Regional Vic..
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 is $762, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 21.5% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 17.4% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 is 0.7, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 21.5% of income on repayments (vs 23.8% in Regional Vic.), while renters spend 17.4% of income on rent (vs 20.6% in Regional Vic.).
The dwelling mix in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 consists of 94.9% detached houses, 2.8% semi-detached dwellings, 0.6% apartments, and 1.7% other dwelling types.
Housing in Chiltern - Indigo Valley consumes approximately 11.8% of median household income ($6,465 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Chiltern - Indigo Valley show attached dwellings contributing 0% of approvals compared to 5% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 100% of applications versus 95% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. The area shows minimal growth in housing density compared to other Australian locations.
Health performance in Chiltern - Indigo Valley is well below the national average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 48.8% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 21st percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 60.3% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 5.7% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 67.4% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 2.2% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
Around 48.8% of people in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 50.8% in Regional Vic..
In the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2, 5.7% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.9% of people in Regional Vic. require similar assistance.
9.5% of people in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.7% of the population across Regional Vic. is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 4.6% of the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 population, while in Regional Vic., 4.6% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
4.9% of people in the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional Vic.,4.4% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2, 48.8% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional Vic. sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 50.8%.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 28 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 28th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 4 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 4th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 59 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 7th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 815 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 3 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 2.0 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 15.4% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 4 public transport stops within the Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2.
The Chiltern - Indigo Valley SA2 has 59 weekly trips across 3 routes, averaging 8 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 607 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest school is 2.4 km away and the nearest child care centre 2.7 km.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 4 stops nearby, 59 weekly trips, access rating 28 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 37 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 37th percentile nationally |
| Nearest school | 2.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 2.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 3.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 5.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 5.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 14.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 20.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 20.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 20.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 21.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 26.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees Chiltern - Indigo Valley recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide.
Chiltern - Indigo Valley has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 42nd percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Chiltern - Indigo Valley is $445 a week, +3.9% over 12 months to Sep 2025.
Chiltern - Indigo Valley has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends.
Chiltern - Indigo Valley hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide.
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment.
The employment landscape in Chiltern - Indigo Valley shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators.
Chiltern - Indigo Valley shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist.
Chiltern - Indigo Valley features high concentrations of couples without children but relatively few single parent families, with an average household size in line with Regional Vic.
The latest Census data sees Chiltern - Indigo Valley placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Chiltern - Indigo Valley is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Health performance in Chiltern - Indigo Valley is well below the national average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Chiltern - Indigo Valley has an estimated 3,321 residents, up 4.3% since the 2021 Census, with 105 projects tracked in the area around Chiltern - Indigo Valley.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Chiltern - Indigo Valley.
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Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2025, population and age estimated to Aug 2026 and taxable income FY 2024. Housing and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
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Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (204031070). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, infrastructure projects, employment, households, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Chiltern - Indigo Valley from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Chiltern - Indigo Valley with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
