Hepburn, VIC 3461 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Hepburn is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3461, home to 631 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Macedon Ranges local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 92 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$350 /wk
Population631
Median age52
Area4 km²
To CBD92 km
LGAHepburn

Demographics

Population
631
Median age
52 years
Median household income
$1,256 /week
Median personal income
$725 /week
Median family income
$1,583 /week
Average household size
2.1
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Hepburn
Statistical region (SA4)
Ballarat
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Bendigo
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$350 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,426
Rent share of household income
28%

Schools

  • Hepburn Primary School Primary · Government
  • Daylesford Secondary College Secondary · Government
  • St Michael's School Primary · Catholic

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 12 cafés
  • 15 restaurants
  • 10 pubs and bars
  • 44 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 5 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 8 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.7°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 515 mm
  • Reference station: Bendigo Airport, 62.5 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 64.3% of the 403 resolvable premises in Hepburn. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 33.7%
  • Fibre to the Node: 64.3%
  • Fixed Wireless: 0.5%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.5%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 150 across postcode 3461 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 82 property offences, 30 violent offences, 7 drug offences.
  • Wider Hepburn LGA: 4,750 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Hepburn?

Hepburn (VIC 3461) had 631 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Hepburn local government area.

What is the median rent in Hepburn?

The median advertised rent in Hepburn is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Hepburn?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Hepburn covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Hepburn Primary School (4.2 km), Daylesford Secondary College (5.5 km), St Michael's School (5.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Hepburn?

Hepburn is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (64.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Hepburn?

Across postcode 3461, 150 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (82), violent (30), drug offences (7). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Hepburn?

In Hepburn, mean daily temperatures range from 8.1°C to 21.3°C and annual rainfall is 515 mm measured at the Bendigo Airport weather station (62.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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