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Wheatsheaf

VIC 3461 • Victoria

252
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
27.57 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralPeacefulAffordable
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About Wheatsheaf

Wheatsheaf is a small rural locality in the Hepburn Shire, situated in the Central Highlands region of Victoria approximately 100 kilometres north-west of the Melbourne CBD. With a population of 252 residents recorded in the 2021 Census across an area of around 27 square kilometres, it is part of the broader Daylesford and Macedon Ranges corridor — a region famed for its mineral springs, spa retreats, and rolling agricultural landscapes. The locality sits within the postcode 3461 area that encompasses well-known spa country villages including Hepburn Springs and Daylesford.

Wheatsheaf offers a relaxed, semi-rural lifestyle popular with those escaping the pace of metropolitan Melbourne, with the township of Daylesford just a short drive away providing supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, boutique shops, and health services. The surrounding landscape of open paddocks, eucalypt woodland, and historic farmsteads gives the area a timeless pastoral character. It appeals to hobby farmers, tree-changers, and those seeking affordable acreage within reach of one of Victoria's most celebrated regional destinations.

Wheatsheaf 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
27.57 km²
Population Density
9 /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

Nearest Train Stations

Woodend
28 km
N/A — drive required

Bus Services

  • Limited regional coach services — Daylesford / Ballarat / Melbourne Approx 1h 30min to Melbourne CBD by coach

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
100 km
By Train
No direct train from Wheatsheaf; nearest V/Line station is Woodend (~28km drive), then approx 1h 10min to Southern Cross
By Car (Peak)
1h 20min – 1h 50min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 10min – 1h 30min

🛣️ Popular tree-change area; car essential for daily life. Daylesford (~10km) is the main service town.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local shops or services; Daylesford or Hepburn Springs is needed for all daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
252
▲ 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 Wheatsheaf. 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 Wheatsheaf known for? +

Wheatsheaf is known as a quiet rural locality nestled in Victoria's spa country, close to the celebrated towns of Daylesford and Hepburn Springs. The area attracts tree-changers and hobby farmers drawn to the region's mineral springs, arts scene, and relaxed rural character.

How far is Wheatsheaf from Melbourne? +

Wheatsheaf is approximately 100 kilometres north-west of the Melbourne CBD, making it about a 1-hour-20-minute drive under normal conditions. Daylesford, the nearest major township, is roughly 10 kilometres away.

Does Wheatsheaf have public transport? +

There is no public transport within Wheatsheaf. The nearest V/Line train station is Woodend, approximately 28 kilometres away. Regional coach services connect the broader area to Melbourne, but a car is essential for day-to-day travel.

What is the population of Wheatsheaf? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 252 residents in Wheatsheaf, spread across approximately 27 square kilometres of rural Victoria.

Is Wheatsheaf a good place to live? +

Wheatsheaf is well-suited to those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle with affordable land in Victoria's scenic spa country. The proximity to Daylesford and Hepburn Springs means excellent lifestyle amenities are within easy reach, making it popular with retirees, creatives, and Melbourne commuters seeking a weekend or permanent tree-change.

What is the postcode for Wheatsheaf? +

Wheatsheaf's postcode is 3461, shared with surrounding localities including Hepburn Springs, Daylesford, Glenlyon, and Sailors Falls.

Is Wheatsheaf a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Wheatsheaf 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.