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VIC · Macedon Ranges Council

Lancefield, 3435

Est. population · Jun 2025

2,932

Growth (1 yr)

+0.9%

Growth (5 yr)

+9.0%

Median age

41

Median income

$1,838/wk

Employment rate

60.9%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$792,500

Languages at home

3.3%non-English

Most common: German, Tagalog, Arabic

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

50/100
Average

Top 37% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 93% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What Lancefield is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

Lancefield is a hillside mid-sized suburb in Macedon Ranges Council, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.

Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Buyers typically pay more than the metro middle for a home here.

Reported crime has been falling recently. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities compared with similar regional towns, though growth momentum, plus schools and education remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Lancefield snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$793k

+11% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

2,932

+0.9% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

6.9%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#33

among Country & regional · Emerging

Safety

32nd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

65th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

6/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

66th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
50.0/100 — Average
State standing
Top 37% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2169th in Australia
State rank
465th in VIC
Peer rank
#33 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#118 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
93%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$792,500
Median price change
+10.8%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

2,932(June 2025)

+0.9% annual · +9.0% over 5 years · 65th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.9%
5-year growth
+9.0%
Change in 1 year
+26
Change in 5 years
+242
Growth rank in VIC
65th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,250), extrapolated at +1.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
2,743
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$1,838
Dwelling vacancy
6.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
74 of 1,068
Median monthly mortgage
$1,766
Employment rate
60.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
979 / 8 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
103
Against the person
26
Against property
53
Rate per 1,000 residents
35.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 106 residents
State safety percentile
31.6th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-42.8%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage12
  • B49 Other Theft12
  • D35 Improper Movement On Public Or Private Space7
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order10
  • Other Crimes Against The Person7

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,044
Median ICSEA percentile
66th
School list
  • Lancefield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1040 · 64th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 190 students · Top SEA quarter 19%View on My School →
  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1048 · 68th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 212 students · Top SEA quarter 17%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

8 public transport stops in this suburb

  • High St/Main Rd
  • High St/Main Rd
  • High St/Main Rd
  • High St/Main Rd
  • Lancefield Primary School/High St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 8 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
12/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
0
Sport & outdoors(1)
  • Lancefield Golf CourseGolf course
Other(1)
  • Parking

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
15
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Kyneton District Health Service (21.5 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Maternal & Child Health CentresDunsford StreetYes

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
105
Participants per 1,000 residents
35.8

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
27° / 13°
Rainfall
126 mm · ~16 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 9°
Rainfall
148 mm · ~18 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 4°
Rainfall
218 mm · ~27 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 8°
Rainfall
188 mm · ~24 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

46 planning-related records

2021· 20 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding (shed)
    219 BURKE & WILLS TRACK LANCEFIELD 3435Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Use of the land for a Community (Farmers) Market and a waiver of car parking requirements within the median strip of the High Street Road Reserve, Lancefield (Amendment sought for Extension to the footprint to include eastern section of plantation in centre of High Street (which will involve closure of crossing at The Crescent) for Oct-Dec market days, alter car parking arrangements; and increase stallholder capacity to 85).
    HIGH STREET LANCEFIELD 3435NOD issued by a delegate
  • Resubdivision of Two (2) Lots into Four (4) Lots, creation of easements and alteration to a Road Zone Category 1
    56 CHAUNCEY STREET LANCEFIELD 3435Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling
    423 TOOBORAC ROAD LANCEFIELD 3435Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of two outbuildings (one hay shed and one machinery shed) and four water tanks (Amendment sought to change shed and water tank plans)
    445 PYALONG ROAD LANCEFIELD 3435Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Use of the land as a medical centre for three (3) medical practitioners, a reduction (4 spaces) in the standard car parking requirement and the provision of two (2) indented car parking spaces in Road Reserve
    18 CHAUNCEY STREET LANCEFIELD 3435Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Extension to Existing Dwelling
    233 BURKE & WILLS TRACK LANCEFIELD 3435Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Development of external alteration and painting of an existing building
    6 HIGH STREET LANCEFIELD 3435Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Subdivision of the Land into Two (2) Lots
    6 CHISHOLM DRIVE LANCEFIELD 3435Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Development of an extension to existing outbuilding (shed)
    88 Woodvale CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of a Dwelling and Outbuilding and Use of the land for Animal Husbandry (Amendment sought to alter plans)
    Greenways RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed).
    103 Racecourse RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of an outbuilding (garage).
    98 King DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed) ancillary to a dwelling.
    87 Pyalong RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Development of an extension to the existing dwelling
    9 Musk Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Farmers Market (monthly) (Application to Amend Planning Permit - Extend footprint to include eastern section of plantation in centre of High Street (which will involve closure of crossing at The Crescent); and increase stallholder capacity to 85)
    HIGH STREET LANCEFIELD 3435Lapsed
  • Use and development for a store
    238 GRAHAMS ROAD LANCEFIELD 3435NOD issued by a delegate

