At a glance
Population
50,971
Nearby regional city
Surrounding Towns
- Macedon
- Clarkefield
- Kyneton
- Lancefield
- Woodend
Average Temperature
Summer: 21.7°c - 26.7°c
Winter: 3.5°c - 14.2°c
A better quality of life
From Clarkefield to Kyneton, Lancefield to Woodend, it’s easy to see why Macedon Ranges Shire consistently ranks highly in quality of life surveys.
Only an hour from Melbourne, Macedon Ranges Shire feels a world away. Take the heritage buildings, the ever-present glimpses of Mount Macedon, the boutique cellar doors, fresh produce, unique shopping, exquisite gardens, specialist art galleries, the gourmet restaurants and cafes.
And add the thriving business community, from professional services and tourism to agriculture and equine, along with world-class education facilities. The most difficult aspect of the experience is figuring out which of the shire’s many beautiful towns you should settle in.
Without doubt, Macedon Ranges Shire has everything you need to build the life you always dreamed of.