Hepburn Shire Council
Daylesford
Daylesford at a glance
Median house
$700,000
Median unit
$242,640
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
2,781
Median age 55
About
Welcome to Daylesford.
Daylesford is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$700,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $242,640.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$331/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$331/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
$700,000
$242,640
2,781
Median age: 55
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.46%
Based on $700,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20267.09%
Based on $242,640 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202669%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
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
2,781
Median age
55
Family households
56%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
189
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Daylesford.
Local schools for Daylesford
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Daylesford Primary School
Daylesford Secondary College
Hepburn 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 Daylesford.
- What is the median house price in Daylesford?
- The median house price in Daylesford, VIC 3460 is $700,000. The median unit price is $242,640. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Daylesford postcode?
- Daylesford is in the 3460 postcode, in VIC, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Daylesford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $331, for units it's $331.
- What schools are in Daylesford?
- There are 6 schools serving Daylesford on this page, including Daylesford Primary School, St Michael's School, Daylesford Dharma School.
- How walkable is Daylesford?
- Daylesford has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Daylesford?
- Daylesford is close to Sailors Hill, Musk Vale, Hepburn Springs, Musk, Coomoora.
- What is the population of Daylesford?
- Daylesford has approximately 2,781 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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