Mckenzie Hill at a glance
Median house
$860,000
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
775
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Mckenzie Hill.
The postcode for Mckenzie Hill is 3451 (VIC).
The median house price in Mckenzie Hill is $860,000.
Mckenzie Hill (3451) sits in the Hepburn region of Victoria. The median house here is $860,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Mckenzie Hill has roughly 775 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Mckenzie Hill 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.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mckenzie Hill's population at 775, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
775
Median age
47
Family households
72%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $860,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 72% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $172,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$860,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$305/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$409/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
$860,000
$240,480
775
Median age: 47
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.84% (median rent $305/wk against a $860,000 price tag). Units yield 8.84% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (11%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.84%
Based on $860,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20268.84%
Based on $240,480 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 · May 202686%
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.
11
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
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mckenzie Hill.
Local schools for Mckenzie Hill
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Winters Flat Primary School
Castlemaine Secondary College
Campbells Creek Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mckenzie Hill.
- What is the median house price in Mckenzie Hill?
- The median house price in Mckenzie Hill, VIC 3451 is $860,000. The median unit price is $240,480.
- What is the Mckenzie Hill postcode?
- Mckenzie Hill is in the 3451 postcode, in VIC, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
- Where is Mckenzie Hill?
- Mckenzie Hill is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3451, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mckenzie Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $409.
- What schools are in Mckenzie Hill?
- There are 8 schools serving Mckenzie Hill on this page, including Winters Flat Primary School, Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten, Castlemaine Secondary College.
- How walkable is Mckenzie Hill?
- Mckenzie Hill has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Mckenzie Hill?
- Mckenzie Hill is close to Muckleford, Castlemaine, Campbells Creek, Moonlight Flat, Woodbrook.
- What is the population of Mckenzie Hill?
- The population of Mckenzie Hill is approximately 775 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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