Hepburn Springs, VIC 3461
Hepburn Springs property market
Hepburn Springs's busiest market is house rentals, with 20 leases at $543 a week as of July 2026, renting out in about 41 days, one of the country's least in-demand house rental markets.
House sales are nearly as big, with 17 sales at around $760k, taking about 126 days to sell, one of the country's least in-demand house markets. Rounding it out, 1 unit rentals at $495 a week and 1 unit sales at around $501k.
Who lives hereA below-average-income, mostly owner-occupied, retirement-age suburb, with a strongly professional workforce.
House covers houses, duplexes, semi-detached and terraces; Unit covers apartments, units, townhouses and villas.
Hepburn Springs demographics & population
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing and Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) 2021 · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Who lives in Hepburn Springs?
The age structure, household make-up, and cultural fabric of the people who call this suburb home.
Share of all residents by 5-year band · hover a band for the count + split
A strongly multicultural community with deep migrant heritage.
2020–21 understated — COVID border closures.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Housing & affordability in Hepburn Springs
What it costs to live here, who owns versus rents, and the shape of the housing stock.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Income & employment in Hepburn Springs
Incomes, employment, and the occupation mix of the people who live here.
A typical household earns about 1.8× the typical individual here.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Getting around Hepburn Springs
How people get to work, and how car-dependent the suburb is — the clearest tell of inner-urban versus outer-suburban living.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Education · ACARA My School 2025
Schools in and around Hepburn Springs
No school inside Hepburn Springs itself — the closest options around it are shown. Distances are straight-line from the suburb centre and are not enrolment catchments — always confirm zones with the school.
ICSEA is ACARA’s official measure of a school’s socio-educational advantage — based mainly on parents’ education and occupation, plus the school’s location and student mix.
- No schools within 5 km — widen the radius.
Why are some State Rank and star ratings blank? Schools can choose not to publish their results. In practice, schools that score well above their state average almost always publish theirs — so a blank rating more often reflects a school opting out than a top result being hidden. Academic results also tend to rise with ICSEA Rank, so higher-ICSEA schools more often carry a strong State Rank as well.
School profile and ICSEA data sourced from ACARA — © Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (data year 2025) · State Rank & star columns are Micromarkets-compiled academic ratings from publicly available school results · Distances are straight-line from the suburb centre, not catchments.
Turnover
How settled or transient the community is — and where newcomers came from.
Hepburn Springs median house price & rent
Headline price, rent, yield and time on market for Hepburn Springs — choose a property type and size below.
House & unit prices by bedroom
Every segment this suburb tracks — sales and rentals side by side, ranked by total activity over the last twelve months.
Hepburn Springs property growth
Where each segment sits against its peers in the chosen geography — past the midline means it's outperforming the rest.
Market demandHow fast this market is moving — a velocity index built from trailing-year transaction volume and median days on market. Strong volume lifts the score; days on market drags it down, with the drag growing sharply once listings start lingering. Ranked against peers in the chosen geography.
Houses
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Buying vs renting in Hepburn Springs
What it costs each week to own a property versus renting the same one — positive means buying carries the premium, negative means rent covers the mortgage.
How strong is demand, and which way is it heading?
Two questions on one chart — how strong demand is right now, and which way it's heading year-on-year.
Sales market velocity
Hepburn Springs against the neighbourhood
Eight diagnostic views cutting the data a different way each time — Hepburn Springs in blue, peers in colour.
How fast — and is it getting faster?
Housing supply & months of stock
How long current listings would take to clear at the recent rate of sales or leases. Critical shortage and Oversupply only fire at the genuine tails of the national distribution — sales tip in under 0.7 months, rentals far faster, under 0.3.
Sales market
| Segment | Band | Months of supply left | YoYYoY change12-month change in months of supply. Down means stock is tightening (fewer months than a year ago); up means stock is loosening. | ListedListedActive listings in this segment right now, derived from months of supply multiplied by the recent transaction rate. | SoldSold (last year)Total sold transactions completed in this segment over the last 12 months. | Per monthPer monthAverage monthly absorption — how many properties are sold each month in this segment, over the last 12 months. |
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Rental market
| Segment | Band | Months of supply left | YoYYoY change12-month change in months of supply. Down means stock is tightening (fewer months than a year ago); up means stock is loosening. | ListedListedActive listings in this segment right now, derived from months of supply multiplied by the recent transaction rate. | LeasedLeased (last year)Total leased transactions completed in this segment over the last 12 months. | Per monthPer monthAverage monthly absorption — how many properties are leased each month in this segment, over the last 12 months. |
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Who's transacting — buyers or tenants?
Out of every property transaction in this suburb, what share are sales versus leases — each point a rolling twelve-month window.
Hepburn Springs — Units & Houses, all bedrooms
Hepburn Springs median house price & rent history
Each tape traces one metric across sixty months for the selected segment — every point a trailing twelve-month figure, matching the headline KPIs above.
