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Daylesford VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Daylesford, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Daylesford VIC is 2,781 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Daylesford is $715 per week ($37,180 per year). Median rent in Daylesford is $331 per week ($1,434 per month). Daylesford has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Daylesford has a population density of 73.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Daylesford is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Daylesford is $1,532.

There were 223 recorded offences in Daylesford in 2025-25, a rate of 80 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (112 offences).

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Daylesford Population

residents (Census 2021)

Daylesford Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$715/wk

$37,180 per year

#5198 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$331/wk

$1,434 per month

#3795 of 14,663

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Median Age

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,532/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Daylesford Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.5% (1,262) Female 54.5% (1,511)

Population Density

73.2

people per km²

2,781 people · 38.0 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,724

Family income/wk

Daylesford Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Daylesford Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.3% 572 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.7% 304 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Daylesford Country of Birth

Australia

88.3%

England

6.7%

India

1.5%

Canada

0.9%

China

0.9%

Germany

0.8%

Hong Kong

0.7%

Brazil

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Daylesford Religion

No Religion

56.2%

Catholic

15.0%

Anglican

10.6%

Not stated

10.6%

Uniting Church

2.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.7%

Hinduism

1.7%

Buddhism

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Daylesford Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

65.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Daylesford Languages Spoken at Home

Other

19.0%

IAL Nepali

19.0%

Mandarin

15.5%

Italian

15.5%

IAL Punjabi

10.7%

SAL Tot

9.5%

Serbian

6.0%

German

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Daylesford Employment

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Employed full-time

25.4% 553 people

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Employed part-time

25.0% 544 people

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Unemployed

2.2% 49 people

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Not in labour force

47.4% 1,034 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Daylesford Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

34.0%

Certificate III/IV

22.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.0%

Postgraduate Degree

13.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.3%

Certificate I/II

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Daylesford Occupation

Professionals

29.1%

Managers

18.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.5%

Community & Personal Service

14.3%

Clerical & Administrative

9.3%

Labourers

6.5%

Sales Workers

4.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Daylesford Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.8%

Society & Culture

16.4%

Health

12.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.5%

Creative Arts

10.2%

Education

9.0%

Engineering

6.8%

Architecture & Building

5.8%

Agriculture & Environment

3.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.9%

Information Technology

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Daylesford Dwelling Types

Separate house

90.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

7.2%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Daylesford Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.9%

$1-$149/wk

1.2%

$150-$299/wk

1.5%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

11.3%

$500-$649/wk

8.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

8.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.4%

$4,000+/wk

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Daylesford Marital Status

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Married

39.1% 965

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Separated

3.0% 75

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Divorced

13.5% 334

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Widowed

8.1% 200

👤

Never married

36.2% 892

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Daylesford Ancestry

English

33.3%

Australian

20.6%

Irish

13.7%

Scottish

12.6%

Other

6.9%

Italian

4.2%

German

3.7%

Dutch

1.6%

Chinese

1.3%

Polish

0.7%

Greek

0.7%

Welsh

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Daylesford School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.6%

Secondary — Government

23.6%

Vocational Education

13.7%

Pre-school

10.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.9%

Primary — Catholic

4.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.2%

Secondary — Catholic

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Daylesford Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.0% 408

✅

No need for assistance

92.0% 4,717

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Daylesford Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

22.4% 503

—

Not a volunteer

77.6% 1,739

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Daylesford Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

9.7%

$450-$599/mo

3.4%

$600-$799/mo

4.5%

$800-$999/mo

7.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

24.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Daylesford How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.9%

Did not go to work

17.3%

Walked only

10.0%

Car (passenger)

6.0%

Truck

1.6%

Bicycle

0.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Daylesford Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.4%

1 vehicle

46.4%

2 vehicles

34.4%

3 vehicles

9.3%

4+ vehicles

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Daylesford Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.6%

2 bedrooms

28.9%

3 bedrooms

47.8%

4 bedrooms

13.3%

5 bedrooms

2.5%

6+ bedrooms

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Daylesford Population Mobility

14.1%

moved in the last year

43.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Daylesford Indigenous Population

0.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

5,187

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Daylesford Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

326

Asthma

118

Heart disease

Arthritis

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Daylesford Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.0%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

6.4%

$300-$399/wk

4.5%

$400-$499/wk

5.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

11.9%

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.5%

$3,500+/wk

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Daylesford Family Structure

Couple — no children

45.9%

Couple — children under 15

26.3%

One parent — children under 15

10.5%

Couple — no children under 15

9.9%

One parent — no children under 15

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Daylesford Military Service

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Previously served

3.2% 73

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Never served

96.8% 2,188

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Daylesford Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.5% 324

—

Did not provide

85.5% 1,913

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Daylesford Children Ever Born

No children

39.3%

1 child

14.5%

2 children

24.6%

3 children

14.6%

4 children

5.3%

5+ children

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Daylesford When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Daylesford Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.1%

5–14 hours

33.6%

15–29 hours

16.8%

30+ hours

9.5%

Did not do domestic work

21.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Daylesford Household Size

1 person

40.4%

2 persons

39.2%

3 persons

10.8%

4 persons

7.0%

5 persons

1.9%

6+ persons

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Daylesford Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,173

Moved from VIC

196

Moved — same area (SA2)

121

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Daylesford Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.2%

Step family — no other children

6.7%

Blended family — no other children

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Daylesford Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 223 total

Theft

112

Assault

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Justice Procedures

Fraud

Public Order

Weapons

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Daylesford Schools

schools nearby

government

1035

avg ICSEA score

716

total students

Daylesford Dharma School Independent

Primary · Prep-6 · 21 students

1062

ICSEA

St Michael's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 86 students

1049

ICSEA

Daylesford Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 192 students

1022

ICSEA

Daylesford Secondary College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 417 students

1007

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Daylesford Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,185/wk

Median Rent $331/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.9%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Daylesford

Your weekly income

≈ $5,135/month

Median rent $331/wk

Left after rent $854/wk

Rent share 27.9%

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Daylesford vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,391 Income: $616/wk Rent: $346/wk

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Pop: 1,393 Income: $844/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Pop: 1,398 Income: $827/wk Rent: $373/wk

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Pop: 1,410 Income: $821/wk Rent: $268/wk

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Pop: 1,411 Income: $486/wk Rent: $190/wk

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Pop: 1,418 Income: $821/wk Rent: $347/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Daylesford

What is the population of Daylesford VIC?

The population of Daylesford VIC is 2,781 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 73.2 people per km².Daylesford is ranked #2,541 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Daylesford?

The median personal income in Daylesford VIC is $715 per week, or $37,180 per year.The median household income is $1,185 per week.Family income is $1,724 per week.Daylesford is ranked #5,198 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Daylesford?

Median rent in Daylesford VIC is $331 per week ($1,434 per month).Rent represents 27.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.Daylesford ranks #3,795 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Daylesford?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Daylesford VIC is $1,532. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Daylesford?

The median age in Daylesford VIC is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Daylesford a good suburb to live in?

Daylesford is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,781.The median income is $715/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20721. All dollar figures in AUD.