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Macedon VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Macedon, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Macedon VIC is 2,073 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Macedon is $939 per week ($48,828 per year). Median rent in Macedon is $371 per week ($1,608 per month). Macedon has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Macedon has a population density of 53.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Macedon is England. The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Macedon is $2,213.

There were 153 recorded offences in Macedon in 2025-25, a rate of 74 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (59 offences).

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Macedon Population

residents (Census 2021)

Macedon Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$939/wk

$48,828 per year

#1720 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$371/wk

$1,608 per month

#2707 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

🏡

Mortgage

$2,213/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Macedon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (1,056) Female 49.1% (1,017)

Population Density

53.2

people per km²

2,073 people · 39.0 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,763

Family income/wk

Macedon Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Macedon Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

49.2% 304 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

50.8% 314 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Macedon Country of Birth

Australia

93.5%

England

4.2%

Germany

0.9%

Egypt

0.6%

Canada

0.4%

Hong Kong

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Macedon Religion

No Religion

57.9%

Catholic

20.4%

Not stated

7.4%

Anglican

7.1%

Uniting Church

3.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.8%

Christian (other)

1.5%

Pentecostal

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Macedon Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

73.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

10.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Macedon Languages Spoken at Home

Other

41.0%

Greek

17.9%

German

15.4%

French

10.3%

Italian

7.7%

Urdu

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Macedon Employment

💼

Employed full-time

37.3% 544 people

⏰

Employed part-time

26.3% 383 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.1% 30 people

🏠

Not in labour force

34.4% 502 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Macedon Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

34.2%

Certificate III/IV

24.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.2%

Postgraduate Degree

14.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.4%

Certificate I/II

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Macedon Occupation

Professionals

40.4%

Managers

19.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.1%

Clerical & Administrative

8.7%

Community & Personal Service

8.4%

Sales Workers

4.5%

Labourers

3.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Macedon Field of Study

Management & Commerce

17.2%

Engineering

15.9%

Education

13.8%

Health

13.2%

Society & Culture

13.0%

Architecture & Building

8.0%

Creative Arts

7.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.6%

Agriculture & Environment

3.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.0%

Information Technology

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Macedon Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Macedon Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

1.2%

$300-$399/wk

1.5%

$400-$499/wk

4.8%

$500-$649/wk

1.9%

$650-$799/wk

3.4%

$800-$999/wk

4.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.9%

$4,000+/wk

27.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Macedon Marital Status

💍

Married

56.6% 918

↔️

Separated

2.4% 39

📋

Divorced

7.6% 123

🕊️

Widowed

4.1% 66

👤

Never married

29.4% 477

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Macedon Ancestry

Australian

31.0%

English

29.7%

Irish

10.7%

Scottish

9.6%

Other

5.3%

German

4.0%

Italian

3.3%

Dutch

2.1%

Maltese

1.5%

Polish

1.1%

Chinese

0.9%

Welsh

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Macedon School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

15.4%

Secondary — Catholic

14.8%

Pre-school

8.9%

Secondary — Government

8.9%

Vocational Education

7.0%

Primary — Catholic

5.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Macedon Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.8% 151

✅

No need for assistance

96.2% 3,808

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Macedon Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

24.4% 374

—

Not a volunteer

75.6% 1,156

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Macedon Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.6%

$300-$449/mo

1.6%

$450-$599/mo

1.2%

$600-$799/mo

3.5%

$800-$999/mo

2.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

18.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

20.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Macedon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.0%

Did not go to work

21.8%

Car (passenger)

4.3%

Walked only

2.3%

Train

2.2%

Truck

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Macedon Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.5%

1 vehicle

20.6%

2 vehicles

47.5%

3 vehicles

16.0%

4+ vehicles

14.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Macedon Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.3%

2 bedrooms

6.6%

3 bedrooms

39.4%

4 bedrooms

39.7%

5 bedrooms

9.3%

6+ bedrooms

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Macedon Population Mobility

9.9%

moved in the last year

31.4%

moved in the last 5 years

2.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Macedon Indigenous Population

0.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

3,912

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Macedon Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

151

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Dementia

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Macedon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.5%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

3.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

6.9%

$800-$999/wk

7.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.0%

$3,500+/wk

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Macedon Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.8%

Couple — no children

26.4%

Couple — no children under 15

18.1%

One parent — children under 15

4.6%

One parent — no children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Macedon Military Service

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 4

🏅

Previously served

3.6% 55

👤

Never served

96.2% 1,480

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Macedon Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.4% 251

—

Did not provide

83.6% 1,283

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Macedon Children Ever Born

No children

26.0%

1 child

10.0%

2 children

37.5%

3 children

18.0%

4 children

7.1%

5+ children

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Macedon When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Macedon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.6%

5–14 hours

31.7%

15–29 hours

20.7%

30+ hours

13.0%

Did not do domestic work

15.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Macedon Household Size

1 person

17.9%

2 persons

35.3%

3 persons

13.2%

4 persons

21.6%

5 persons

9.1%

6+ persons

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Macedon Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,749

Moved from VIC

145

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Macedon Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

93.0%

Step family — no other children

4.2%

Blended family — no other children

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Macedon Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 153 total

Theft

Drug Offences

Assault

Justice Procedures

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Fraud

Weapons

Public Order

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Macedon Schools

schools nearby

government

1132

avg ICSEA score

762

total students

Mount Macedon Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 131 students

1147

ICSEA

Alice Miller School Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 399 students

1139

ICSEA

Macedon Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 232 students

1109

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Macedon Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,353/wk

Median Rent $371/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Macedon

Your weekly income

≈ $10,196/month

Median rent $371/wk

Left after rent $1,982/wk

Rent share 15.8%

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Income: $794/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $81/wk

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Income: $788/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $71/wk

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Income: $844/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $51/wk

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Income: $857/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $21/wk

Macedon vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,038 Income: $751/wk Rent: $305/wk

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Pop: 1,046 Income: $874/wk Rent: $415/wk

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Pop: 1,047 Income: $815/wk Rent: $448/wk

Glenrowan

Pop: 1,049 Income: $749/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Pop: 1,051 Income: $498/wk Rent: $326/wk

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Pop: 1,052 Income: $816/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Macedon

What is the population of Macedon VIC?

The population of Macedon VIC is 2,073 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 53.2 people per km².Macedon is ranked #2,966 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Macedon?

The median personal income in Macedon VIC is $939 per week, or $48,828 per year.The median household income is $2,353 per week.Family income is $2,763 per week.Macedon is ranked #1,720 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Macedon?

Median rent in Macedon VIC is $371 per week ($1,608 per month).Rent represents 15.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Macedon ranks #2,707 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Macedon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Macedon VIC is $2,213. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Macedon?

The median age in Macedon VIC is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Macedon a good suburb to live in?

Macedon is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,073.The median income is $939/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21562. All dollar figures in AUD.