Macedon
VIC 3440 · Macedon Ranges
2,073 (2021) → 2,117 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Macedon is a high growth suburb in Macedon Ranges, VIC 3440, about 56km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.09M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 84/100, and is about 54km inland. Macedon has an overall score of 64/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3440 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.1%), New Zealand (1.93%), Germany (0.82%), USA (0.72%), South Africa (0.58%)
Top languages: French (0.53%), Polish (0.43%), Italian (0.34%), Greek (0.29%), Urdu (0.29%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1090 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Alice Miller SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1139
- Macedon Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1109
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mount Macedon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1147
- Holy Cross Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.8kmICSEA 1063
- Global Village LearningCombined · Independent · 4.8kmICSEA 1042
- New Gisborne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 1080
- Sunbury And Macedon Ranges Specialist School-Bullengarook Senior CampusCombined · Government · 7.3km
- Braemar CollegeCombined · Independent · 7.4kmICSEA 1121
- Gisborne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 1066
- St Brigid's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.6kmICSEA 1065
- Gisborne Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 1017
- St Ambrose's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8.2kmICSEA 1109
- Woodend Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.6kmICSEA 1091
- Braemar College - Woodend CampusCombined · Independent · 8.6km
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
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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 Macedon
Is Macedon safe?
Macedon has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 5,306 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Macedon?
In Macedon, the .
How far is Macedon from Melbourne CBD?
Macedon is about 55.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 100 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Macedon?
Macedon has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1124 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Macedon?
Macedon has a transport score of 84/100, including 1 train station and 1 bus stops.