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Macedon
39 km²
High weekly incomes and large family homes define the character of Macedon. This is a well-off community where a typical family earns $2,763 a week, far above the national figure. It is a place of professional adults and many children, which helps explain why homes are typically larger and more crowded than in most areas. Situated in the Macedon Ranges, it is a primarily residential area where most people enjoy a high level of education and home ownership.
Macedon's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The population is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 44. However, it also has a much higher proportion of children under 15 (21.7%) than most other areas.
Most residents were born in Australia (81.5%), which is far below the national and state figures. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common heritages here.
English is the primary language for 91.3% of the community. Only 3.9% of people use another language at home, a figure far below that of Victoria and Australia.
A large majority of residents (56.1%) report having no religion, which is far above the national and state figures.
Macedon is highly qualified, with 35.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and 68.4% of residents completed Year 12.
Household incomes are among the highest in the region; 37.9% of homes earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the state and national figures.
Residents generally report good health, with fewer people needing help with daily activities (3.5%) or living with long-term health conditions compared to most areas.
Local participation is strong, with 23.1% of people volunteering—well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, as 33.3% of people care for children.
The First Nations population is small, but their typical personal income is a little above the state average and well above the national figure.
Families are larger than usual here, with 2.8 people per home. Most households are couples with children (64.5%), and very few people live alone.
Housing is dominated by separate houses (96.3%), and 88.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here at only 8.8%, while 43.6% of homes are owned outright.
The area is very car-dependent, though 33.4% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national average. Only 1.4% of people commute using public transport.
The community is relatively stable, with 29.7% of people moving in the last five years—a rate far below the national figure of 40.7%.
A high number of residents are working or looking for work (64.4%), and the unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is lower than most areas.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.2. Many residents live far from essential services, with only 27.7% within a 15-minute walk of a park.