VIC3460· Pop. 2,799Hepburn

DAYLESFORD

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$842,500

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

2.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-3.2%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.8%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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DAYLESFORD shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$331/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+1.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-0.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.84%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

43 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

11.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020

$693k

2021

$835k

2022

$910k

2023

$899k

2025

$843k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

DAYLESFORD is a VIC suburb offering lower rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 2.0% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,183/wk

$35k taxable p.a.

Renters

25.5%

70.0% owner-occupier

Median age

55.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.5%

Population growth

+0.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

17.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

81%

5% apartments

Degree qualified

24.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.2 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.8%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

88.6 km

Regional

Days on market

65 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

37.7%

Buyer's market

Walkability

20 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

83.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

51/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 3460

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Daylesford Dharma School

Independent · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1062

St Michael's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1049

Daylesford Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1022

🎓Secondary (1)

Daylesford Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1007

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime

5/ 100

12.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average

1035ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

21/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 0 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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