  • January 2021

  • Development of a horse shelter and a farm shed.
    359 Tooborac RoadWithdrawn
  • Two (2) lot subdivision
    118 Cullys RoadWithdrawn
  • Development of a new dam and alteration to existing dam.
    238 GRAHAMS ROAD LANCEFIELD 3435Withdrawn
2020· 20 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Development of an outbuilding (shed).
    238 Grahams RoadWithdrawn
  • Development of a building (lunch room) associated with a plant nursery
    539 West Goldie RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a new dwelling (replacement dwelling), an outbuilding, a dam and decommissioning of the existing dwelling
    463 BURKE & WILLS TRACK LANCEFIELD 3435Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Agricultural Building
    Pyalong RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Development of the Land for an Agricultural Building (Farm Shed) (Application to Amend Planning Permit to alter height and material to front).
    434 Burke & Wills TrackPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuilding (Garage/Shed)
    394 Burke & Wills TrackPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a Dwelling and two (2) Outbuildings and use of the land for Animal Husbandry
    GREENWAYS ROAD LANCEFIELD 3435Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Development of the Land for a Dwelling and Associated Works
    1C Dunsford StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of the Land for Garden Supplies and alteration to access to a Road Zone Category 1 Road
    TOOBORAC ROAD LANCEFIELD 3435NOD issued by the Resp. Authority

  • August 2020

  • Development of two (2) outbuildings (sheds).
    71 Parkview DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Development of an agricultural building
    1851 Kilmore Lancefield RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 123 Lot Subdivision and Vegetation Removal in six (6) Stages (Amendment requested to adjust building envelopes on lots 210 and 215)
    17 Park LaneWithdrawn

  • June 2020

  • Development of an outbuilding
    1697 Three Chain RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Development of Business Identification Sign
    8 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of land for a Dwelling.
    Three Chain RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works for converting existing outbuilding (carport) into an office with partially external walls demolition and development of an outbuilding (shipping container)
    31A High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Dwelling
    Kilmore Lancefield RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for an outbuilding (shed)
    91 King DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Two (2) Lot subdivision
    29 Noel StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of a Dwelling and Outbuilding and Use of the land for Animal Husbandry
    Greenways RoadNOD issued by a delegate

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
McEwen
Member of Parliament
Rob MITCHELL (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
117,921
Turnout (2025)
93.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+0.9 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 45.2%Labor 54.8%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 21.4 km away).

Coalition 49.0%Labor 51.0%

3.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +1.3 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • LancefieldLabor 50.8% · Coalition 49.2% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
  • RomseyLabor 54.0% · Coalition 46.0% TPP (2025)10.2 km away
  • NewhamLabor 53.1% · Coalition 46.9% TPP (2025)12.6 km away
  • BolindaLabor 47.3% · Coalition 52.7% TPP (2025)19.0 km away
  • Woodend EastLabor 73.1% · Coalition 26.9% TPP (2025)19.5 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

More in Macedon Ranges Council

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Comparable suburbs

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