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Mount Macedon, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Mount Macedon is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,305. Elevation: 1,969 ft (600 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,305 Population 2/sq mi density
1,969 ft Elevation 600 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$36,335 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$36,335 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$186,000 home value, $930/mo rent

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About Mount Macedon

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

Population1,305
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$36,335
Per Capita$36,335
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

B+
Home Value$186,000
Rent$930
Ownership92.7%
Housing Units522

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation1,969 ft (600 m)
Population1,305
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,969 ft (600 m)
Coordinates-37.4005°, 144.5841°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$36,335
Median Age48.0 years

About Mount Macedon

Mount Macedon is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,305. 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.

Mount Macedon has a population of 1,305 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 707.7 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,305
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above Australia avg
707.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mount Macedon vs Australia Average

The median household income in Mount Macedon is $36,335, which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,335. The average weekly wage is $699, 51% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 124 business establishments.

Income: Mount Macedon vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$36,335
52% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$36,335
Avg Weekly Wage$699

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)124

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Macedon is $186,000, 34% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $930 (20% below the national average of $1,163). 92.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 522 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$186,000
34% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$930
20% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership92.7%
Owner-Occupied92.7%
Renter-Occupied7.3%
Housing Units522

Property Tax

Mount Macedon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,969 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below Australia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,969 ft (600 m)
Area707.7 sq mi (1,832.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-37.4005°N, 144.5841°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 126 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 28 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 116 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 88 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 121 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 93 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 118 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 60 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 86 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 80 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 114 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 81 km
Aug 21, 2007 20 km NE of Neerim South, Australia M3.0 145 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 75 km
May 26, 2010 8 km E of Rochester, Australia M3.0 117 km
Mar 10, 2015 3 km NNE of Pakenham, Australia M2.8 107 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 79 km
Jan 5, 2001 32 km NE of Warburton, Australia M2.8 124 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 26 km
Apr 12, 2004 26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia M2.8 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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Schools in Mount Macedon

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Braemar College Mount Macedon
Hesket Primary School
Mount Macedon Primary School
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kyneton Museum
Old Gisborne Court House

Libraries in Mount Macedon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gisborne Library0.0
Kyneton Library0.0
Romsey Library0.0
Sunbury Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mount Macedon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kyneton Farmers' Market
Sunbury's Quality Fruit & Vegetable

Cafes in Mount Macedon

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kaffee Plot
Top of the Range Tea Rooms
Trading Post

Monuments in Mount Macedon

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Historic survey cairn

Golf Courses in Mount Macedon

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mount Macedon Golf Club

Breweries in Mount Macedon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Holgate Brewhouse

Stadiums & Teams in Mount Macedon

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mount Macedon

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Arkells AirfieldSmall Airport
Bacchus Marsh AirportSmall Airport
Ballarat Health Service HelipadSmall Airport
Bendigo AirportBXGSmall Airport
Blue Tongue AirfieldSmall Airport
Castlemaine AirportSmall Airport
Ceres AirportSmall Airport
Emu Creek AirfieldSmall Airport
Fiskville AirportSmall Airport
Flying Circus AirfieldSmall Airport
Kyneton AirportSmall Airport
Legate AirfieldSmall Airport
Lethbridge AirparkSmall Airport
Ling Lake AirfieldSmall Airport
Lovely Banks AirportSmall Airport
Mangalore AirportSmall Airport
Marshall AirfieldSmall Airport
Melton AirportSmall Airport
Nagambie AirportSmall Airport
Puckapunyal (Military) AirportSmall Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook BaseSmall Airport
Riddell AirportSmall Airport
Rochford AirstripSmall Airport
Romsey AirportSmall Airport
Rothwell AirfieldSmall Airport
Skydive Nagambie AirportSmall Airport
Smeaton airfield privateSmall Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunbury East AirportSmall Airport
The Boreen AirstripSmall Airport
Valken Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Wahring FieldSmall Airport
Wooloomanata AirfieldSmall Airport
Yeaburn AirportSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Macedon

What is the population of Mount Macedon?

Mount Macedon has a population of 1,305 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 707.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mount Macedon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $36,335, 52% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $186,000 (34% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

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. 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 Mount Macedon?

The job market in Mount Macedon is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $699. There are 124 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mount Macedon?

The median home value in Mount Macedon is $186,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $930. The homeownership rate is 92.7%.

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