Daylesford, VIC 3442
Quiet streets and a genuine community feel, a short drive from Ballarat's centre.
- Country charm
- $330/wk Median
- 14.7% Renters
Daylesford Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 10k
- Median age
- 53
- Median weekly rent
- $330
- To the CBD
- 36.3km
- Walkability
- 5.5
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Daylesford Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Cafés
Renters here point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Signature Spotlight
Community & Space
Daylesford offers a genuinely different pace from Ballarat's centre — more space, a stronger sense of community, and a median weekly rent of $330 that's noticeably kinder to the budget. Population sits at 9,955, with 14.7% renting rather than owning.
Around Daylesford
Daylesford Showgrounds
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Daylesford Memorial Park
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Available Rental Properties in Daylesford
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Daylesford
Real questions renters ask before moving to Daylesford.
Is Daylesford family-friendly for renters?
Daylesford has around 6 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $330/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Ballarat.
What's the community like in Daylesford?
Daylesford has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 9,955, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
Is Daylesford a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Daylesford has a 14.7% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
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