Mount Macedon at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,450
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Mount Macedon.
The postcode for Mount Macedon is 3441 (VIC).
Mount Macedon (3441) sits in the Macedon Ranges region of Victoria.
Mount Macedon has roughly 1,450 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.
Mount Macedon 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 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 6 government primary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Macedon's population at 1,450, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,450
Median age
48
Family households
81%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
1,450
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
13
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 Mount Macedon.
Local schools for Mount Macedon
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Government School Catchment
Mount Macedon Primary School
Macedon Primary School
Hesket Primary School
© 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 Mount Macedon.
- What is the Mount Macedon postcode?
- Mount Macedon is in the 3441 postcode, in VIC, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- Where is Mount Macedon?
- Mount Macedon is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3441, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Macedon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Mount Macedon?
- There are 11 schools serving Mount Macedon on this page, including Mount Macedon Primary School, Macedon Primary School, Braemar College.
- How walkable is Mount Macedon?
- Mount Macedon has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Macedon?
- Mount Macedon is close to Cherokee, Macedon, Hesket, Kerrie, Hanging Rock.
- What is the population of Mount Macedon?
- The population of Mount Macedon is approximately 1,450 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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