Woodend
VIC 3442 · Macedon Ranges
6,732 (2021) → 6,879 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Woodend is a high growth suburb in Macedon Ranges, VIC 3442, about 63km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $883K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 84/100, and is about 62km inland. Woodend has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.96%), New Zealand (1.23%), Germany (0.82%), Scotland (0.74%), Netherlands (0.65%)
Top languages: German (0.7%), Italian (0.43%), French (0.31%), Nepali (0.21%), Macedon (0.21%)
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 1108 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Ambrose's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1113
- Woodend Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1091
- Braemar College - Woodend CampusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Braemar CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.4kmICSEA 1120
- Mount Macedon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7kmICSEA 1138
- Macedon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7kmICSEA 1096
- Newham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 1092
- Hesket Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.4kmICSEA 1074
- Woodend Primary School-Carlsruhe CampusPrimary · Government · 9km
- Alice Miller SchoolCombined · Independent · 9.4kmICSEA 1140
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
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
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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.
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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.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Woodend
Is Woodend safe?
Woodend 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 3,253 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Woodend?
In Woodend, the .
How far is Woodend from Melbourne CBD?
Woodend is about 63.2 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Woodend?
Woodend has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1102 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Woodend?
Woodend has a transport score of 84/100, including 1 train station and 2 bus stops.