Basalt at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,799
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Basalt.
The postcode for Basalt is 3460 (VIC).
Basalt (3460) sits in the Hepburn region of Victoria.
Basalt has roughly 2,799 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Basalt scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Basalt's population at 2,799, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
2,799
Median age
55
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$331/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$281/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
2,799
Median age: 55
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Basalt.
Local schools for Basalt
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Government School Catchment
Hepburn Primary School
Daylesford Secondary College
Daylesford Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Basalt.
- What is the Basalt postcode?
- Basalt is in the 3460 postcode, in VIC, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
- Where is Basalt?
- Basalt is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3460, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Basalt?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $331, for units it's $281.
- What schools are in Basalt?
- There are 5 schools serving Basalt on this page, including Hepburn Primary School, Daylesford Secondary College, Daylesford Primary School.
- How walkable is Basalt?
- Basalt has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Basalt?
- Basalt is close to Hepburn, Elevated Plains, Hepburn Springs, Shepherds Flat, Dry Diggings.
- What is the population of Basalt?
- The population of Basalt is approximately 2,799 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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