Churchill, VIC 3842 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Churchill is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3842, home to 4,924 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Latrobe (Vic.) local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 138 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,924
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,109 /week
- Median personal income
- $577 /week
- Median family income
- $1,347 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Latrobe (Vic.)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Latrobe - Gippsland
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gippsland
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $230 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $997
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Churchill Primary School
- Lumen Christi School
- Churchill North Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 17 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 29 bus stops
- Churchill SC/Georgina Pl
- Churchill Primary School/Howard Ave
- Walker Pde/Williams Ave
- Kurnai College/Northways Rd
- Roy Ct/Howard Ave
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 2 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 42 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 8 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 47.0% of the 2,542 resolvable premises in Churchill. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 47.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 36.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 16.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 719 across postcode 3842 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 321 property offences, 148 violent offences, 53 public order offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Churchill?
Churchill (VIC 3842) had 4,924 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Latrobe (Vic.) local government area.
What is the median rent in Churchill?
The median advertised rent in Churchill is $230/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Churchill?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Churchill covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Churchill Primary School (0.4 km), Lumen Christi School (0.6 km), Churchill North Primary School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Churchill?
Churchill is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (47% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Churchill?
Across postcode 3842, 719 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (321), violent (148), public order (53). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Churchill?
29 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Churchill centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 17 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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