Mount Macedon
VIC 3441 · Macedon Ranges
1,450 (2021) → 1,481 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
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
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:
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 1098 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mount Macedon Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1138
- Braemar CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1120
Nearby (within 10km)
- Macedon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1096
- Braemar College - Woodend CampusCombined · Independent · 5.4km
- Hesket Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1074
- Gisborne Montessori SchoolCombined · Independent · 6.7kmICSEA 1069
- St Ambrose's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.8kmICSEA 1113
- Woodend Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 1091
- Holy Cross Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7kmICSEA 1068
- New Gisborne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 1078
- Alice Miller SchoolCombined · Independent · 8.1kmICSEA 1140
- Alice Miller School - Candlebark CampusCombined · Independent · 8.7km
- Newham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9kmICSEA 1092
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 183 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mount Macedon?
Mount Macedon has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1129 (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.