Indigenous Location · Area profile

Macedon Ranges

1,760 km²

Daily life in Macedon Ranges relies heavily on cars, as few residents live within walking distance of shops or services. This expansive region is a mix of rural landscapes and small towns where the typical lifestyle is more spread out than in the state average. It is a place where people generally value space over convenience, resulting in a community that feels removed from the bustle of urban Victoria.

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First Nations

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First Nations people here often fare better than in other similar areas, with a Year 12 completion rate of 51.8% and an unemployment rate of 6.6%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%. Typical personal incomes for this group are also much higher than in most other areas.

481 First Nations people

25 yrs Median age Here 25 yrs Vic 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

51.8% Year 12 Here 51.8% Vic 42.4% Aus 37.0%

6.6% Unemployment Here 6.6% Vic 9.6% Aus 12.3%

$793 Median income Here $793 Vic $619 Aus $540

$2,250 Household income Here $2,250 Vic $1,565 Aus $1,507

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The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.3 that is far below the Victorian average. Access to essentials is limited, as only 35.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 26.1% are near health services.

3.3 Walk score

3.3 Types ≤15 min