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McKenzie Hill

VIC 3451 • Victoria

775
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
3.56 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About McKenzie Hill

McKenzie Hill is a residential suburb of Castlemaine in the Shire of Mount Alexander, Victoria, located approximately 120 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. With a population of 775 residents across 3.6 square kilometres, it forms part of the greater Castlemaine urban area, sitting just outside the historic town centre. The suburb's median household income is around the national average, and it attracts a mix of families, tradespeople, and lifestyle seekers drawn by the region's character and relative affordability.

As a suburb of Castlemaine, McKenzie Hill residents have easy access to the town's well-regarded arts scene, independent shops, cafés, and the popular Castlemaine Farmers' Market. The area is within commuting distance of Bendigo, and Castlemaine railway station provides V/Line train services to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station. The surrounding Mount Alexander Shire is known for its goldfields heritage, bushwalking tracks, and creative community, making McKenzie Hill an appealing base for those seeking a regional lifestyle with good connectivity.

McKenzie Hill falls under postcode 3451 and is governed by the Mount Alexander Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Bendigo, while state elections fall under the Macedon (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3451
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mount Alexander
Federal Electorate
Bendigo
State Electorate
Macedon (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.13°, 144.21°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
3.56 km²
Population Density
218 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in McKenzie Hill for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$860K
5 sales · ▲ 2.4% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3451

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3451, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$42,632
Median 2023–24
$51,501
▲ 20.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$64,269

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3451; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Castlemaine
1.5 km
18 min

Bus Services

  • V/Line coach and local Castlemaine services — Bendigo / Melbourne 30 min to Bendigo; 1 hr 45 min to Melbourne by train

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
120 km
By Train
~1 hr 45 min to Southern Cross via Bendigo Line from Castlemaine station
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 30 min – 2 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 15 min – 1 hr 30 min

🛣️ Castlemaine station is accessible within the suburb; Calder Freeway is main road route to Melbourne

Walkability Car-Dependent

Castlemaine town centre is a short walk or drive away, but most errands and services require car access from the suburban fringe

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
775
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
304.2 / 100k
2yr Up 56.5% 10yr Down 14.6%
Motor vehicle theft
118.8 / 100k
2yr Up 22.2% 10yr Stable
Non-FV assault
232.9 / 100k
2yr Up 65.2% 10yr Up 20.2%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
313.7 / 100k
2yr Up 43.4% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Mount Alexander →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is McKenzie Hill known for? +

McKenzie Hill is a residential suburb of Castlemaine, a town celebrated for its goldfields heritage, thriving arts scene, and strong creative community in central Victoria.

How far is McKenzie Hill from Melbourne? +

McKenzie Hill is approximately 120 kilometres north-west of Melbourne CBD, about a 1.5 to 2-hour drive via the Calder Freeway, or roughly 1 hour 45 minutes by V/Line train from Castlemaine station.

Does McKenzie Hill have public transport? +

McKenzie Hill is well-served by proximity to Castlemaine railway station (approximately 1.5 km away), with regular V/Line trains running on the Bendigo Line to Melbourne Southern Cross and Bendigo.

What is the population of McKenzie Hill? +

According to the 2021 Census, McKenzie Hill has a population of 775 residents, forming part of the broader Castlemaine urban area in the Shire of Mount Alexander.

Is McKenzie Hill a good place to live? +

McKenzie Hill suits those seeking an affordable regional lifestyle with character, offering the cultural and culinary benefits of Castlemaine while maintaining reasonable train access to Melbourne.

What is the postcode for McKenzie Hill? +

The postcode for McKenzie Hill, Victoria is 3451, shared with Castlemaine and surrounding localities.

What is the median house price in McKenzie Hill? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $860,000, up 2.4% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

Is McKenzie Hill a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. McKenzie Hill is part of the Mount Alexander 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.