Five-year summaryAs of Jun 2026, the median house sale price in Hepburn Springs rose from $538k (Jul 2021) to $644k (Jun 2026) — +19.9% growth over five years — peaking at $839k between Aug 2023 and Jul 2024. Median house rent went from $335/wk to $394/wk (+17.6%) over the same period. For units, the median sale price fell from $423k to $277k (−34.5%), with rent up from $144/wk to $429/wk (+197.9%) over the same period.
Suburbs near Hepburn Springs: prices compared
The nearest suburbs to Hepburn Springs, ranked by distance — each lined up against Hepburn Springs on the same measures, so the differences jump out at a glance.
Suburbs like Hepburn Springs
Suburbs anywhere in VIC that behave like Hepburn Springs — matched on price, growth, selling speed and demand, not on distance. A shortlist of markets that move the same way — including ones far away you'd never think to compare. (Want the suburbs right next door instead? See Nearby markets above.)
Hepburn Springs vs Mount Cottrell: the closest sales-market match trades at a median of $603k against Hepburn Springs's $545k — about 11% higher, with homes selling in 59 days versus 95 days here.
Comparable sales markets to Hepburn Springs: Mount Cottrell property prices, Maldon property market, Mansfield property prices, Daylesford average house price and Cardigan house prices.
Hepburn Springs's closest rental-market twins: Daylesford property prices, Mount Cottrell market trends, Maldon property market, Cardigan house prices and Mansfield market trends. Each link opens that suburb's full market report.
Frequently asked · Hepburn Springs
26 data-driven answers about Hepburn Springs's property market — every one computed from the metrics above.
What things cost
Prices, rent, yield, ownership costWhat is the median house price in Hepburn Springs?
#The median house price in Hepburn Springs, VIC 3461 is $545k as of June 2026, based on 4 sales over the past 12 months. Houses there have moved +0.5% year-on-year. Prices vary by bedroom count, from compact two-bedroom homes to larger four-bedroom houses. See the bedroom-level breakdown below for 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom medians.
What is the median unit price in Hepburn Springs?
#The median unit price in Hepburn Springs, VIC 3461 is $545k as of June 2026, based on 4 sales over the past 12 months. Units have moved +50.0% year-on-year and currently trade at roughly 100% of the median house price.
How much does it cost to rent in Hepburn Springs?
#The median weekly house rent in Hepburn Springs is $384 as of June 2026, drawn from 3 leases over the past 12 months. Units rent for around $384 per week. House rents have moved +50.0% year-on-year. Current vacancy pressure is shown in the supply section above.
How much is rent for a 3 bedroom house in Hepburn Springs?
#A 3 bedroom house in Hepburn Springs rents for a median $384 per week as of June 2026, drawn from 3 leases over the past 12 months. Across other house sizes: 2-bedroom $384/week, 4-bedroom $384/week. Unit rents: 2-bedroom $384/week. Figures cover only segments with enough recent leases to be statistically meaningful; sparse segments are excluded. The segment breakdown covers rent, yield and days on market for every property type and bedroom count.
What is the gross rental yield in Hepburn Springs?
#Gross rental yield in Hepburn Springs is 3.55% for houses and 3.55% for units as of June 2026, compared with the VIC unit median of 4.32%. Gross yield is annual rent divided by purchase price — it doesn't account for ownership costs like council rates, strata, maintenance or vacancy.
How much is a 3 bedroom house in Hepburn Springs?
#As of June 2026, Hepburn Springs medians by bedroom count:
| Property | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | Total |
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| Houses | — | $545k | $545k | $545k | $545k |
| Units | — | $545k | — | — | $545k |
Figures cover only segments with enough recent transactions to be statistically meaningful; sparse segments are excluded.
What does it cost to own versus rent at the Hepburn Springs median?
#At the median Hepburn Springs house ($545k purchase, $384/week rent), weekly mortgage repayments sit at roughly $588 — about $204 more per week than renting. That gap is the ownership premium. Figures assume 80% LVR, a 6.0% interest rate and a 30-year principal-and-interest loan.
How the market is moving
Speed, supply, growth, cycle phaseWhat are Hepburn Springs's property market trends?
#Hepburn Springs's property market trends to June 2026: house prices rose +0.5% year-on-year and units +50.0%; weekly house rents moved +50.0%; homes now sell in a median 95 days — faster than a year ago by 106; sales supply sits at 7.3 months (saturated). Read together — price, rent, selling speed and supply — they show which way the Hepburn Springs market is leaning. The 5-year tape and demand cycle charts above plot the full trajectory.
What does the data say about Hepburn Springs as an investment?
#As of June 2026 in Hepburn Springs, house prices rose +0.5% over the year, gross rental yield is 3.55% against a VIC median of 2.06%, houses take a median 95 days to sell, sales supply is 7.3 months (saturated). Capital growth, rental yield, selling speed and supply are the signals investors weigh — but these figures describe the market, not a recommendation. This is data, not financial advice; always do your own research and consider a licensed adviser.
