State Electorate · Area profile
Macedon (Northern Victoria)
3,472 km²
A noticeably older population sets Macedon apart from the rest of the state, where the typical resident is 45. This is a growing community of over 65,000 people with a strong preference for detached housing and a high rate of home ownership. The area is wealthier than the national average, with a significant increase in high-income households since 2016. It is a predominantly English-speaking own-homeowner community where many people work from home.
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The community is older than most, with the typical resident aged 45 and seniors making up 20.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The total population grew by 13% since 2016 to reach 65,038 people.
The area is far less diverse than the state average, with only 13.6% of people born overseas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language, spoken by 89.7% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.
More than half of residents (50.5%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average that has risen by 12 points since 2016.
The area is well-qualified, with 26.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. There are significantly more schools per 1,000 children here than in most similar areas.
Macedon is a high-earning area where typical weekly household income is $1,883. The share of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose 11 points since 2016 to reach 26.2%.
While 30.3% of residents have a long-term health condition—slightly above the state average—only 5.2% of people need help with daily activities.
Local residents are very active, with a volunteering rate of 19.7% which is well above the national average. Many people also provide unpaid care or perform significant amounts of housework.
Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families make up only 10.5% of the community, which is well below the national figure.
The area is dominated by large, separate houses, with 94.1% of homes being detached. Home ownership is strong, and 40.8% of residents own their homes outright.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.9% of people commuting by public transport. However, 27.2% of the workforce now works from home, a rise of 19 points since 2016.
The population is relatively stable, as far fewer people moved here in the last five years compared to the state average. Recent overseas arrivals are also among the lowest for similar areas.
Unemployment is very low at 3.3%, which is a little below the national rate. Most residents work in construction, health, or education.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are more than 15 minutes away from groceries, health services, and public transport.