Daylesford
VIC 3460 · Hepburn
2,781 (2021) → 2,913 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Daylesford is a moderate growth suburb in Hepburn, VIC 3460, about 89km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $905K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 13/100, and is about 82km inland. Daylesford has an overall score of 39/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 60/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.21%), New Zealand (1.37%), India (1.29%), Nepal (0.86%), Italy (0.83%)
Top languages: Nepali (1.01%), Italian (1.01%), Mandarin (0.86%), Punjabi (0.54%), German (0.5%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1038 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Daylesford Dharma SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1070
- St Michael's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1048
- Daylesford Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1024
- Daylesford Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1012
Nearby (within 10km)
- Hepburn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1003
- Bullarto Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9kmICSEA 1070
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Daylesford
Is Daylesford safe?
Daylesford has a residential safety score of 60/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,473 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Daylesford?
In Daylesford, the .
How far is Daylesford from Melbourne CBD?
Daylesford is about 88.6 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Daylesford?
Daylesford has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1039 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Daylesford?
Daylesford has a transport score of 13/100 and 3 bus stops.