Side by sideSuburb comparison

Macedon vs Hesket.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Hesket edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hesket (1106) sits above Macedon (1087).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Hesket edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1087).

Common questionsMacedon vs Hesket

Common questions

Does Macedon or Hesket have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hesket scores 1106 vs 1087 in 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.

The numbers behind the take

Macedon
Metric
Hesket

Price & Market

$700,000
Median house
$350,640
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$371/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$391/wk
$371/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$200/wk
89.0%
Owner occupied
81.0%
9.0%
Renter occupied
15.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
2,073
Population
178
44
Median age
53

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

13
Schools nearby
7
1087
Avg ICSEA
1106

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).