Macedon Ranges

City in Victoria, Australia

Overview

The Macedon Ranges region in Victoria is celebrated for its blend of scenic landscapes, historic towns, and culinary experiences. Visitors will find charming villages, lush forests, wineries, and iconic sites such as Hanging Rock, all less than an hour's drive from Melbourne.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.33°, 144.62°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,637
Local Cost
$1,830
Local Income
$3,600
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
13.1°C
Summer Avg
18.9°C
Winter Avg
7.3°C
Record High
43.9°C
Record Low
-2.3°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
572 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
MEL
Distance
42 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.