# Macedon (Northern Victoria)

State Electorate · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Rest of Vic.

Area: 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.

## Demographics & Identity

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 65,038 | — |
| Median age | 45 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.9% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 20.6% | — |
| Children under 15 | 18.5% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 13.5% | — |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 29.9%, Young adults (25–44) 21.0%, Seniors (65+) 20.6%, Children (0–14) 18.5%, Youth (15–24) 9.9%

**Marital status** — Married 51.4%, Never married 31.6%, Divorced 9.4%, Widowed 4.7%, Separated 3.0%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 13.6% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 80.6%, England 4.4%, New Zealand 1.4%, Italy 0.4%, India 0.3%, South Africa 0.3%, Philippines 0.2%, China 0.2%, Vietnam 0.1%, Nepal 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 42.0%, Australian 38.8%, Irish 15.5%, Scottish 13.3%, German 4.8%, Italian 4.7%, Dutch 2.1%, Greek 1.0%, Chinese 0.9%, Indian 0.5%, Filipino 0.4%, Vietnamese 0.1%

## Language

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 4.8% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.4% | -15.5% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 89.7%, Italian 0.5%, Mandarin 0.3%, Greek 0.3%, Punjabi 0.1%, Arabic 0.1%, Vietnamese 0.1%, Tagalog 0.1%, Cantonese 0.1%, Hindi 0.1%

## Religion

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 50.5% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 50.5%, Christianity 40.3%, Not stated 7.5%, Buddhism 0.7%, Other religions 0.4%, Islam 0.3%, Hinduism 0.3%, Judaism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 58.4% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 26.9% | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 3.32 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 40 | — |
| School enrolments | 10,091 | — |
| Average school size | 252 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,060 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 58.4%, Year 10 13.5%, Year 11 13.1%, Year 9 or below 8.2%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 26.5%, Bachelor degree 25.6%, Advanced diploma / diploma 16.4%, Postgraduate degree 9.0%, Graduate diploma / certificate 6.0%, Certificate I / II 1.4%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 14.8%, Engineering & related 13.9%, Society & culture 12.6%, Education 10.6%, Health 10.2%, Architecture & building 6.7%, Creative arts 5.0%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.2%, Agriculture & environment 3.3%, Natural & physical sciences 3.1%, Information technology 1.7%

## Income

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $822 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,883 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,283 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 15.0% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 26.2% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 28.7%, $650–$1,499 23.8%, $4,000 or more 14.6%, Under $650 14.3%, $3,000–$3,999 11.6%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 38.5%, $650–$1,499 28.6%, $1,500–$2,999 19.2%, $3,000 or more 6.4%

## Health & Disability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 30.3% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 9.3% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.2% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 9.3%, Mental health 9.3%, Asthma 8.8%, Other condition 8.7%, Heart disease 4.3%, Diabetes 4.1%, Cancer 3.5%, Lung condition 2.1%, Stroke 0.9%, Dementia 0.8%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 61.6%, One condition 20.8%, Two conditions 6.6%, Three or more 2.9%

## Community Participation

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 19.7% | — |
| People providing unpaid care | 14.4% | — |
| People caring for children unpaid | 28.6% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.1% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 27.4% | — |

## Family & Households

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.6 | — |
| One-parent families | 10.5% | — |
| People living alone | 22.6% | — |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 59.2%, Couples without children 29.7%, One-parent families 10.5%, Other families 0.6%

**Household size** — 2 people 36.8%, 1 person 22.6%, 4 people 16.6%, 3 people 14.5%, 5 people 6.9%, 6 or more 2.5%

## Housing & Dwellings

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $371 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,950 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | — |
| Households renting | 13.3% | — |
| Homes owned outright | 40.8% | — |
| Separate (detached) houses | 94.1% | — |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 83.7% | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 43.0%, Owned outright 40.8%, Rented 13.3%, Other tenure 1.6%, Not stated 1.3%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 94.1%, Townhouse / semi-detached 4.9%, Other dwelling 0.6%, Flat or apartment 0.3%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 42.2%, 4 bedrooms 33.6%, 2 bedrooms 12.4%, 5 or more 7.9%, 1 bedroom 2.6%, Studio / none 0.2%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 45.6%, $200–$349 26.9%, Under $200 12.3%, $550–$749 8.2%, $750 or more 1.8%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 34.2%, $1,000–$1,799 27.7%, $3,000 or more 17.2%, Under $1,000 15.2%

## Transport & Vehicles

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 2.2% | — |
| People working from home | 27.2% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.9% | — |
| Public transport stops | 194 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 2.98 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 260.4 | — |
| Public transport routes | 26 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 50.9%, Worked at home 27.2%, Car (passenger) 3.4%, Walked 2.4%, Train 0.8%, Bicycle 0.2%, Bus 0.1%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 41.9%, 1 vehicle 26.2%, 3 vehicles 17.5%, 4 or more 12.2%, No vehicle 2.2%

## Migration & Movement

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 33.8% | — |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 5.7% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Unemployment is very low at 3.3%, which is a little below the national rate. Most residents work in construction, health, or education.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 61.6% | — |
| Employed full-time | 55.8% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 12.3%, Health care & social assistance 12.0%, Education & training 9.7%, Professional & technical 7.9%, Public administration & safety 7.8%, Retail trade 7.3%, Manufacturing 6.5%, Transport & warehousing 5.6%, Accommodation & food 5.6%, Other services 3.7%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 3.3%, Finance & insurance 3.0%, Administrative & support 3.0%, Arts & recreation 2.1%, Wholesale trade 2.1%, Media & telecommunications 1.4%, Rental & real estate 1.3%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Mining 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 23.5%, Managers 16.7%, Technicians & trades 15.4%, Clerical & administrative 11.8%, Community & personal service 11.1%, Labourers 8.3%, Sales workers 6.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.5%

## Walkability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 3.1 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 3.1 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 35.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 33.3% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 43.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 43.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 59.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 25.3% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 13.0 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 3 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 5.9% | — |

## Schools serving Macedon (Northern Victoria)

40 schools, 10,091 students, average ICSEA 1,060.

By sector: Government 29, Catholic 7, Independent 4

By type: Primary 33, Secondary 4, Combined 3

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sacred Heart College | Catholic | Secondary | 4.8 km | 888 |
| Our Lady of the Rosary | Catholic | Primary | 4.9 km | 286 |
| Kyneton High School | Government | Secondary | 5.0 km | 627 |
| Kyneton Primary School | Government | Primary | 5.1 km | 307 |
| Tylden Primary School | Government | Primary | 8.1 km | 125 |
| Woodend Primary School | Government | Primary | 8.1 km | 378 |
| St Ambrose's School | Catholic | Primary | 8.4 km | 225 |
| Newham Primary School | Government | Primary | 9.7 km | 50 |
| Braemar College | Independent | Combined | 11.3 km | 1,094 |
| Langley Primary School | Government | Primary | 13.2 km | 2 |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sed/SED24504/macedon