Daylesford at a glance
Median house
$700,000
Median unit
$242,640
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
2,781
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Daylesford.
The postcode for Daylesford is 3460 (VIC).
The median house price in Daylesford is $700,000.
Daylesford (3460) sits in the Hepburn region of Victoria. The median house here is $700,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Daylesford has roughly 2,781 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Daylesford scores 10/100 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Daylesford's population at 2,781, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
2,781
Median age
55
Family households
56%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $700,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $242,640, roughly 65% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $140,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Daylesford on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
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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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.46% (median rent $331/wk against a $700,000 price tag). Units yield 7.09% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (26%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
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.
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
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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.
- What is the Daylesford postcode?
- Daylesford is in the 3460 postcode, in VIC, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
- Where is Daylesford?
- Daylesford is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3460, 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?
- The population of Daylesford is approximately 2,781 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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