Macarthur, ACT 2904 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Macarthur is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2904, home to 1,405 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Unincorporated ACT local government area and roughly 11 km from the Canberra CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,405
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $3,037 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,334 /week
- Median family income
- $3,232 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Unincorporated ACT
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Australian Capital Territory
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Bean
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $520 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,200
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Gowrie Primary
- Holy Family Parish Primary
- Fadden Primary
- Caroline Chisholm School
- Caroline Chisholm Primary
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops
- Gowrie PS
- Holy Family PS Castleton Cr
- Hanlon Cr Fadden PS
- Caroline Chisholm Senior School Hambidge Cr
- Sternberg Cr After Comrie St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 5 restaurants
- 48 parks and reserves
- 2 supermarkets
- 33 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 636 mm
- Reference station: Canberra Airport, 13.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 100.0% of the 515 resolvable premises in Macarthur. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Node: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 18 across Macarthur in the year to Q4 2025 (down 22% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 6 other offences, 4 break-ins, 3 vehicle theft.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Macarthur?
Macarthur (ACT 2904) had 1,405 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Unincorporated ACT local government area.
What is the median rent in Macarthur?
The median advertised rent in Macarthur is $520/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Macarthur?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Macarthur covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Gowrie Primary (0.4 km), Holy Family Parish Primary (0.5 km), Fadden Primary (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Macarthur?
Macarthur is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Macarthur?
Across the surrounding area, 18 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Q4 2025. The most common offence categories were other (6), break-ins (4), vehicle theft (3). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Macarthur?
In Macarthur, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (13.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Macarthur?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Macarthur centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. 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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