Macleod West at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
14.1k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Macleod West.
The postcode for Macleod West is 3085 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Macleod West (3085) sits in the Darebin region of Victoria.
Macleod West has roughly 14,050 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Macleod West scores 6/100 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Macleod West'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
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$381/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$324/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
14,050
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
6
40
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Macleod West.
Local schools for Macleod West
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Government School Catchment
Macleod College
Charles La Trobe P-12 College
Rosanna Golf Links Primary School
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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 West.
- What is the Macleod West postcode?
- Macleod West is in the 3085 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Darebin region.
- Where is Macleod West?
- Macleod West 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 West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $381, for units it's $324.
- What schools are in Macleod West?
- There are 20 schools serving Macleod West on this page, including Macleod College, Charles La Trobe P-12 College, Rosanna Golf Links Primary School.
- How walkable is Macleod West?
- Macleod West has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 40, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Macleod West?
- Macleod West is close to Macleod, Rosanna, La Trobe University, Banyule, La Trobe University.
- What is the population of Macleod West?
- The population of Macleod West is approximately 14,050 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
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