Macedon, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Macedon, in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area.
| Locality | Macedon |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Macedon Ranges Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.42428 |
| Longitude | 144.5641 |
| Population | 1,972 |
| Density | 50.4 /km² |
| Area | 39.1 km² |
| Elevation | 508 m |
| Postcode | 3440 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 56 km northwest |
Macedon is a locality in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,972. The locality covers an area of 39.1 km², giving a population density of about 50.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 508 m above sea level. It lies approximately 56 km northwest of Melbourne. Macedon is located at 37.4243°S, 144.5641°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3440. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Macedon unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle, rolling slopes of the Great Dividing Range, where ancient eucalypts stand sentinel over fertile valleys. It lies 19.5 km north-west of Sunbury, VIC (from Sunbury, VIC: bearing 317°T), and is situated 9.1 km north of Gisborne. The air here carries a crispness, a cool breath drawn from the surrounding forests, and in the late afternoon, the sunlight seems to linger, painting the western sky in hues of apricot and rose before surrendering to the encroaching twilight. Winding roads, often canopied by the glossy leaves of native trees, lead through paddocks where sheep graze contentedly, their white fleeces stark against the verdant green, and glimpses of distant, mist-shrouded hills offer a constant, quiet invitation to explore further.
The heritage of Macedon is deeply entwined with its agricultural beginnings, a legacy evident in the sturdy farmhouses and the enduring practices of grazing and cultivation that continue to define its local economy. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, and while the pace of life remains unhurried, a modern dynamism is also present, reflected in boutique wineries that dot the hillsides, drawing travellers seeking the nuanced flavours of the region. The very character of Macedon seems to absorb the quiet perseverance of its past, a resilience that allows it to blossom anew with each season, offering a sanctuary where the natural world and human endeavour exist in a harmonious, understated dialogue.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Macedon, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Macedon, in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Macedon includes the postcode (3440), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Macedon Ranges Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Macedon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |