Macarthur, VIC 3286 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Macarthur is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3286, home to 469 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Moyne local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 265 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 469
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,059 /week
- Median personal income
- $614 /week
- Median family income
- $1,449 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Moyne
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Warrnambool and South West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wannon
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $158 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $819
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Macarthur Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 95.5% of the 309 resolvable premises in Macarthur. 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: 95.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 4.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4 across postcode 3286 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 2 property offences, 1 violent offences, 1 public order offences.
- Wider Moyne LGA: 4,070 offences per 100,000 residents.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Macarthur?
Macarthur (VIC 3286) had 469 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Moyne local government area.
What is the median rent in Macarthur?
The median advertised rent in Macarthur is $158/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Macarthur?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Macarthur covering government sectors. Nearest include: Macarthur Primary School (0.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Macarthur?
Macarthur is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (95.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Macarthur?
Across postcode 3286, 4 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (2), violent (1), public order (1). 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 Macarthur?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Macarthur 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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