Daylesford vs Hepburn.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $700,000 and $600,000. Daylesford edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hepburn (median $600,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Daylesford ($700,000).
Daylesford scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Daylesford (1029) sits above Hepburn (1028). Hepburn skews owner-occupied (85%), Daylesford runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
For buyers
Hepburn is the lower entry point at $600,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Hepburn offers the higher gross rental yield (2.64% vs 2.46%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Daylesford edges out on average school ICSEA (1029 vs 1028).
Common questions
Is Daylesford or Hepburn cheaper to buy in?
Hepburn has the lower median house price at $600,000, roughly 17% below Daylesford ($700,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Daylesford or Hepburn have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Daylesford scores 1029 vs 1028 in Hepburn. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Daylesford or Hepburn?
Daylesford scores 10/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Daylesford or Hepburn?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.64% in Hepburn vs 2.46% in Daylesford. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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