Suburbs Hepburn Springs

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Hepburn Springs VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hepburn Springs VIC is 368 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hepburn Springs is $788 per week ($40,976 per year). Median rent in Hepburn Springs is $341 per week ($1,478 per month). Hepburn Springs has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Hepburn Springs has a population density of 271.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hepburn Springs is England. The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hepburn Springs is $1,387.

There were 12 recorded offences in Hepburn Springs in 2025-25, a rate of 33 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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📍 Hepburn Springs, Victoria — 37.3211°S, 144.1407°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (5)

Hepburn Springs Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Hepburn Springs Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$788/wk
$40,976 per year
#3780 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$341/wk
$1,478 per month
#3585 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
58years
20 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,387/mo
Avg household size: —

Hepburn Springs Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (178) Female 51.9% (192)

Population Density

271.7
people per km²
368 people · 1.4 km²

Households

—
Avg household size
—
Persons per bedroom
$1,981
Family income/wk

Hepburn Springs Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
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)

Hepburn Springs Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
49.6% 65 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
50.4% 66 dwellings

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

Hepburn Springs Country of Birth

Australia
91.3%
England
6.5%
Canada
2.2%

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

Hepburn Springs Religion

No Religion
59.5%
Catholic
14.0%
Not stated
11.6%
Anglican
7.7%
Buddhism
2.5%
SB OSB NRA SB
2.5%
Christian (other)
1.1%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hepburn Springs Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
13.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.9%

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

Hepburn Springs Employment

💼
Employed full-time
32.3% 96 people
⏰
Employed part-time
22.2% 66 people
🔍
Unemployed
2.0% 6 people
🏠
Not in labour force
43.4% 129 people

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

Hepburn Springs Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
40.5%
Certificate III/IV
19.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.0%
Postgraduate Degree
12.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
11.0%

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

Hepburn Springs Occupation

Professionals
30.9%
Managers
30.3%
Community & Personal Service
12.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.8%
Sales Workers
6.6%
Labourers
3.3%
Clerical & Administrative
2.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.0%

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

Hepburn Springs Field of Study

Society & Culture
24.4%
Management & Commerce
22.8%
Health
10.2%
Education
9.4%
Creative Arts
8.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.9%
Engineering
7.1%
Architecture & Building
6.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.1%

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

Hepburn Springs Dwelling Types

Separate house
95.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hepburn Springs Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
9.3%
$500-$649/wk
11.9%
$650-$799/wk
11.9%
$800-$999/wk
6.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.3%
$4,000+/wk
11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hepburn Springs Marital Status

💍
Married
35.0% 120
↔️
Separated
4.4% 15
📋
Divorced
15.7% 54
🕊️
Widowed
5.8% 20
👤
Never married
39.1% 134

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hepburn Springs Ancestry

English
28.3%
Australian
18.2%
Irish
15.8%
Scottish
13.6%
Italian
6.5%
German
6.1%
Other
5.9%
Dutch
1.8%
Russian
1.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.0%
French
0.8%
Greek
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hepburn Springs School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
50.0%
Vocational Education
30.8%
Primary — Government
19.2%

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

Hepburn Springs Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
2.9% 19
✅
No need for assistance
97.1% 628

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

Hepburn Springs Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
22.0% 69
—
Not a volunteer
78.0% 244

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hepburn Springs Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.7%
$800-$999/mo
5.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
28.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
5.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hepburn Springs How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.5%
Did not go to work
21.6%
Walked only
6.3%
Car (passenger)
3.6%

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

Hepburn Springs Car Ownership

1 vehicle
55.8%
2 vehicles
31.5%
3 vehicles
6.1%
4+ vehicles
6.7%

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

Hepburn Springs Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
12.8%
2 bedrooms
29.7%
3 bedrooms
45.3%
4 bedrooms
8.7%
5 bedrooms
3.5%

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

Hepburn Springs Population Mobility

14.9%
moved in the last year
46.1%
moved in the last 5 years
2.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hepburn Springs Indigenous Population

0.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
676
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hepburn Springs Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
42
Heart disease
12
Cancer
10
Arthritis
9
Lung condition
9
Diabetes
8
Asthma
6
Stroke
4

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

Hepburn Springs Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
4.8%
$1-$149/wk
1.2%
$150-$299/wk
3.6%
$300-$399/wk
6.0%
$400-$499/wk
5.2%
$500-$649/wk
6.4%
$650-$799/wk
11.2%
$800-$999/wk
7.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.6%
$3,500+/wk
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hepburn Springs Family Structure

Couple — no children
57.2%
One parent — no children under 15
14.4%
Couple — children under 15
10.6%
Couple — no children under 15
9.1%
One parent — children under 15
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hepburn Springs Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.6% 8
👤
Never served
97.4% 304

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hepburn Springs Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
15.4% 48
—
Did not provide
84.6% 264

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hepburn Springs Children Ever Born

No children
24.4%
1 child
21.5%
2 children
38.5%
3 children
12.6%
4 children
3.0%

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

Hepburn Springs When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951–1960
3
1961–1970
5
1971–1980
17
1981–1990
10
1991–2000
3
2001–2010
12
2011–2015
4

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

Hepburn Springs Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.6%
5–14 hours
34.8%
15–29 hours
16.3%
30+ hours
5.4%
Did not do domestic work
25.9%

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

Hepburn Springs Household Size

1 person
41.7%
2 persons
44.6%
3 persons
6.9%
4 persons
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hepburn Springs Where Residents Moved From

Same address
279
Moved from VIC
24
Moved — same area (SA2)
19

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

Hepburn Springs Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
80.0%
Step family — no other children
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hepburn Springs Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 12 total

Theft
4
Property Damage
2
Break & Enter
2
Assault
2
Justice Procedures
1
Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Hepburn Springs Schools

5
schools nearby
3
government
1028
avg ICSEA score
758
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
Hepburn Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 42 students
1001
ICSEA

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

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Hepburn Springs Rent Prices & Affordability

28%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,232/wk
Median Rent $341/wk
Rent-to-Income 27.7%

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

If you earn X in Hepburn Springs

≈ $5,339/month
Median rent $341/wk
Left after rent $891/wk
Rent share 27.7%

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Hepburn Springs vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Buln Buln
Pop: 551 Income: $786/wk Rent: $258/wk
Yarroweyah
Pop: 551 Income: $577/wk Rent: $215/wk
Wangaratta South
Pop: 550 Income: $780/wk Rent: $250/wk
Natimuk
Pop: 548 Income: $741/wk Rent: $195/wk
Newhaven
Pop: 547 Income: $673/wk Rent: $300/wk
Tolmie
Pop: 547 Income: $651/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hepburn Springs

What is the population of Hepburn Springs VIC?

The population of Hepburn Springs VIC is 368 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 271.7 people per km².Hepburn Springs is ranked #5,572 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hepburn Springs?

The median personal income in Hepburn Springs VIC is $788 per week, or $40,976 per year.The median household income is $1,232 per week.Family income is $1,981 per week.Hepburn Springs is ranked #3,780 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hepburn Springs?

Median rent in Hepburn Springs VIC is $341 per week ($1,478 per month).Rent represents 27.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Hepburn Springs ranks #3,585 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hepburn Springs?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hepburn Springs VIC is $1,387. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hepburn Springs?

The median age in Hepburn Springs VIC is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hepburn Springs a good suburb to live in?

Hepburn Springs is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 368.The median income is $788/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.7% 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: 21173. All dollar figures in AUD.