Macleod
VIC 3085 • Greater Melbourne
About Macleod
Macleod is a leafy, family-oriented suburb in Melbourne's northeast, located 13 kilometres from the CBD in the City of Banyule. With nearly 10,000 residents, this established residential area offers a peaceful suburban lifestyle with excellent transport connections via the Hurstbridge line. The tree-lined streets and generous block sizes create a tranquil atmosphere prized by families and long-term residents alike.
Life in Macleod centres on community—the Aberdeen Road shopping strip provides local essentials, while excellent schools and childcare facilities serve growing families. The suburb's green spaces, including Simpson Barracks reserve, offer bushland walks and recreation. Macleod attracts families seeking a quieter alternative to inner suburbs, with the train station providing easy city access while maintaining genuine neighbourhood character and below-average crime rates.
Macleod falls under postcode 3085 and is governed by Banyule Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ivanhoe (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 561 — Macleod to Heidelberg and surrounds 10 min to Heidelberg
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Excellent direct train services on Hurstbridge line
Local shops accessible on foot, train station walkable from most areas
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Waiora Road (Cnr Kingsbury Drv)
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May Street
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Yallambie Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 279
- 2. England 273
- 3. India 251
- 4. Italy 147
- 5. New Zealand 114
- 6. Sri Lanka 114
- 7. Malaysia 100
- 8. South Africa 67
- 9. North Macedonia 61
- 10. Iran 60
- 11. Germany 53
- 12. Hong Kong 48
- 13. Vietnam 48
- 14. Greece 47
- 15. Croatia 45
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)