Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mount Macedon vs Hanging Rock.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Hanging Rock edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hanging Rock (1106) sits above Mount Macedon (1097).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Hanging Rock edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1097).

Common questionsMount Macedon vs Hanging Rock

Common questions

Does Mount Macedon or Hanging Rock have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hanging Rock scores 1106 vs 1097 in Mount Macedon. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Mount Macedon
Metric
Hanging Rock

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$330/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$391/wk
$330/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$332/wk
89.0%
Owner occupied
7.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
1,450
Population
8,586
48
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
7
1097
Avg ICSEA
1106

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).