Eaglehawk vs Macedon Ranges

Eaglehawk and Macedon Ranges are Victorian areas with very different layouts. Eaglehawk is much more walkable, with 85.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport compared to 49.4% in Macedon Ranges. This convenience extends to other needs, as Eaglehawk has far more homes within a 15-minute walk of schools (75%) and parks (95.2%). In contrast, Macedon Ranges is mostly car-dependent. There are also significant gaps for First Nations residents; in Macedon Ranges, Year 12 completion is far higher at 51.8%, while the typical household income is $2,250, compared to $1,260 in Eaglehawk.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 in terms of their population of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is almost identical at around 480 people each. They also share a similar terrain, with both areas having a mean slope of about 5%. While Eaglehawk remains more walkable, both areas see parks as one of the most common amenities reachable on foot.