Macedon Ranges Shire Council
Shepherds Flat
Shepherds Flat at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
71
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Shepherds Flat.
Shepherds Flat (3461) sits in the Macedon Ranges region of Victoria.
Shepherds Flat has roughly 71 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.
Shepherds Flat 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 Shepherds Flat's population at 71, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (97% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 57% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
71
Median age
52
Family households
67%
Lone person
57%
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)
$145/wk
Owner occupied
97%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
71
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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 Shepherds Flat.
Local schools for Shepherds Flat
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Government School Catchment
Hepburn Primary School
Daylesford Secondary College
Yandoit 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 Shepherds Flat.
- What is the Shepherds Flat postcode?
- Shepherds Flat is in the 3461 postcode, in VIC, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Shepherds Flat?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $145.
- What schools are in Shepherds Flat?
- There are 6 schools serving Shepherds Flat on this page, including Hepburn Primary School, Daylesford Secondary College, St Michael's School.
- How walkable is Shepherds Flat?
- Shepherds Flat has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Shepherds Flat?
- Shepherds Flat is close to Elevated Plains, Dry Diggings, Mount Franklin, Basalt, Hepburn.
- What is the population of Shepherds Flat?
- Shepherds Flat has approximately 71 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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