Elevated Plains at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
39
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Elevated Plains.
The postcode for Elevated Plains is 3461 (VIC).
Elevated Plains (3461) sits in the Macedon Ranges region of Victoria.
Elevated Plains has roughly 39 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.
Elevated Plains 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Elevated Plains's population at 39, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
39
Median age
55
Family households
79%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$305/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$259/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
39
Median age: 55
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Elevated Plains.
Local schools for Elevated Plains
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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 Elevated Plains.
- What is the Elevated Plains postcode?
- Elevated Plains is in the 3461 postcode, in VIC, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- Where is Elevated Plains?
- Elevated Plains is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3461, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Elevated Plains?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $259.
- What schools are in Elevated Plains?
- There are 6 schools serving Elevated Plains on this page, including Hepburn Primary School, Daylesford Secondary College, St Michael's School.
- How walkable is Elevated Plains?
- Elevated Plains has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Elevated Plains?
- Elevated Plains is close to Hepburn, Dry Diggings, Shepherds Flat, Hepburn Springs, Basalt.
- What is the population of Elevated Plains?
- The population of Elevated Plains is approximately 39 (2021 Census). 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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