Daylesford, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Daylesford, in the Hepburn Shire local government area.
| Locality | Daylesford |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Hepburn Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.34836 |
| Longitude | 144.15918 |
| Population | 2,781 |
| Density | 76.9 /km² |
| Area | 36.2 km² |
| Elevation | 574 m |
| Postcode | 3460 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 88 km northwest |
Daylesford is a locality in the Hepburn Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,781. The locality covers an area of 36.2 km², giving a population density of about 76.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 574 m above sea level. It lies approximately 88 km northwest of Melbourne. Daylesford is located at 37.3484°S, 144.1592°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3460. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Daylesford rests in a cradle of rolling hills, where the air often carries the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus. It lies 44.3 km north-west of Bacchus Marsh, VIC (from Bacchus Marsh, VIC: bearing 326°T), and is situated 4.8 km south-east of Hepburn. The landscape here is a mosaic of verdant paddocks, threaded with creeks that whisper secrets to the ancient stones, and patches of remnant bushland where the sunlight filters through a canopy of towering gums. This is a place where the land itself seems to breathe, a gentle undulation that invites contemplation, and the quality of the light, particularly as dusk settles, can paint the slopes in hues of lavender and bruised plum, a quiet spectacle that stills the hurried mind. The surrounding terrain, shaped by volcanic activity centuries ago, offers a subtle richness to the soil, a deep, dark loam that has nurtured generations of growers and dreamers alike.
The history of Daylesford is etched into its very foundations, a narrative woven from the gold rushes that once pulsed through these valleys and the enduring legacy of the mineral springs that drew travellers seeking their restorative powers. This heritage continues to shape its economy, which now leans heavily on the artisanal and the experiential, with a vibrant array of cafes, galleries, and wellness retreats drawing visitors from far and wide. The fertile land still supports a scattering of farms and market gardens, their produce often gracing the tables of the town's celebrated eateries, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the bounty of the Hepburn Shire. Daylesford, with its distinctive European flavour and a pace that encourages lingering, remains a destination where the past and present meet with a quiet, unassuming grace, a place where the water, both above and below ground, continues to be a source of life and wonder.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Daylesford, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Daylesford, in the Hepburn Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Daylesford includes the postcode (3460), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Hepburn Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Daylesford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |