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Macclesfield

VIC 3782 • Victoria

878
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
28.89 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralLeafyQuietFamily-FriendlyBushland

About Macclesfield

Macclesfield is a small rural town in the Yarra Ranges Shire of Victoria, located approximately 47 kilometres east of Melbourne's CBD within the rolling foothills of the Dandenong Ranges. Named after the town of Macclesfield in England, it covers around 29 square kilometres at an elevation of 154 metres and recorded a population of 878 at the 2021 Census. The town has a relaxed, semi-rural character typical of the outer Yarra Ranges, with a mix of rural residential properties and bushland surroundings.

Community life in Macclesfield centres on its key local facilities, including the Macclesfield Primary School, Macclesfield Rural Fire Brigade, community hall, and local church. The nearby towns of Belgrave (about 20 kilometres west) and Emerald provide additional shopping, services, and the famous Puffing Billy Railway. The area is popular with families and nature lovers who value its peaceful bushland setting, rural atmosphere, and reasonable proximity to Melbourne via the Belgrave rail line.

Macclesfield falls under postcode 3782 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monbulk (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3782
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Casey
State Electorate
Monbulk (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.94°, 145.43°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
28.89 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Belgrave
20 km
N/A – drive required

Bus Services

  • Limited local services — Belgrave, Emerald 25-40 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
47 km
By Train
Drive to Belgrave (20km), then approx. 75 min to Flinders Street via Belgrave Line
By Car (Peak)
55 min – 1 hr 20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
45 min – 1 hr

🛣️ Belgrave station (Belgrave Line) is the nearest rail access point; Monash Freeway accessible via Belgrave or Emerald roads

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Macclesfield is a rural town where a car is essential; there are no local shops and all services require driving to Belgrave or Emerald

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
878
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Macclesfield known for? +

Macclesfield is known for its quiet rural character in the Yarra Ranges foothills, offering a peaceful lifestyle close to the Dandenong Ranges bushland. It is a small community town with a primary school, rural fire brigade, and community hall, popular with families seeking a semi-rural escape from Melbourne.

How far is Macclesfield from Melbourne CBD? +

Macclesfield is approximately 47 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, equating to around 45 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes by car depending on traffic. The closest rail access is Belgrave station, about 20 kilometres away.

Does Macclesfield have public transport? +

Macclesfield has limited public transport options. The nearest train station is Belgrave (about 20km), the eastern terminus of the Belgrave Line into Melbourne. Local bus services are limited, so a car is the most practical way to get around and commute.

What is the population of Macclesfield? +

According to the 2021 Census, Macclesfield has a population of 878 residents, making it a small rural town within the Shire of Yarra Ranges in Victoria.

Is Macclesfield a good place to live? +

Macclesfield is well-suited to those seeking a quiet, semi-rural lifestyle in the Yarra Ranges foothills within reasonable driving distance of Melbourne. Its community spirit, primary school, and bushland surroundings make it appealing to families and nature lovers, though residents rely heavily on a car for all daily needs.

What is the postcode for Macclesfield? +

The postcode for Macclesfield, Victoria, is 3782, shared with nearby localities in the outer Yarra Ranges region.