Demographics
Daylesford is approximately 37.97 square kilometres. In 2016 the population of Daylesford was 2548. The population is 44% male and 56% female. On average the monthly mortgage repayments in Daylesford are $1400 to $1799. The most common weekly income bracket is $400 to $499 per week. Weekly rents in the area are on average $275 to $349.Description
Daylesford is a spa town located in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, within the Shire of Hepburn, Victoria, Australia, approximately 115 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. First established in 1852 as a gold-mining town, today Daylesford has a population of 2,565 as of the 2011 census. As one of Australia’s few spa towns, Daylesford is a notable tourist destination. The town’s numerous spas, restaurants and galleries are popular alongside the many gardens and country-house-conversion styled bed and breakfasts. The broader area around the town of Daylesford, including Hepburn Springs to the north, is known for its natural spring mineral spas and is the location of over 80 per cent of Australia's effervescent mineral water reserve. The Daylesford wine region is fast becoming known as Australia's best Pinot growing region, boasting continuous gold medals and 95 point plus wines.Points of Interest