Macleod at a glance
Median house
$1,122,500
Median unit
$819,000
Population
14.1k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Macleod.
The postcode for Macleod is 3085 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Macleod is $1,122,500.
Macleod (3085) sits in the Darebin region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,122,500, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Macleod has roughly 14,050 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
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 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Macleod's population at 14,050, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
14,050
Median age
39
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $1,122,500 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $819,000, roughly 27% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $225,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,122,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $819,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$381/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$324/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$1,122,500
$819,000
14,050
Median age: 39
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.76% (median rent $381/wk against a $1,122,500 price tag). Units yield 2.06% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.76%
Based on $1,122,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.06%
Based on $819,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
340
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Macleod.
Local schools for Macleod
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Government School Catchment
Bundoora Primary School
Bundoora Secondary College
Macleod College
© 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 Macleod.
- What is the median house price in Macleod?
- The median house price in Macleod, VIC 3085 is $1,122,500. The median unit price is $819,000.
- What is the Macleod postcode?
- Macleod is in the 3085 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Darebin region.
- Where is Macleod?
- Macleod is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3085. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Darebin region.
- What is the average rent in Macleod?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $381, for units it's $324.
- What schools are in Macleod?
- There are 20 schools serving Macleod on this page, including Mastery Schools Victoria, Bundoora Primary School, Bundoora Secondary College.
- What suburbs are near Macleod?
- Macleod is close to Macleod West, Watsonia, La Trobe University, La Trobe University, Bundoora.
- What is the population of Macleod?
- The population of Macleod is approximately 14,050 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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