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Hepburn, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Hepburn is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 576. Elevation: 1,637 ft (499 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
576 Population 41/sq mi density
1,637 ft Elevation 499 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
30.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$24,505 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$24,505 median income, 4.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population576
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density41/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,505
Per Capita$24,505
Unemployment4.3%

Housing

C
Home Value$197,200
Rent$986
Ownership84.9%
Housing Units230

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain30.2 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation1,637 ft (499 m)
Population576
Population Density41 / sq mi
Elevation1,637 ft (499 m)
Coordinates-37.3167°, 144.1333°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation30.2 inches (766 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.5 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$24,505
Median Age52.0 years

About Hepburn

Hepburn is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 576. The city sits at an elevation of 1,637 feet (499 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Hepburn has a population of 576 with a density of 41 people per square mile, spread across 14.0 square miles. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

576
Total Population
41
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above Australia avg
14.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Hepburn vs Australia Average

The median household income in Hepburn is $24,505, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,505 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $471, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 55 business establishments.

Income: Hepburn vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,505
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,505
Avg Weekly Wage$471

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)55

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hepburn is $197,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 84.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 230 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,200
30% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership84.9%
Owner-Occupied84.9%
Renter-Occupied15.1%
Housing Units230

Property Tax

Climate in Hepburn

Hepburn has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.9°C), the coldest is Jul (7.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 581 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.5°C / 69°F 13.2° / 27.8° 43.4
Feb 20.9°C / 70°F 13.8° / 28° 37.6
Mar 17.8°C / 64°F 11° / 24.6° 31.2
Apr 14°C / 57°F 7.9° / 20° 30.1
May 10.7°C / 51°F 5.7° / 15.7° 52.6
Jun 8.4°C / 47°F 4.1° / 12.6° 64.9
Jul 7.5°C / 46°F 3.3° / 11.7° 59.6
Aug 8.4°C / 47°F 3.7° / 13.1° 58.4
Sep 10.6°C / 51°F 5.2° / 15.9° 59.0
Oct 13.2°C / 56°F 6.9° / 19.6° 50.4
Nov 16.4°C / 62°F 9.8° / 23° 53.4
Dec 18.6°C / 65°F 11.5° / 25.7° 40.4
Hepburn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,637 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 44°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below Australia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,637 ft (499 m)
Area14.0 sq mi (36.2 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates-37.3167°N, 144.1333°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
21% below Australia avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.07"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 67 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 103 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 126 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 67 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 118 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 67 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 94 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 121 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 145 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 58 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 97 km
May 26, 2010 8 km E of Rochester, Australia M3.0 121 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 118 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 17 km
Mar 10, 2015 3 km NNE of Pakenham, Australia M2.8 144 km
Jul 13, 2006 3 km N of Gembrook, Australia M2.6 142 km
Aug 9, 2002 10 km ESE of Kyabram, Australia M2.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
February 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in Warmest
March 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in Driest
April 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
June 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
July 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in Wettest
September 49°F (10°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
December 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in

Hepburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 44°F in July to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and March the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Hepburn

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hepburn Primary School — — — —
Yandoit Primary School — — — —
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Museums in Hepburn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Daylesford Spa Country Railway

Libraries in Hepburn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Creswick Library0.0
Daylesford Library0.0
Temporary Library (Room 123) till Feb 20250.0

Farmers Markets in Hepburn

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Castlemaine Artists Market
Creswick Farmers' Market
Daylesford Sunday Market
Wesley Hill Market

Hotels in Hepburn

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rutherford Park Country Retreat
Savoia Hotel

Restaurants in Hepburn

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pavillion Cafe
Rubens @ Hepburn

Cafes in Hepburn

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chocolate Mill
Harry's Hepburn
La Trattoria

Golf Courses in Hepburn

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hepburn Springs Golf Club

Breweries in Hepburn

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bankhouse Brewery
Daylesford Cidery

Airports Near Hepburn

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Amphitheatre Airport—Small Airport
Avonmore Airport—Small Airport
Bacchus Marsh Airport—Small Airport
Ballarat Airport—Small Airport
Ballarat Health Service Helipad—Small Airport
Beaufort—Small Airport
Bendigo AirportBXGSmall Airport
Blue Tongue Airfield—Small Airport
Bridgewater Airport—Small Airport
Castlemaine Airport—Small Airport
Cressy Aerodrome—Small Airport
Derby Field—Small Airport
Dunolly Airport—Small Airport
Emu Creek Airfield—Small Airport
Fiskville Airport—Small Airport
Flying Circus Airfield—Small Airport
Kuruc-A-Ruc South Airport—Small Airport
Kyneton Airport—Small Airport
Legate Airfield—Small Airport
Lethbridge Airpark—Small Airport
Lovely Banks Airport—Small Airport
Marshall Airfield—Small Airport
Maryborough Airport—Small Airport
Melton Airport—Small Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base—Small Airport
Riddell Airport—Small Airport
Rochford Airstrip—Small Airport
Romsey Airport—Small Airport
Rothwell Airfield—Small Airport
Smeaton airfield private—Small Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield—Small Airport
Sunbury East Airport—Small Airport
The Boreen Airstrip—Small Airport
Trawalla Airport—Small Airport
Valken Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Woodvale Airport—Small Airport
Wooloomanata Airfield—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hepburn

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

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Waterfalls
9
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hepburn

What is the population of Hepburn?

Hepburn has a population of 576 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 14.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Hepburn expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,505, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,200 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Hepburn?

Hepburn has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hepburn?

Hepburn has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $471. There are 55 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hepburn?

The median home value in Hepburn is $197,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $986. The homeownership rate is 84.9%.

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