Hesket vs Mount Macedon
The verdict
Mount Macedon rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Mount Macedon is closer to the coast (56.4 km vs 59.0 km).
Scores
HesketMount Macedon
| Hesket | Mount Macedon | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 44 |
| Transport | 0 | 35 |
| Education | 79 | 83 |
| Liveability | 16 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hesket | Mount Macedon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 178 | 1,450 |
| Median age | 53 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,083 | $2,647 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.9% | 54.0% |
| Born in Australia | 77.5% | 74.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Hesket High Growth · Mount Macedon High Growth
Property
| Hesket | Mount Macedon | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $1.39M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -40.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Hesket | Mount Macedon | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 138 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 69 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,371 | 759 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hesket | Mount Macedon | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,074 | 1,129 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hesket · Mount Macedon
Transport
| Hesket | Mount Macedon | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 189 | 183 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.4 km | 4.4 km |
Liveability
| Hesket | Mount Macedon | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 59.0 km | 56.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 59.1 km | 57.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 29.6 km | 34.0 km |
Population & growth
| Hesket | Mount Macedon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 178 | 1,450 |
| Estimated 2025 | 190 | 1,481 |
| Projected 2041 | 243 | 1,980 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.64% | 0.53% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Hesket or Mount Macedon?
Mount Macedon has a higher average school ICSEA (Hesket 1074 vs Mount Macedon 1129; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hesket or Mount Macedon?
Mount Macedon has the higher transport score (Hesket 0/100 vs Mount Macedon 35/100).
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