Macedon

The community is older than the national figure, with 20.9% of people aged 65 and over. Families are common here, as children under 15 make up 20.6% of the population, which is a little above the national average.

The area has a very strong English and Australian heritage and is far less diverse than the state. Only 14.9% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has fallen slightly since 2011.

English is the dominant language, with 90.3% of people using it exclusively at home. This is far below the national figure for language diversity, and very few people speak little or no English.

A majority of residents report having no religion, at 55.5%. This is far above the national average and represents a significant increase of 22 percentage points since 2011.

Macedon is highly qualified, with 37.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and 69.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is also well above the state average.

Weekly household incomes are much higher than most areas, with a typical family earning $2,860. This wealth is striking; 38.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that rose 25 points since 2011.

Residents are generally healthy, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions than most areas. Only 3.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little below the national average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 23.5% of people pitching in—far above the national average. There is also a high rate of unpaid care, with 32.1% of people caring for children.

The First Nations community is small, with only 19 people. The typical personal income for these residents is $350, which is well below the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger and hold more people than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are very rare here, making up only 7.6% of households.

The landscape is dominated by detached houses, which make up 97.7% of homes. Many are large, with nearly 90% having three or more bedrooms, and 43.6% are owned outright.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with only 1.1% of people commuting by public transport. However, 35.1% of the workforce works from home, a figure far above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, as only 30.5% of people moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also among the lowest for similar areas at 3.6%.

Unemployment is very low at 2.5%, though full-time employment is a little below the national figure. Professionals and managers make up the largest share of the workforce.

Macedon is among the most advantaged areas in the region, scoring 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is reflected in its high levels of education and access to resources.

The climate is cooler than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 17.1 degrees. It also receives far more rainfall than the Victorian average.

Getting around without a car is difficult, with a walkability score of 2.2. Most residents live far from public transport and grocery stores, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.