Dry Diggings at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
41
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Dry Diggings.
The postcode for Dry Diggings is 3461 (VIC).
Dry Diggings (3461) sits in the Macedon Ranges region of Victoria.
Dry Diggings has roughly 41 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Dry Diggings 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 Dry Diggings's population at 41, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (119% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (119% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
41
Median age
59
Family households
119%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$305/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$321/wk
Owner occupied
119%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
41
Median age: 59
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dry Diggings.
Local schools for Dry Diggings
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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 Dry Diggings.
- What is the Dry Diggings postcode?
- Dry Diggings is in the 3461 postcode, in VIC, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- Where is Dry Diggings?
- Dry Diggings is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3461, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dry Diggings?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $321.
- What schools are in Dry Diggings?
- There are 5 schools serving Dry Diggings on this page, including Hepburn Primary School, Daylesford Secondary College, St Michael's School.
- How walkable is Dry Diggings?
- Dry Diggings has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dry Diggings?
- Dry Diggings is close to Hepburn Springs, Elevated Plains, Mount Franklin, Hepburn, Porcupine Ridge.
- What is the population of Dry Diggings?
- The population of Dry Diggings is approximately 41 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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Sources cited
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