Macleod
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Macleod is a peaceful, leafy suburb in northern Melbourne, hosting just under 10,000 residents. With its friendly community, convenient train access, parks, and family-friendly amenities, Macleod offers a relaxed retreat close to the city but with plenty of local charm. The suburb is popular among families, professionals, and nature lovers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
9,892
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.73°, 145.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,725
Local Cost
$2,050
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
13.6°C
Summer Avg
19.4°C
Winter Avg
7.8°C
Record High
44.3°C
Record Low
-2.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
662 mm
Internet Speed
127 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
48
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
1
Parks
38
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
545.0
Airport
MEB
Distance
14 km
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 75/100.