Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Elevated Plains

VIC3461

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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Day to day

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

39

Median age: 55

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

1

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences1 (100.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Elevated Plains.

Local schools for Elevated Plains

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Government School Catchment

Hepburn Primary School

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Daylesford Secondary College

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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

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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.

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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