Hepburn Shire Council
Basalt
Basalt at a glance
Median house
$337,000
Median unit
$242,640
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,799
Median age 55
About
Welcome to Basalt.
Basalt is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$337,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $242,640.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$331/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$281/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$337,000
$242,640
2,799
Median age: 55
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)5.11%
Based on $337,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)6.02%
Based on $242,640 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
2,799
Median age
55
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Hepburn Primary School
Daylesford Secondary College
Daylesford Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 median house price in Basalt?
- The median house price in Basalt, VIC 3460 is $337,000. The median unit price is $242,640. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Basalt postcode?
- Basalt is in the 3460 postcode, in VIC, 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?
- Basalt has approximately 2,799 residents. 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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