Macedon vs Woodend
Macedon (median $700,000) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Woodend ($892,500).
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Macedon and Woodend side by side
| Measure | Macedon | Woodend |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $700,000 | $892,500 |
| Median unit | $350,640 | $800,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 1087 | 1110 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 2,073 | – |
| Median age | 44 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 841 mm | 774 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.0°C | 25.5°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
Woodend scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Woodend (1110) sits above Macedon (1087).
- For buyers
- Macedon is the lower entry point at $700,000 median, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Woodend edges out on average school ICSEA (1110 vs 1087).
Macedon vs Woodend: common questions
Is Macedon or Woodend cheaper to buy in?
Macedon has the lower median house price at $700,000, roughly 22% below Woodend ($892,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Macedon or Woodend have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Woodend scores 1110 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.
Which is more walkable, Macedon or Woodend?
Woodend scores 12/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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