SuburbCheck

Mount Macedon

VIC 3441 · Macedon Ranges

1,450 (2021) → 1,481 est. (2025) · High Growth

44
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

1,450
Population
$1.39M
Median house (2024)
100
Safety score
35
Transport score

Mount Macedon is a high growth suburb in Macedon Ranges, VIC 3441, about 57km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.39M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 35/100, and is about 56km inland. Mount Macedon has an overall score of 44/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

57.0 km
To Melbourne CBD
56.4 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
4.4 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

1,450
Population
48
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,647
vs NSW median+43.1%
Median taxable income (individual)$76,542/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↑ +28%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 3441 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher54.0%
Born in Australia74.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse507 / 0 / 4

Top countries of birth: England (6.76%), New Zealand (1.72%), USA (1.03%), Netherlands (0.76%), Scotland (0.76%)

Top languages: Greek (0.62%), German (0.55%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.41%), Mandarin (0.28%), Italian (0.28%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.39M-40.2%
Median house (2024)
Data not available
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

100
Residential

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:

2
Break & enter dwelling138/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
—
Motor vehicle theftNot reported
1
Domestic assault69/100k
—
RobberyNot reported

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 11 (all categories, latest year)759 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

86

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

13
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1098 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Mount Macedon Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1147
  • Braemar CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1121

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Macedon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1109
  • Braemar College - Woodend CampusCombined · Independent · 5.4km
  • Hesket Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1087
  • Global Village LearningCombined · Independent · 6.7kmICSEA 1042
  • St Ambrose's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.8kmICSEA 1109
  • Woodend Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 1091
  • Holy Cross Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7kmICSEA 1063
  • New Gisborne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 1080
  • Alice Miller SchoolCombined · Independent · 8.1kmICSEA 1139
  • Alice Miller School - Candlebark CampusCombined · Independent · 8.7km
  • Newham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9kmICSEA 1079

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

35
CBD commute (est.)152 min (bus)
Nearest train stationMacedon Railway (4.4 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate1.2% · vs VIC avg 4.5% ↓

Top local industries

Professional, Scientific & Technical
12.2%
Education & Training
11.4%
Health Care & Social Assistance
11.1%
Construction
10.9%
Public Administration & Safety
8.2%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

26.0°C
Summer max
13.5°C
Winter max
530mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
22 in suburbCafes/Rest.
11 in suburbParks
11 in suburbPlaygrounds
0Pools
11 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
11 in suburbSports fields
0Vets

In this suburb

8Public toilets
Air qualityExcellent air quality (82/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalKilmore & District Hospital (34.0 km)
Nearest vet10.2 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (37.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

8

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

1
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
1
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

39

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

1
Parks
1
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
1
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
9
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

75

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
3
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
6
Landmarks

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

72

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

2
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.38

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026

Childcare

37

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

1
OSHC
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.69

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate0.53%
Projected population 20411,980
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Macedon Ranges

CherokeeData not available0transportMacedon$920K84transportHesketData not available0transportNew Gisborne$850K85transportWoodend$840K84transportKerrieData not available0transport

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Frequently asked questions about Mount Macedon

Is Mount Macedon safe?

Mount 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 759 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Mount Macedon?

In Mount Macedon, the .

How far is Mount Macedon from Melbourne CBD?

Mount Macedon is about 57.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 152 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Mount Macedon?

Mount Macedon has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1134 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Mount Macedon?

Mount Macedon has a transport score of 35/100.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.