Cherokee at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
68
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Cherokee.
The postcode for Cherokee is 3434 (VIC).
Cherokee (3434) sits in the Macedon Ranges region of Victoria.
Cherokee has roughly 68 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Cherokee scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cherokee's population at 68, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (106% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (94% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
68
Median age
49
Family households
94%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$371/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
106%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
68
Median age: 49
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Cherokee.
Local schools for Cherokee
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Government School Catchment
Hesket Primary School
Mount Macedon Primary School
Macedon Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Cherokee.
- What is the Cherokee postcode?
- Cherokee is in the 3434 postcode, in VIC, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- Where is Cherokee?
- Cherokee is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3434, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cherokee?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $371, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Cherokee?
- There are 11 schools serving Cherokee on this page, including Hesket Primary School, Mount Macedon Primary School, Braemar College.
- How walkable is Cherokee?
- Cherokee has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cherokee?
- Cherokee is close to Kerrie, Mount Macedon, Hesket, Hanging Rock, Newham.
- What is the population of Cherokee?
- The population of Cherokee is approximately 68 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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Sources cited
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