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Macedon, Australia
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Macedon is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,972. Elevation: 1,667 ft (508 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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About Macedon
Macedon is a town at the foot of Mount Macedon in the Macedon Ranges, between Melbourne and Bendigo in central Victoria. It is administered by the Shire of Macedon Ranges. Macedon recorded a population of 2,073 at the 2021 census, while its urban population was 2,926, up from 2,808 at the 2016 census. The combined population of Macedon and the nearby larger town of Gisborne was 21,071 at June 2016.
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C+Climate
| Population | 1,972 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,667 ft (508 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.4196°, 144.5624° |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Victoria |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.7 inches (805 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.1 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,738 |
| Median Age | 44.0 years |
About Macedon
Macedon is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,972. The city sits at an elevation of 1,667 feet (508 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Macedon vs Australia Average
Income: Macedon vs Australia
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,738 |
| 58% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,738 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $610 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 187 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $209,000 |
| 26% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,045 |
| 10% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 91.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.0% |
| Housing Units | 789 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below Australia avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,667 ft (508 m) |
| Area | 707.7 sq mi (1,832.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.4196°N, 144.5624°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (186 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Newer Volcanics Province | Shield(s) | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | -2900 | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in |
Macedon has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 44°F in August to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.0").
Schools in Macedon
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Miller School | — | — | — | — |
| Macedon Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Macedon
23 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple M Classic Rock | classic rock | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Triple M Melbourne | 80s, rock | AAC+ 33 kbps | |
| 3AW 693 Melbourne, VIC, Australia Talk AM 693 | news, news talk | MP3 48 kbps | |
| 3RRR Melbourne | — | AAC | |
| 全澳华语广播华厦之声 | am1629 | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| PBS FM - Melbourne - 106.7 FM (48kHz, 192kbps AAC-LC) | australian music, community radio | AAC 192 kbps | |
| ABC Radio Australia 20220701 | current affairs, news | AAC 94 kbps | |
| ABC Jazz 20220701 | blues, jazz | AAC 238 kbps | |
| Triple R 102.7FM | community radio, independent | AAC | |
| The Buzzz | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ASP Radio | 70s 80s 90s music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Smooth Sailing Radio | rnb, soul | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Southern FM Melbourne Australia | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| 3MBS - Melbourne, 103.5 MHz FM | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| TheLight Christmas | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| IMC Country Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio PVS | jazz, rock | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| UltraCool Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ananda Marga Kiirtan | kiirtan, mantra | MP3 | |
| Surf FM 87.6 | — | MP3 32 kbps | |
| The Light Worship | christian, melbourne | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Golden Days Radio | gold, golden oldies | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in Macedon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyneton Museum | ||||
| Old Gisborne Court House |
Libraries in Macedon
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gisborne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kyneton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Romsey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sunbury Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Macedon
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyneton Farmers' Market | |||||
| Sunbury's Quality Fruit & Vegetable |
Hotels in Macedon
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Macedon
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Macedon
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Macedon
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Macedon
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Macedon
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Macedon
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Macedon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holgate Brewhouse |
Stadiums & Teams in Macedon
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Macedon
38 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Airport | MEL | Large Airport |
| Melbourne Avalon International Airport | AVV | Large Airport |
| Melbourne Essendon Airport | MEB | Medium Airport |
| Melbourne Moorabbin Airport | MBW | Medium Airport |
| Arkells Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bacchus Marsh Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ballarat Health Service Helipad | — | Small Airport |
| Bendigo Airport | BXG | Small Airport |
| Blue Tongue Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Castlemaine Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ceres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Emu Creek Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fiskville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flying Circus Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gnarwarre Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kyneton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Legate Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lethbridge Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Ling Lake Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lovely Banks Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mangalore Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marshall Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Melton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nagambie Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puckapunyal (Military) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base | — | Small Airport |
| Riddell Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rochford Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Romsey Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rothwell Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Skydive Nagambie Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Smeaton airfield private | — | Small Airport |
| Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sunbury East Airport | — | Small Airport |
| The Boreen Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Valken Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Wahring Field | — | Small Airport |
| Wooloomanata Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Macedon
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Mecedon Newsagency & Licenced Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Macedon
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church of the Resurrection | |
| St Patrick's Catholic Church Macedon |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Macedon
What is the population of Macedon?
Macedon has a population of 1,972 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 707.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Macedon expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,738, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $209,000 (26% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,045 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Macedon?
Macedon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.
How is the job market in Macedon?
The job market in Macedon is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $610. There are 187 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Macedon?
The median home value in Macedon is $209,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,045. The homeownership rate is 91.0%.