Median house price
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VIC · Macedon Ranges Council
Tylden, 3444
Est. population · Jun 2025
656
Growth (1 yr)
+0.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.5%
Median age
41
Median income
$2,098/wk
Employment rate
64.9%
Languages at home
4.4%non-English
Most common: Italian, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- National parks
Suburb profile
Tylden is a quieter smaller community in Macedon Ranges Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.
Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum compared with similar regional towns, though community and employment, plus safety remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Tylden snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
656
+0.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.3%
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
#50
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
28th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
66th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
78th
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
- 44.3/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 49% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 3035th in Australia
- State rank
- 618th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #50 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #201 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
656(June 2025)
+0.9% annual · +3.5% over 5 years · 66th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.9%
- 5-year growth
- +3.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +6
- Change in 5 years
- +22
- Growth rank in VIC
- 66th 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 (~700), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 645
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $2,098
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 20 of 242
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,792
- Employment rate
- 64.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 210 / 0 / 0 (+ 4 other)
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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 21
- Against the person
- 13
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 32
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 50 residents
- State safety percentile
- 27.7th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +5%
Most common offence types
- A231 Fv Common Assault3
- A81 Dangerous Driving2
- A89 Other Dangerous Or Negligent Acts Endangering People5
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order4
- Other Crimes Against The Person3
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,078
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 78th
School list
- Tylden Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1078 · 78th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 125 students · Top SEA quarter 35% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
3 public transport stops in this suburb
- Clowes St/Trentham Rd
- Clowes St/Trentham Rd
- Tylden Produce Store/Tylden-Woodend Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
7 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 playgrounds · 1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 2 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 5/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.1
Community(1)
- Tylden Primary SchoolSchool
11 Clowes Street
Sport & outdoors(4)
- Park (2)
- Playground
- Sports field
Other(2)
- Tylden Fire StationFire station
- Tylden General StorePetrol station
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)
- 17
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Kyneton District Health Service (9.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 22
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 33.5
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 115 mm · ~14 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 133 mm · ~17 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 13° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 180 mm · ~22 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 172 mm · ~22 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).
14 planning-related records
2021· 5 proposals
July 2021
- Use and development of the land for the purpose of horse husbandry (horse stables) and the development of a machinery shed.228 FALLOONS ROAD TYLDEN 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Two (2) lot re-subdivision46 TRENTHAM ROAD TYLDEN 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Extension to existing dwelling with deck and associated works (lopping of trees)913 Tylden Woodend RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of an outbuilding (shed) and removal of vegetation (8 trees)24 TRENTHAM ROAD TYLDEN 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Development of the land for Two (2) Outbuildings16 Ewing StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 9 proposals
November 2020
- Use and development of a Restricted Place of Assembly (meditation retreat centre) and business identification signage286 CENTRAL ROAD TYLDEN 3444Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
- Development of an Agricultural Building (farm shed)1226 Trentham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Use and development for a Bed and Breakfast associated with an existing dwelling3 Bloomfields LaneWithdrawn
June 2020
- Development of two (2) dwellings, a two (2) lot subdivision and to create/alter access to RDZ1Tylden Woodend RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
- Buildings and Works to Reinstate Group Accommodation Cabin1302 Trentham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of an Extension to an Existing Accommodation Use and Removal of Native Vegetation1302 Trentham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- For the use and development of extensions to four existing accommodation buildings (Amendment to the permit to Allow Additional 200 person on Site in Association with the Accommodation Use)1302 Trentham RoadNOD issued by a delegate
February 2020
- Development of a dwelling and associated outbuilding (studio) (Application to Amend Planning Permit Plans)Bourke LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Re-alignment of Existing Training Track and Non-Native Vegetation Removal53 Trentham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Heritage
2 heritage places
- COLIBAN WATER SUPPLYNH1021
- COLIBAN WATER SUPPLYNH1021
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
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
- Bendigo
- Member of Parliament
- Lisa CHESTERS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 120,088
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +51.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 48.6%Labor 51.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 30.0 km away).
Coalition 48.4%Labor 51.6%
0.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +51.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- TyldenLabor 51.6% · Coalition 48.4% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- Kyneton EastLabor 60.0% · Coalition 40.0% TPP (2025)8.9 km away
- KynetonLabor 65.3% · Coalition 34.7% TPP (2025)9.3 km away
- MalmsburyLabor 64.3% · Coalition 35.7% TPP (2025)15.3 km away
- TaradaleLabor 73.1% · Coalition 26.9% TPP (2025)20.9 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Macedon Ranges Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.