Churchill
VIC 3842 • Rest of VIC
About Churchill
Churchill is a planned town in the Latrobe Valley of central Gippsland, Victoria, located approximately 160 kilometres east of Melbourne and 11 kilometres from Morwell. The town has a population of around 4,900 and was established in 1965 as a housing centre for workers at the nearby Hazelwood Power Station. Named after former British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill, it sits at the foot of the Strzelecki Ranges overlooking the Hazelwood pondage.
Churchill is home to the Gippsland campus of Federation University Australia, which brings a youthful energy to the town and provides educational and cultural facilities. The town centre features a shopping precinct, community hub, and the iconic "Big Cigar" monument. Surrounded by bushland and close to the Strzelecki Ranges, residents enjoy access to walking trails and nature reserves. Churchill attracts university students, young families, and retirees drawn by affordable housing and a relaxed regional lifestyle.
Churchill falls under postcode 3842 and is governed by Latrobe Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Morwell (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Latrobe Valley Bus (Route 3) — Churchill to Morwell and Traralgon 20 min to Morwell
- Federation Uni Shuttle — Campus to Morwell Station 15 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Regional town; Morwell is the nearest rail connection. Most residents commute locally within the Latrobe Valley.
Town centre is walkable with shops and university nearby, but most residents rely on cars for broader travel.
Supermarkets Nearby
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WoolworthsCnr Marina Drive & Monash Way Churchill 3842 VIC
Schools
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Coolabah Drive
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Coleman Parade
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Northways Road & McDonald Way
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Northways Rd
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Switchback Road
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35 Williams Avenue
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 139
- 2. Netherlands 56
- 3. Scotland 43
- 4. New Zealand 36
- 5. Philippines 35
- 6. United States 22
- 7. Germany 21
- 8. India 20
- 9. China 18
- 10. Italy 17
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)