How quickly do houses sell in Hepburn Springs?
#Houses in Hepburn Springs sell in a median 95 days on market as of June 2026, with units clearing slightly similarly at 95 days. Days on market have tightened by 106 days versus a year ago. Faster clearance typically coincides with stronger buyer demand and lower supply.
Is Hepburn Springs a tight or loose property market right now?
#Hepburn Springs's sales market sits at 7.3 months of supply for houses as of June 2026 — classified as Saturated (extreme oversupply) against the Australian distribution. Under 1.7 months is Severe (extreme shortage); over 4.5 months is Loose. The rental side is tighter still at 1.8 months of supply.
Have property prices in Hepburn Springs gone up or down?
#House prices in Hepburn Springs moved +0.5% over the 12 months to June 2026, while units moved +50.0%. The 5-year tape above plots the full monthly trajectory — showing where the market changed character rather than just crossing round numbers.
How active is the rental market in Hepburn Springs?
#Hepburn Springs's house rental market sits at 1.8 months of supply as of June 2026 — classified as Balanced, with 4 houses leased over the past 12 months. Units sit at 1.3 months. Tighter supply typically corresponds to faster letting and upward pressure on rents.
Where is Hepburn Springs in its property market cycle?
#Hepburn Springs's house market is currently in the 'softer_firming' phase as of June 2026 — combining above-median sales velocity nationally with year-on-year tightening in days on market. The demand cycle chart above plots all eight segments on the same demand-versus-direction axes.
How it compares
Vs state, vs nearby, vs popularHow does Hepburn Springs compare to other VIC suburbs?
#Hepburn Springs's median house price ($545k) is 11% below the VIC median ($616k) as of June 2026. On selling speed, houses clear in 95 days vs 16 days state median. On gross yield, Hepburn Springs sits at 3.55% vs 2.06% state median.
How does Hepburn Springs compare to neighbouring suburbs?
#Hepburn Springs's most-similar nearby market is Mount Cottrell (54.0 km away) with a median house price of $603k — about 11% pricier. The Nearby and Similar markets sections above rank every peer within radius and by composite similarity across price, days on market, yield, ownership cost and cycle phase.
What's the most popular property type in Hepburn Springs?
#The most-transacted segment in Hepburn Springs over the 12 months to June 2026 is 2 bed houses with 3 sales. 3 bed houses come second at 3 sales. The buying-versus-renting section above breaks down the top segments with weekly mortgage, rent and ownership-cost detail.
How many properties were sold and leased in Hepburn Springs last year?
#Hepburn Springs recorded 3 house sales and 3 unit sales over the 12 months to June 2026 — a combined 6 transactions. On the rental side, 4 houses and 4 units were leased. Segments with statistically thin samples are excluded from displayed figures.
About the area
Population, income, who lives here, schoolsWhat postcode is Hepburn Springs in?
#Hepburn Springs is in postcode 3461, in the Ballarat region of VIC. Addresses there are written as Hepburn Springs, VIC 3461.
What is the population of Hepburn Springs?
#Hepburn Springs, VIC 3461 is home to 202 residents (ABS Census 2021). The median resident age is 49, and the average household holds 1.5 people. The "Who lives here" section above breaks the community down by age, life stage and tenure.
What is the median household income in Hepburn Springs?
#The median household in Hepburn Springs earns $856 per week — roughly $45k a year (ABS Census 2021). Median personal income runs $481/week. Income, rent-to-income and mortgage-to-income context sits in the "Who lives here" section above.
What is the unemployment rate in Hepburn Springs?
#The unemployment rate in Hepburn Springs is 50.0% (ABS Census 2021). That sits right around the median for Australian suburbs. The rate counts people who are working or actively looking for work — not a share of all residents. Workforce participation sits at 50%. The local economy section above covers incomes, employment status and the occupation mix.
Do people own or rent in Hepburn Springs?
#Hepburn Springs is mostly owner-occupied: about 100% of households are owner-occupiers and 50% rent (ABS Census 2021). Of owners, 50% own outright and 50% are paying off a mortgage.
What schools are near Hepburn Springs?
#Hepburn Springs has 9 schools within reach — including Hepburn Primary School, Daylesford Secondary College, St Michael's School. The Schools section above maps each one with sector, year range, enrolment, Micromarkets-compiled academic ratings and ICSEA (ACARA).
Is Hepburn Springs a good place to live?
#Hepburn Springs, VIC 3461 has a population of 202, a median age of 49, a median household income around $856/week, 50% of households renting (ABS Census 2021). There are 9 schools within reach. Whether it's the right fit depends on your priorities — these figures describe the community, housing mix and amenity rather than offer a verdict.
About this data
Methodology and update cadenceWhen was this Hepburn Springs market data last updated?
#This Hepburn Springs market data was last updated July 2026, covering the 12 months to June 2026. Figures are computed monthly from 12-month rolling windows of recorded sales and leases, with five years of monthly history behind the trend charts. Methodology, glossary and data sources are linked in the footer.