Mount Macedon vs Hesket
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hesket (1106) sits above Mount Macedon (1097).
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Mount Macedon and Hesket side by side
| Measure | Mount Macedon | Hesket |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 1097 | 1106 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,450 | 178 |
| Median age | 48 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 892 mm | 898 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.5°C | 24.4°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
- Hesket edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1097).
Mount Macedon vs Hesket: common questions
Does Mount Macedon or Hesket have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hesket 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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