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Mount Macedon vs Hanging Rock

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

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Mount Macedon and Hanging Rock side by side

MeasureMount MacedonHanging Rock
Renting
Owner occupied89.0%–
Renter occupied7.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby117
Average ICSEA10971106
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population1,450–
Median age48–
Climate
Annual rainfall892 mm898 mm
Mean max, January24.5°C24.4°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

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).

Mount 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.

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