Gisborne Town Centre

482 votes

Heritage shopfronts, artisan cafés and Saturday produce markets make Gisborne’s leafy main strip the shire’s social hub. Commuter buses leave for Sunbury station every 30 minutes, while childcare, medical suites and big-brand supermarkets sit within a five-minute loop, underpinning strong demand for nearby townhouses and character cottages.

2

Woodend Railway Station

311 votes

Woodend Station dispatches express V / Line services that reach Southern Cross in under an hour, letting locals swap freeway stress for a seated commute. Secure bike lockers, ample parking and a short stroll to Piper Street cafés lift liveability scores and drive rental appeal for downsizers and young professionals.

3

Hanging Rock Reserve

298 votes

Mystic boulders, summer concerts and New Year’s Day races cement Hanging Rock as the region’s postcard. Residents hike sunrise trails in 20 minutes and picnic among kangaroos on weekends, adding priceless lifestyle bragging rights that agents highlight when marketing hobby farms and modern acreage homes.

4

Kyneton Railway Station

276 votes

With five peak-hour trains to Melbourne and Bendigo, Kyneton Station enables seamless hybrid work. Recent car-park extensions and coffee-cart mornings keep commuters happy, while nearby bluestone cottages reap premiums thanks to easy strolls from front door to platform.

5

Mount Macedon Memorial Cross

249 votes

Perched 1 000 metres above sea level, the granite Memorial Cross delivers sweeping views from Port Phillip Bay to the Dandenongs. Locals tackle the steep summit trail before breakfast, returning to crackling fireplaces below—an alpine lifestyle just 55 kilometres from the CBD.

6

Macedon Village (Main Street)

232 votes

Butchers, wine bars and an old-school hardware store line Macedon’s compact elm-shaded strip. Morning coffee runs and Friday-night jazz remove any need to drive into town, cementing walkable charm that resonates strongly with tree-changers chasing community over congestion.

7

Calder Freeway

218 votes

The Calder joins Gisborne to Tullamarine Airport in 30 minutes and the CBD in about 50, yet rolling farmland buffers traffic noise. That sweet mix of accessibility and tranquillity attracts professionals ready to swap suburban blocks for half-acre gardens and mountain backdrops.

8

Macedon Primary School

195 votes

Outdoor classrooms, bush-kinder programs and veggie patches give Macedon Primary a hands-on learning reputation. Walkable school runs and active parents’ clubs boost neighbourhood cohesion, driving healthy buyer competition for three-bedroom weatherboards inside the coveted catchment zone.

9

Kyneton Health (Macedon Ranges Hospital)

189 votes

Kyneton Health offers emergency care, maternity suites and day surgery backed by Bendigo Health specialists. A growing clinical workforce underpins rental stability, while retirees value knowing quality medical support sits ten minutes from Trentham, Woodend and Malmsbury villages.

10

Gisborne Secondary College

174 votes

Modern STEM labs, a respected music academy and VCE results above state average position Gisborne Secondary as a schooling drawcard. Dedicated bus loops from Riddells Creek and Macedon extend catchment reach, sustaining demand for family rentals across the shire.

11

Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct

163 votes

Brand-new indoor courts, synthetic hockey fields and a 400-metre athletics track concentrate community sport into one floodlit precinct on New Gisborne’s edge. Week-night training ease and weekend carnival buzz lift liveability, particularly for households juggling multiple junior teams.

12

Granite Hills Winery

151 votes

Pioneer of cool-climate riesling, Granite Hills pairs cellar-door tastings with sweeping views across the Cobaw Ranges. Wine-tour traffic bolsters local tourism jobs and delivers strong returns for B&B owners positioned along the Midland Highway tasting trail.

13

Woodend Golf Club

139 votes

Kangaroos graze fairways at this picturesque nine-hole club beneath Mount Macedon. Affordable memberships, twilight comps and a friendly clubhouse make it a community linchpin, adding sporting cachet to adjacent quarter-acre blocks and new lifestyle estates.

14

Black Forest Drive Produce Markets

127 votes

Held monthly in Woodend, these covered markets showcase organic veggies, sourdough, local honey and live folk music. Saturday crowds boost main-street foot-traffic and emphasise the paddock-to-plate culture that underpins property appeal for health-conscious tree-changers.

15

Macedon Ranges Hotel & Spa

118 votes

Luxury suites, mineral-water soaks and vineyard views make this hillside retreat a favourite for wedding parties and mid-week getaways. The steady visitor flow supports hospitality careers and bolsters occupancy rates for nearby short-stay cottages and converted barns.

16

Trentham Falls Reserve

109 votes

Victoria’s longest single-drop waterfall plummets 32 metres into a fern-lined gorge after winter rains. Picnic shelters, cool-climate tall forests and nearby sourdough bakeries create an irresistible day-trip combo, reinforcing the district’s strong nature-tourism identity.

17

Riddells Creek Railway Station

102 votes

Regular services to Bendigo and Melbourne, generous car parking and an adjacent kindergarten place Riddells Creek on commuter short-lists. Affordable village blocks and emerging café culture attract first-home buyers priced out of Sunbury and Gisborne.

18

Kyneton Farmers Market

97 votes

Every second Saturday, Piper Street fills with stalls selling heritage-breed meats, small-batch gin and slow-ferment bread. Live buskers and dog-friendly tables create a festive vibe, enhancing Kyneton’s reputation as a creative foodie haven just beyond the suburban fringe.

19

Macedon Regional Park

91 votes

Fire pits, picnic rotundas and 30 kilometres of shaded walking trails weave through cool-climate forest rich with lyrebirds and wombats. Autumn leaf-peeping and spring wildflowers sustain year-round visitation, lifting demand for guesthouses and Airbnb retreats bordering the park boundary.

20

Gisborne Botanic Gardens

88 votes

Victorian-era oak avenues, duck-filled lakes and a new nature-play space make these riverside gardens a family favourite. Dawn joggers and evening picnic-goers keep paths busy, and listings within stroller distance regularly command a premium thanks to calming green outlooks.

Area Hotlist — Macedon Ranges VIC