Macs Cove, VIC 3723 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Macs Cove is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3723, home to 121 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Murrindindi local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 153 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 121
- Median age
- 56 years
- Median household income
- $933 /week
- Median personal income
- $687 /week
- Median family income
- $1,375 /week
- Average household size
- 1.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.6
- Local government area
- Mansfield
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hume
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Indi
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $206 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Jamieson Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Within 1.6 km: 3 bus stops
- Macs Cove turn-off/Mansfield - Woods Point Rd
- Howqua Inlet/Mansfield-Woods Point Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 111 resolvable premises in Macs Cove. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 122 across postcode 3723 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 53 property offences, 25 public order offences, 21 violent offences.
- Wider Mansfield LGA: 3,664 offences per 100,000 residents.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Macs Cove?
Macs Cove (VIC 3723) had 121 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Mansfield local government area.
What is the median rent in Macs Cove?
The median advertised rent in Macs Cove is $206/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Macs Cove?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Macs Cove covering government sectors. Nearest include: Jamieson Primary School (9.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Macs Cove?
Macs Cove is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Macs Cove?
Across postcode 3723, 122 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (53), public order (25), violent (21). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Macs Cove?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Macs Cove centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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