Map of Kyneton South, VIC 3444 - Census Demographics - Melway, Sydway, Brisway, Ausway, Street Smart (original) (raw)

Kyneton is a town on the Calder Highway in the Macedon Ranges of Victoria, Australia. The Calder Freeway bypasses Kyneton to the north and east. The town was named after the English village of Kineton, Warwickshire. The town has three main streets: Mollison Street, Piper Street and High Street. Piper Street has the oldest streetscape of these main streets, and still has many of its original buildings. The railway station, about 91 kilometres from Melbourne on the Bendigo line, is a terminus for some peak hour trains. The town is the council seat of the Shire of Macedon Ranges. At the 2006 census, Kyneton had a population of 5,905.

Kyneton is home to mineral springs, the Campaspe River, botanical gardens and historic houses, many with bluestone architecture. Kyneton hosts several events during the year including the ANZAC Day parade, Kyneton Jazz Festival, Kyneton Daffodil Festival, Kyneton Agricultural show and the Kyneton Cup.