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ROCHESTER is a regional town located in Other Regional Victoria. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 3,154 residents, with a population density of 37 people per square kilometre.

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price sits at $0.4M, representing a solid 40% increase over the past 10 years.

Education: Local families have access to Rochester Secondary College, a public secondary school that achieved a ranking of #269 among public schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Rochester offers residents a very safe living environment, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a crime rate of 5105 per 100,000 people - notably lower at 0.75 times the Victorian average of 6810.

Demographics: The town has a smaller Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 0.60% of the population, which translates to approximately 18 people.

Transport: Rochester is positioned approximately 196.4km from Melbourne's CBD, with the drive taking around 137 minutes by car. The town does not have a train station, making car travel the primary connection to the capital.