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Sailors Falls

VIC 3461 • Victoria

79
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
9.77 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralBushlandHistoricPeacefulSemi-Rural
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About Sailors Falls

Sailors Falls is a small rural locality in Victoria's Hepburn Shire, situated approximately 5 kilometres south of Daylesford and around 108 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. With a 2021 Census population of just 79 residents spread across 9.77 square kilometres, it is a quiet, sparsely settled area characterised by bushland, creek gullies, and the natural features that give the locality its name. The area falls within the broader Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region, known throughout Victoria for its mineral springs, spa culture, and scenic hinterland landscape.

The locality's most celebrated feature is Sailors Falls itself — a dramatic 30-metre waterfall where Sailors Creek tumbles into a lush, fern-lined gully with accessible rock pools and mineral spring taps at the base. Part of Hepburn Regional Park, the falls are a stop on the 210-kilometre Goldfields Track running between Mount Buninyong and Bendigo, attracting bushwalkers and day-trippers throughout the year. The area draws its name from gold rush-era sailors who abandoned their ships to seek their fortunes in the 1850s, and the old water-race channels dug by miners are still visible along the creek-side walking tracks. For residents and visitors alike, Sailors Falls offers a rare combination of natural heritage, colonial history, and easy access to the spa town of Daylesford.

Sailors Falls falls under postcode 3461 and is governed by the Hepburn Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Bendigo, while state elections fall under the Macedon (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3461
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Hepburn
Federal Electorate
Bendigo
State Electorate
Macedon (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.29°, 144.17°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
9.77 km²
Population Density
8 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3461

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3461 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$46,694
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$74,987

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3461; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • PTV Regional Transit (Daylesford area) — Daylesford (approx. 8 min) ~8 min from Daylesford

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
108 km
By Train
No direct rail service; V/Line to Woodend or Ballan then coach to Daylesford, total approx. 2 hrs
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 30 min – 1 hr 50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 10 min – 1 hr 25 min

🛣️ Most practical access via the Midland Highway through Ballarat or via Woodend; car essential for local travel

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A rural bushland locality with no shops or services — all errands require a car to reach Daylesford or nearby towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
79
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Hepburn Local Government Area, which contains Sailors Falls. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
324.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 39.4%
Motor vehicle theft
200.4 / 100k
2yr Up 51.8% 10yr Down 35.2%
Non-FV assault
165 / 100k
2yr Up 31.0% 10yr Up 34.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
683.7 / 100k
2yr Up 119.2% 10yr Up 37.8%
View all offence subgroups for Hepburn →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sailors Falls known for? +

Sailors Falls is best known for its scenic 30-metre waterfall where Sailors Creek drops into a fern-lined gully with rock pools and mineral spring taps. The area is part of Hepburn Regional Park and is a popular stop on the Goldfields Track walking trail. It also has a rich gold rush heritage, named after sailors who abandoned their ships to seek gold in the 1850s.

How far is Sailors Falls from Melbourne? +

Sailors Falls is approximately 108 kilometres north-west of Melbourne CBD, typically a 1 hour 10 minute to 1 hour 30 minute drive via the Midland Highway through Ballarat or via Woodend.

Does Sailors Falls have public transport? +

There is no direct rail service to Sailors Falls. A V/Line coach service connects Daylesford (approximately 5 km away) to Melbourne via Woodend or Ballan train stations, but travel to and within the locality effectively requires a private vehicle.

What is the population of Sailors Falls? +

According to the 2021 Census, Sailors Falls has a population of 79 residents, making it a very small and sparsely settled rural locality in Hepburn Shire.

Is Sailors Falls a good place to live? +

Sailors Falls suits those seeking a quiet, nature-immersed lifestyle in the Victorian hinterland, with the mineral springs and spa culture of Daylesford close at hand. It is ideal for people who value natural beauty and solitude over urban convenience, as there are no shops or services within the locality itself.

What is the postcode for Sailors Falls? +

The postcode for Sailors Falls is 3461, shared with the nearby spa town of Daylesford.

Is Sailors Falls a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Sailors Falls is part of the Hepburn LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.