Malmsbury
VIC 3446 · Macedon Ranges
905 (2021) → 919 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Malmsbury is a high growth suburb in Macedon Ranges, VIC 3446, about 86km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $763K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 79/100, and is about 85km inland. Malmsbury has an overall score of 56/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 55/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3446 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.75%), New Zealand (1.77%), Scotland (1.1%), Egypt (0.44%), Ireland (0.44%)
Top languages: Spanish (1.1%), Turkish (0.66%), Arabic (0.44%), Japan (0.44%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.33%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2023
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
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 1052 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Malmsbury Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1074
- Parkville College - Malmsbury CampusSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Taradale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 1075
- Langley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2km
- Kyneton High School-Macedon Ranges Satellite VCALSecondary · Government · 9.6km
- Kyneton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.7kmICSEA 1048
- Kyneton High SchoolSecondary · Government · 9.7kmICSEA 1008
- Our Lady of the RosaryPrimary · Catholic · 9.8kmICSEA 1081
- Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 9.9kmICSEA 1070
- Elphinstone Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 10kmICSEA 1036
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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 Malmsbury
Is Malmsbury safe?
Malmsbury has a residential safety score of 55/100, 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 3,646 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Malmsbury?
In Malmsbury, the .
How far is Malmsbury from Melbourne CBD?
Malmsbury is about 86.4 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 150 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Malmsbury?
Malmsbury has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1074 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Malmsbury?
Malmsbury has a transport score of 79/100, including 1 train station and 3 bus stops.