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Victoria · Postcode 3451
Mckenzie Hill postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 108 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Mckenzie Hill at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Mckenzie Hill ranks: rents are among the top 10% in VIC.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Mckenzie Hill vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Mckenzie Hill | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,477 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $409 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,600 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Mckenzie Hill is a locality 108 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3451. It falls within the Bendigo region. The local government area is Mount Alexander.
According to the 2021 Census, Mckenzie Hill has a population of 775 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,477, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 3 (0.4% of residents).
Housing in Mckenzie Hill includes a median weekly rent of $409, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,600, with 320 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 88.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Mckenzie Hill scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Mckenzie Hill is part of the Heathcote - Castlemaine - Kyneton statistical area in Victoria.
Mckenzie Hill details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3451 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 775 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,477/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $705/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $409 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,600 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 3.6 km² |
| Population Density | 218/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 320 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (0.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.0686692 |
| Longitude | 144.1801852 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 108 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bendigo |
| Area (SA3) | Heathcote - Castlemaine - Kyneton |
| Local Government | Mount Alexander |
| Federal Electorate | Bendigo |
| State Electorate | Macedon (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 113 (14.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 66 (8.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 191 (24.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 202 (26.1%) |
| 65+ years | 205 (26.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 112 (14.5%) |
| Asthma | 50 (6.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 43 (5.5%) |
| Cancer | 38 (4.9%) |
| Diabetes | 33 (4.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 11 (1.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 6 (1.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 99 (31.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 151 (47.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 60 (19.0%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.