Lower Macdonald, NSW 2775 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lower Macdonald is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2775, home to 244 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the The Hills local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 68 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 244
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $1,278 /week
- Median personal income
- $634 /week
- Median family income
- $1,791 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Hawkesbury
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Robertson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $310 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,907
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Wisemans Ferry Public School
- Macdonald Valley Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops
- 550 Settlers Rd
- 549 Settlers Rd
- 559 Settlers Rd
- 562 Settlers Rd
- Settlers Rd At Walmsley Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 67.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 53.3% of the 152 resolvable premises in Lower Macdonald. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fixed Wireless: 46.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 53.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 116 across postcode 2775 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 35% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 40 violent offences, 38 theft, 16 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lower Macdonald?
Lower Macdonald (NSW 2775) had 244 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Hawkesbury local government area.
What is the median rent in Lower Macdonald?
The median advertised rent in Lower Macdonald is $310/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lower Macdonald?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Lower Macdonald covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wisemans Ferry Public School (3.9 km), Macdonald Valley Public School (5.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lower Macdonald?
Lower Macdonald is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (53.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lower Macdonald?
Across postcode 2775, 116 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (40), theft (38), other (16). 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 Lower Macdonald?
In Lower Macdonald, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (67.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Lower Macdonald?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lower Macdonald centroid. 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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