Macedon vs Mount Macedon
The verdict
Macedon is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.39M in Mount Macedon. Macedon rates higher for transport (84 vs 35). Macedon is closer to the coast (54.3 km vs 56.4 km).
Scores
| Macedon | Mount Macedon | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 44 |
| Transport | 84 | 35 |
| Education | 79 | 83 |
| Liveability | 31 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Macedon | Mount Macedon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,073 | 1,450 |
| Median age | 44 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,353 | $2,647 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.8% | 54.0% |
| Born in Australia | 81.5% | 74.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Macedon High Growth · Mount Macedon High Growth
Property
| Macedon | Mount Macedon | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.09M | $1.39M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -16.7% | -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
| Macedon | Mount Macedon | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 145 | 138 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 193 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 338 | 69 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,306 | 759 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Macedon | Mount Macedon | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,118 | 1,129 |
See the full school list on each profile: Macedon · Mount Macedon
Transport
| Macedon | Mount Macedon | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 84 | 35 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 120 | 183 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 730 m | 4.4 km |
Liveability
| Macedon | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 54.3 km | 56.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 55.9 km | 57.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 29.6 km | 34.0 km |
Population & growth
| Macedon | Mount Macedon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,073 | 1,450 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,117 | 1,481 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,830 | 1,980 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.53% | 0.53% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Macedon or Mount Macedon?
Macedon and Mount Macedon have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Macedon or Mount Macedon?
Macedon is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.39M.
Which has better schools, Macedon or Mount Macedon?
Mount Macedon has a higher average school ICSEA (Macedon 1118 vs Mount Macedon 1129; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Macedon or Mount Macedon?
Macedon has the higher transport score (Macedon 84/100 vs Mount Macedon 35/100).
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