Moving to Mckenzie Hill VIC 3451
What the official numbers say about living in Mckenzie Hill — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Budget around $835,000 for a median house (based on 2024 sales). Sale prices moved up about 496% between 2014 and 2024.
Renting? The census median is $409 a week, against a median household income of $1,477 a week.
About 87% of homes are owner-occupied and 11% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Mckenzie Hill grew 210% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (250 → 775 people).
Around 72% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Germany, India; most spoken languages besides English: Punjabi, German, Filipino.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Mckenzie Hill scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (76% of workers), while 19% work from home.
Nearest train station: Castlemaine, 2.4 km east.
Nearest airport: Bendigo Airport, 39.2 km north.
The Melbourne CBD is roughly 107 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 9 schools · 31 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 9 parks — see them all on the Mckenzie Hill profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Winters Flat Primary School 1.6 km · Castlemaine Secondary College Senior Campus 2.5 km · Olivet Christian College 2.6 km · Campbells Creek Primary School 3 km · St Mary's Primary School 3 km · Castlemaine North Primary School 3 km · Castlemaine Steiner School 3.1 km · Castlemaine Primary School 3.1 km
Groceries: IGA 2.7 km · Maxi IGA 2.7 km
Parks and reserves: McDonalds Reserve 1.5 km · West End Playground 1.9 km · Norwood Hill Progress Association Recreation Reserve 1.9 km · Lindsay Park 1.9 km · Morrissey Reserve 2 km · Camp Reserve 2.2 km · Victory Park 2.6 km · Western Reserve 2.6 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Mckenzie Hill, most often seen first: Eurasian Blackbird · Australian Magpie · Red Wattlebird · Little Raven · Eastern Red Wattlebird · Eastern Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Mckenzie Hill, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mckenzie Hill here | 775 | $835,000 | 7/10 | 40% |
| Campbells Creek | 2,071 | $680,000 | 5/10 | 62% |
| Castlemaine | 7,506 | $747,000 | 5/10 | 37% |
| Chewton | 763 | — | 6/10 | 71% |
| Harcourt | 1,038 | $660,000 | 5/10 | 25% |
| Newstead | 820 | — | 4/10 | 22% |
| Maldon | 1,665 | $740,000 | 4/10 | 44% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Mount Alexander — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Bendigo — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 3451 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Mckenzie Hill profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
A house in Mckenzie Hill has a median sale price of $835,000 (2024 sales). Renters pay a median $409 a week, and about 11% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 210% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 250 people to 775. It sits about 107 km from the Melbourne CBD in a straight line, and Castlemaine station is roughly 2.4 km away. Local government is Mount Alexander council, and the federal seat is Bendigo.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Mckenzie Hill vs Campbells Creek · Mckenzie Hill vs Chewton.
Nearby guides: Campbells Creek · Castlemaine · Chewton · Harcourt · Newstead · Maldon.
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