Macleod
VIC 3085 · Banyule
9,892 (2021) → 9,945 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Macleod is a moderate growth suburb in Banyule, VIC 3085, about 14km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.15M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 98/100, and is about 18km inland. Macleod has an overall score of 91/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 77/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3085 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (2.82%), England (2.76%), India (2.54%), Italy (1.49%), New Zealand (1.15%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.75%), Italian (2.27%), Greek (1.21%), Macedon (1.2%), Cantonese (1.18%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1076 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mastery Schools VictoriaCombined · IndependentICSEA 1082
- Macleod CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1073
- Charles La Trobe P-12 CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 930
- Charles La Trobe P-12 College-Deaf FacilityCombined · Government
- Ivanhoe Grammar School - University CampusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Rosanna Golf Links Primary School-Rosanna Golf Links Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government · 1.5km
- Rosanna Golf Links Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1133
- Rosanna Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1098
- Bundoora Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1063
- Bundoora Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1030
- St Martin of Tours SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1127
- Concord School-Concord Junior CampusPrimary · Government · 2.1km
- Loyola CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1055
- Watsonia Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1027
- Concord SchoolCombined · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1007
- Greensborough Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1020
- Viewbank Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1138
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Macleod
Is Macleod safe?
Macleod has a residential safety score of 77/100, 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 3,245 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Macleod?
In Macleod, the .
How far is Macleod from Melbourne CBD?
Macleod is about 14.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 36 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Macleod?
Macleod has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1028 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Macleod?
Macleod has a transport score of 98/100 and 36 bus stops.