Chintin
VIC 3756 • Victoria
About Chintin
Chintin is a small rural locality in Victoria, situated approximately 55 kilometres north of Melbourne's CBD on the urban fringe of the state's north-central highlands. With a population of 111 residents spread across 28 square kilometres, Chintin falls within the federal electorate of McEwen and the state electorate of Yan Yean. The area is characterised by open grazing land and rural properties typical of Victoria's transitional zone between the Greater Melbourne urban fringe and the Great Dividing Range foothills.
Life in Chintin revolves around rural pursuits, with residents relying on nearby townships such as Wallan and Kilmore for essential services, schooling, and shopping. The Hume Freeway corridor is accessible from the locality, providing a direct route to Melbourne and regional centres to the north. Chintin's quiet, semi-rural character and relatively modest land values appeal to those seeking an acreage lifestyle within commuting distance of the city.
Chintin falls under postcode 3756 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Yan Yean (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Limited rural services — Kilmore / Wallan Varies
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Hume Freeway (M31) is the main arterial road north to Melbourne
Chintin has no local shops or services; a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
-
2 Darraweit Valley Road
-
Clarkes Road
-
Queen Street