Kyneton
VIC 3444 · Macedon Ranges
7,513 (2021) → 7,632 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kyneton is a high growth suburb in Macedon Ranges, VIC 3444, about 79km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $765K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 82/100, and is about 78km inland. Kyneton has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 81/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3444 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.17%), New Zealand (1.66%), Taiwan (0.8%), Scotland (0.57%), Philippines (0.55%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.3%), Italian (0.43%), French (0.31%), Spanish (0.29%), German (0.25%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1051 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Our Lady of the RosaryPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1081
- Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1070
- Kyneton Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1048
- Kyneton High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1008
- Kyneton High School-Macedon Ranges Satellite VCALSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Langley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8km
- Parkville College - Malmsbury CampusSecondary · Government · 7.3km
- Woodend Primary School-Carlsruhe CampusPrimary · Government · 7.4km
- Malmsbury Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 1074
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kyneton
Is Kyneton safe?
Kyneton has a residential safety score of 81/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,337 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kyneton?
In Kyneton, the .
How far is Kyneton from Melbourne CBD?
Kyneton is about 78.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 138 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kyneton?
Kyneton has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1052 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kyneton?
Kyneton has a transport score of 82/100, including 1 train station and 34 bus stops.