Hepburn Shire Council

Faraday

VIC3451

Faraday at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

194

Median age 50

The brief

What to know about Faraday.

The postcode for Faraday is 3451 (VIC).

Faraday (3451) sits in the Hepburn region of Victoria.

Faraday has roughly 194 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.

Faraday 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Faraday's population at 194, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

194

Median age

50

Family households

70%

Lone person

27%

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)

$315/wk

Owner occupied

85%

Renter occupied

11%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

194

Median age: 50

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

3

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

C Drug offences1 (33.3%)
E Justice procedures offences1 (33.3%)
B Property and deception offences1 (33.3%)

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 Faraday.

Local schools for Faraday

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Government School Catchment

Chewton Primary School

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Elphinstone Primary School

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Harcourt Valley Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

422 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

29.8°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

3.7°C

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Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Faraday.

What is the Faraday postcode?
Faraday is in the 3451 postcode, in VIC, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
Where is Faraday?
Faraday is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3451, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Faraday?
The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $315.
What schools are in Faraday?
There are 8 schools serving Faraday on this page, including Chewton Primary School, Elphinstone Primary School, Harcourt Valley Primary School.
How walkable is Faraday?
Faraday has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Faraday?
Faraday is close to Golden Point, Chewton Bushlands, Chewton, Moonlight Flat, Elphinstone.
What is the population of Faraday?
The population of Faraday is approximately 194 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.

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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