Daylesford
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Daylesford is a charming rural town in Victoria, Australia, famed for its natural mineral springs, wellness retreats, artistic scene, and picturesque lakeside scenery. It offers a relaxing blend of heritage, nature, and a thriving café culture just 90 minutes from Melbourne.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
2,781
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.34°, 144.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,290
Local Cost
$1,690
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
85
English
99
Temperature
13.1°C
Summer Avg
18.9°C
Winter Avg
7.3°C
Record High
43.9°C
Record Low
-2.3°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
572 mm
Internet Speed
47 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
5
Parks
8
Transport
20
Walk Score
20
Footways
39.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 22 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.