Macs Cove at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
121
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Macs Cove.
The postcode for Macs Cove is 3723 (VIC).
Macs Cove (3723) sits in the Murrindindi region of Victoria.
Macs Cove has roughly 121 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Macs Cove scores 0/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Macs Cove's population at 121, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (48%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
121
Median age
56
Family households
47%
Lone person
48%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$273/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$206/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
121
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Macs Cove.
Local schools for Macs Cove
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Government School Catchment
Jamieson Primary School
Merrijig Primary School
Mansfield Secondary College
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Frequently asked
About Macs Cove.
- What is the Macs Cove postcode?
- Macs Cove is in the 3723 postcode, in VIC, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
- Where is Macs Cove?
- Macs Cove is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3723, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Macs Cove?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $273, for units it's $206.
- What schools are in Macs Cove?
- There are 7 schools serving Macs Cove on this page, including Jamieson Primary School, Merrijig Primary School, Mansfield Secondary College.
- How walkable is Macs Cove?
- Macs Cove has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Macs Cove?
- Macs Cove is close to Howqua Inlet, Mountain Bay, Howqua, Piries, Delatite.
- What is the population of Macs Cove?
- The population of Macs Cove is approximately 121 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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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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