Hanging Rock vs Mount Macedon
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hanging Rock (1106) sits above Mount Macedon (1097).
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| Measure | Hanging Rock | Mount Macedon |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 1106 | 1097 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | – | 1,450 |
| Median age | – | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 898 mm | 892 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.4°C | 24.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Hanging Rock edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1097).
Hanging Rock vs Mount Macedon: common questions
Does Hanging Rock or Mount Macedon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hanging Rock scores 1106 vs 1097 in Mount Macedon. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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