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Cherokee

VIC 3434 • Victoria

68
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
10.76 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAffordable
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About Cherokee

Cherokee is a small rural locality in the Macedon Ranges Shire of Victoria, situated approximately 73 kilometres north of Melbourne near the town of Kyneton. Covering 10.7 square kilometres at the foot of the Macedon Ranges, the locality has a population of around 68 residents and is one of the most sparsely settled communities in the shire. The settlement was established through land subdivision around 1880–1881, though European occupation of the area predates the formal survey, giving Cherokee a quiet historic character typical of the goldfields-era Macedon Ranges hinterland.

Cherokee attracts buyers seeking affordable acreage in the scenic Macedon Ranges, with properties typically featuring bushland settings, tank water and generous land parcels. The nearest town with shops, services and a train station is Kyneton, about 15 kilometres away, making a private vehicle essential for daily life. The area is known for its hiking and outdoor lifestyle, with the Macedon Ranges providing walking trails and natural bush settings. Melbourne's CBD is accessible within approximately 90 minutes by car, or via train from Kyneton on the V/Line Bendigo line.

Cherokee falls under postcode 3434 and is governed by the Macedon Ranges Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of McEwen, while state elections fall under the Macedon (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3434
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Macedon Ranges
Federal Electorate
McEwen
State Electorate
Macedon (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.35°, 144.75°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
10.76 km²
Population Density
6 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3434

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3434, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$52,375
Median 2023–24
$63,132
▲ 20.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$78,897

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3434; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Kyneton Station
15 km
N/A (drive required)

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
73 km
By Train
~1 hr 15 min from Kyneton Station on V/Line Bendigo Line
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 20 min – 1 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 10 min

🛣️ Car essential to reach Kyneton Station; no local bus service

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality; car required for all errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

  • 📚
    Candlebark School
    83 Kerrie Rd
    IndependentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational
  • 🏫
    Romsey Primary School
    27 28 29 30 31 SunSmart Contact us Station Street
    GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
68
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Macedon Ranges Local Government Area, which contains Cherokee. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
133.8 / 100k
2yr Down 30.6% 10yr Down 47.1%
Motor vehicle theft
166.8 / 100k
2yr Up 110.1% 10yr Up 173.0%
Non-FV assault
122.8 / 100k
2yr Up 10.1% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
285.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 10.1%
View all offence subgroups for Macedon Ranges →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cherokee Victoria? +

Cherokee is a rural locality in the Macedon Ranges Shire, about 73 kilometres north of Melbourne and approximately 15 kilometres from the town of Kyneton.

What is Cherokee VIC known for? +

Cherokee is known for its quiet bushland setting, acreage lifestyle properties and historic origins dating to land subdivision in 1880–1881 during Victoria's goldfields era.

How do I get from Cherokee to Melbourne? +

The most practical option is to drive to Kyneton Station (about 15 km) and take the V/Line Bendigo train to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Driving the full distance takes around 1 hour 10 minutes off-peak.

What LGA is Cherokee in? +

Cherokee is in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria.

Are there schools in Cherokee? +

There are no schools in Cherokee. The nearest schools are in Kyneton, about 15 km away, which has both government primary and secondary schools.

Is Cherokee a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Cherokee is part of the Macedon Ranges LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Cherokee? +

Cherokee had a population of 68 at the 2021 Census.