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Macedon Ranges LGA · VIC
Signal · Strong fit
For an investor,
A read of Mount Macedon's fundamentals as they stand — not a price forecast. The scorecard below rates each factor so you can weigh the ones that matter to you.
The draw is strong yield (5.0% gross); the watch-out is weak growth (-14% / ~5 yrs).
An income play more than a growth play — buy for cash-flow, not capital gains.
Suburb highlights
Mount Macedon ranks 6th of 6 among its Macedon Ranges peers on the Suburb Score for a balanced buyer.
| Suburb | Median | 5-yr growth | Yield | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerrie | — | — | 5.2% | Very safe |
| Cobaw | — | — | 3.0% | Very safe |
| Fern Hill | — | — | 3.0% | Very safe |
| Mount MacedonThis suburb | $1.4m | −14% | 5.0% | Very safe |
Every suburb gets the same data-backed verdict. Compare Mount Macedon against its neighbours.
What could go wrong
Prices eased 6.4% over the year — strong +111% over the longer run. (based on 10 recent sales — indicative only)
By bedroom 3-bed $1.32m
Tight rental market — landlords have the upper hand.
Forecast population growth points to rising housing demand.
Population growth is the clearest leading indicator of housing demand. Mount Macedon grew +4% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected +9% more by 2036.
A comparative guide, not a household-level stress rate.
The report goes the next mile — your numbers run on the Mount Macedon median, tuned to your goal, in one document to take to inspections.
Solid fundamentals for a balanced focus — 52/100.
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Our verdict
A mixed pick for a balanced focusEvery figure on Mount Macedon's page comes from free, public government data — no scraped listings. Some datasets carry a reporting lag (e.g. Census is 2021, ABS releases settle a quarter behind), so read them as a considered starting point, not live quotes.
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Indicative only; not financial or safety advice.