Mount Macedon, Australia
Victoria · Australia
Mount Macedon is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,450. Elevation: 1,969 ft (600 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Mount Macedon
Mount Macedon is a town 64 kilometres (40 mi) north-west of Melbourne in the Australian state of Victoria. The town is located below the mountain of the same name, which rises to 1,001 metres (3,284 ft) AHD. At the 2016 census, Mount Macedon had a population of 1,335 and is best known for its collection of 19th-century gardens and associated extravagant large homes.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,450 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,969 ft (600 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.4005°, 144.5841° |
| 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) |
About Mount Macedon
Mount Macedon is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,450. The city sits at an elevation of 1,969 feet (600 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below Australia avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,969 ft (600 m) |
| Area | 707.7 sq mi (1,832.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4005°S, 144.5841°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (188 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Newer Volcanics Province | Shield(s) | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | -2900 | 188 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 |
Mount 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 Mount Macedon
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braemar College Mount Macedon | - | - | - | - |
| Hesket Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mount Macedon Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Mount Macedon
22 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 | |
| Radio PVS | jazz, rock | 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 | |
| Golden Days Radio | gold, golden oldies | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Smooth Sailing Radio | rnb, soul | AAC+ 192 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 |
Museums in Mount Macedon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyneton Museum | ||||
| Old Gisborne Court House |
Libraries in Mount 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 Mount Macedon
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyneton Farmers' Market | |||||
| Sunbury's Quality Fruit & Vegetable |
Cafes in Mount Macedon
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Mount Macedon
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Mount Macedon
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Mount Macedon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holgate Brewhouse |
Stadiums & Teams in Mount Macedon
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Mount 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 |
| 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 |
| Yeaburn Airport | - | Small Airport |
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Waterfalls Near Mount Macedon
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Mount Macedon.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Turitable Falls |
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What is the population of Mount Macedon?
Mount Macedon has a population of 1,450 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 707.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mount Macedon?
Mount 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. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.
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