Macclesfield Postcode

Macclesfield is a suburb in Victoria, situated around 46 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Macclesfield is 3782, and the telephone area code is 03.

According to the 2021 Census, Macclesfield has a population of 1,413 (703 males, 708 females). The median age is 47 years.

The median weekly household income in Macclesfield is $1,605, with a median personal income of $791 per week.

The median weekly rent is $308 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,500.

In terms of birthplace, 96% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Germany (15), Scotland (10), and Netherlands (8).

91.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 2.5% speak another language.

The employment rate in Macclesfield shows 740 people employed (388 full-time, 310 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.0%.

The most common occupations are professionals (145), managers (75), and technicians & trades (61).

On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Macclesfield has an IRSAD score of 1017 placing it in decile 7 (advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.

Macclesfield covers an area of 37.5 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 38 persons per km².

Statistically, Macclesfield sits within the Cardinia area, part of the broader Melbourne - South East region. It falls under the Yarra Ranges local government area.

The federal electorate for Macclesfield is Casey (Rural).

The 3782 postcode is shared by Macclesfield along with Avonsleigh, Clematis and Emerald.