Question 1

Is Mount Macedon a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Mount Macedon is a forested village in the Macedon Ranges centred on the summit and the Memorial Cross, set among tall eucalypts and ornamental cool-climate gardens. Outdoor life is shaped by the regional park's walking tracks, lookouts and picnic areas and by strong seasonal displays of autumn colour and spring bulbs. The village has a handful of cafes and shops, while nearby towns and the regional rail provide broader services and connections.

Home to about 1,450 people with a median age of 48 and a typical household income of $2,647 a week (roughly $137,600 a year), Mount Macedon draws gardeners, creatives and people after a tree change. Households are dominated by couple families and housing is overwhelmingly owner-occupied (92.7%). Recent local works include a new inclusive playground at the primary school, landscaping at the community house, restoration and interpretive work at the Memorial Cross and a new Clarke Street footbridge, and the draft open space strategy identifies a Tony Clarke Reserve master plan. Whether that suits you depends on the sort of village setting and amenities you want.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Mount Macedon?

Accepted Answer

Renting a house in Mount Macedon runs to about $1,050 a week, which is roughly 39.7% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census. On these figures that is a sizeable share of income, so if you're renting rather than buying that rent share is the figure that matters when judging how expensive the suburb feels.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Mount Macedon a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Mount Macedon rose 11.3% over the past 12 months, a strong increase in what a house here is worth. For someone weighing Mount Macedon up as an investment, that figure is the one that points to capital growth over the year; whether that matters to you will depend on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	11.3%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	2	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	76	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$1050	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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