Sassafras
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Sassafras is a picturesque village in Victoria's Dandenong Ranges, prized for its lush forests, English-style tearooms, and lively artisanal culture. Its serene atmosphere and natural beauty make it a popular weekend escape from Melbourne.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
970
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.87°, 145.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
94
Female Safety
93
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,460
Local Cost
$1,600
Local Income
$3,250
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
14.0°C
Summer Avg
19.1°C
Winter Avg
8.9°C
Record High
42.8°C
Record Low
-1.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
859 mm
Internet Speed
44 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
21
Walk Score
21
Footways
41.0
Airport
MBW
Distance
25 km
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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 2026-03-23.
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 12 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 63/100.