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Our townships

Gisborne

Population, key features and facilities of Gisborne - the largest town in the Macedon Ranges.

Lancefield

Population, key features and facilities of Lancefield, a pastoral working town with a thriving arts and antiques scene and a famous monthly farmer’s market.

Kyneton

Population, key features and facilities of Kyneton, a historic goldrush town found to the north of the Macedon Ranges.

Macedon

Population, key features and facilities of Macedon, a quiet country village to the south of Mount Macedon.

Malmsbury

Population, key features and facilities of Malmsbury, a quiet village north of the Macedon Ranges with a local arts scene and beautiful botanic gardens.

Mount Macedon

Population, key features and facilities of Mount Macedon, a rural mountain village famous for its grand gardens and artistic community.

Riddells Creek

Population, key features and facilities of Riddells Creek, a rural village to the south-east with historic buildings and a relaxed country lifestyle.

Romsey

Population, key features and facilities of Romsey, a historic township known for its streetscape, wineries and country hospitality.

Woodend

Population, key features and facilities of Woodend, a thriving country village community close to the famous Hanging Rock.

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