Wheatsheaf at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
252
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Wheatsheaf.
The postcode for Wheatsheaf is 3461 (VIC).
Wheatsheaf (3461) sits in the Macedon Ranges region of Victoria.
Wheatsheaf has roughly 252 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.
Wheatsheaf 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 Wheatsheaf's population at 252, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
252
Median age
50
Family households
64%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$305/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$266/wk
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
252
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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 Wheatsheaf.
Local schools for Wheatsheaf
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Government School Catchment
Daylesford Secondary College
Daylesford Primary School
Hepburn 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 Wheatsheaf.
- What is the Wheatsheaf postcode?
- Wheatsheaf is in the 3461 postcode, in VIC, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- Where is Wheatsheaf?
- Wheatsheaf is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3461, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wheatsheaf?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $266.
- What schools are in Wheatsheaf?
- There are 6 schools serving Wheatsheaf on this page, including Daylesford Dharma School, Daylesford Secondary College, St Michael's School.
- How walkable is Wheatsheaf?
- Wheatsheaf has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wheatsheaf?
- Wheatsheaf is close to Coomoora, Porcupine Ridge, Musk, Hepburn Springs, Dry Diggings.
- What is the population of Wheatsheaf?
- The population of Wheatsheaf is approximately 252 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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