Mount Franklin at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
99
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Mount Franklin.
The postcode for Mount Franklin is 3461 (VIC).
Mount Franklin (3461) sits in the Macedon Ranges region of Victoria.
Mount Franklin has roughly 99 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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What it’s like to live here.
Mount Franklin 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 Mount Franklin's population at 99, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
99
Median age
49
Family households
71%
Lone person
14%
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)
$190/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
99
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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 Mount Franklin.
Local schools for Mount Franklin
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Government School Catchment
Hepburn Primary School
Daylesford Secondary College
Daylesford Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Mount Franklin.
- What is the Mount Franklin postcode?
- Mount Franklin is in the 3461 postcode, in VIC, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- Where is Mount Franklin?
- Mount Franklin is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3461, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Franklin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $190.
- What schools are in Mount Franklin?
- There are 6 schools serving Mount Franklin on this page, including Hepburn Primary School, Daylesford Secondary College, St Michael's School.
- How walkable is Mount Franklin?
- Mount Franklin has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Franklin?
- Mount Franklin is close to Dry Diggings, Porcupine Ridge, Shepherds Flat, Elevated Plains, Hepburn Springs.
- What is the population of Mount Franklin?
- The population of Mount Franklin is approximately 99 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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