Suburb profile · Australian Capital Territory
Macquarie has an estimated 3,247 residents, up 4.6% since the 2021 Census, with 37 projects tracked in the area around Macquarie.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Situated 6.8 kilometres west-northwest from Canberra CBD in the Australian Capital Territory, the suburb of Macquarie blends scenic parklands and quiet residential streets with convenient urban accessibility. According to AreaSearch's demographic evaluation, the suburb of Macquarie has an estimated resident population (ERP) of approximately 3,247 as of Aug 2026, calculated from annual SA2-level ERP releases and quarterly national address file updates. This indicates an expansion of 143 people (4.6%) from the 3,104 residents documented at the 2021 Census. Benefiting from high-performing local schools and excellent educational institutions, the area is characterised by an exceptionally well-educated population, which is complemented by substantial employment bases in education and public administration.
Macquarie is characterised by moderate population growth and an elevated demographic of young adults aged 25 to 34, contributing to a prominent share of lone person households and group households alongside a high composition of apartments.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 2,462 in 2006 and 3,231 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 3,247 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 19.7%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 33.1%.
Macquarie ranks in the 86th percentile nationally for transport & access and the 83rd for infrastructure drivers.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
AreaSearch tracks 37 projects in and around Macquarie, 9 of them under construction.
Ethos is the second stage of Per Se Developments' Cirrus lakeside precinct at Belconnen.
A $520 million mixed-use town centre precinct comprising 550 for-sale apartments and 325 build-to-rent units across two towers (20 and 24…
RF Corval has proposed a major mixed-use redevelopment at 40 Cameron Avenue comprising two towers of 24 and 27 storeys.
The ACT Government is progressing planning for the expansion and modernisation of the Belconnen Basketball Stadium.
Major expansion of University of Canberra sports facilities, including the development of Sports Hub 2, new aquatic centre, indoor sports…
Mixed-use precinct at Belconnen Town Centre comprising 435 apartments across buildings of 12 to 18 storeys, a 144-room hotel, ground-floor…
Comprehensive upgrade of existing community facilities including expanded library services, community meeting spaces, youth programs area…
A masterplanned mixed-use urban precinct and residential land release located centrally in Bruce, adjacent to the AIS and Bruce Ridge…
Planned ACT Government community health centre for the growing West Belconnen and Ginninderry region.
The ACT Government is developing the New Northside Hospital on the existing North Canberra Hospital campus in Bruce to replace the ageing…
Progressive upgrade of sporting facilities in Bruce including playing fields, lighting, pavilions, changerooms and supporting…
The New Northside Hospital is a landmark $1+ billion health infrastructure project delivering a modern acute hospital campus to replace…
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Estimated completion year of the 25 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 1, 2026 6, 2027 3, 2028 7, 2029 0, 2030 0, 2031 1, 2032 2, 2033 1, 2034 0, 2035 4. 3 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 3 substantial development applications lodged in and around Macquarie over the past 5 years, none in the last 12 months. Coverage varies by council.
Status of the 3 tracked applications: 3 approved, 0 under assessment, 0 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 3 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 0 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 2.3 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 29th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 7 | ABS building approvals | 15th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 3 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Macquarie include: Bruce Precinct (Section 15) (Planning); West Belconnen Health Centre (Planning); Belconnen Town Centre Master Plan & District Strategy (Planning); Belconnen Mixed-Use Towers (Proposed); and Belconnen Town Centre East Precinct (Planning). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Macquarie spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Communities, among others.
With an infrastructure score in the top 30%, the suburb of Macquarie demonstrates above-average development activity compared to national benchmarks.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Macquarie compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Macquarie area has seen 12 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Macquarie's current population of 3,247 has been supported by 7 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Macquarie has seen 2.3 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 9.2 approvals in Australian Capital Territory. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 533 people in the suburb of Macquarie, compared to one for every 147 in Australian Capital Territory.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Macquarie's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 7, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Macquarie has grown by approximately 225 people, while 35 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 6.4 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Population growth drivers in Macquarie are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,247 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +4.6% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 1,910 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 69th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +1.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 3,104 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 143 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 1.70 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Macquarie was estimated to be approximately 3,247 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 3,231 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Macquarie has added approximately 143 people and shown a 4.61% increase from the 3,104 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Macquarie is estimated at 1,910 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Macquarie has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.6% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Macquarie is driven by: Overseas migration (85.0%), Natural increase (15.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 85.0% of overall population gains.
Macquarie's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 36th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 16.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 31.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 53.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 37 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 10.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 12.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 19.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 14.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 9.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 8.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 7.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Macquarie at 37 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 37 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 37 years as at August 2026, Macquarie is 2 years older than the Australian Capital Territory 2021 Census average (35 years) yet comparable to the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Macquarie compared to the Australian Capital Territory region is the 75 - 84 group, making up 7.6% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Macquarie compared to the Australian Capital Territory region is the 15 - 24 group, making up 12.2% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Macquarie show significant variance compared to Australian Capital Territory. The most over-represented age group is 75-84 year-olds (7.6% vs 5.1%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 16.3% of the population in the suburb of Macquarie as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 17.9% of the population in the suburb of Macquarie as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $68,451 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 80th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $83,390 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,947 | 2021 Census, weekly | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,078 | 2021 Census, weekly | 84th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 29.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,530 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 18.4% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Macquarie is approximately $73,256. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $68,451.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Macquarie is approximately $89,244. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $83,390.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Macquarie is approximately $73,256 compared to $81,672 in Australian Capital Territory. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $68,451 and $76,315 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Macquarie is approximately $89,244 compared to $96,344 in Australian Capital Territory. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $83,390 and $90,024 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Macquarie's households (~33.1% / 417 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Macquarie is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 33.1% of households. In comparison, Australian Capital Territory's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 34.3% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Macquarie is $1,947/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Macquarie is $2,530/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Macquarie is $1,078/wk.
The suburb of Macquarie's income level is well above average nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. The suburb of Macquarie's median income among taxpayers is $68,451 and the average income stands at $83,390, which compares to figures for Australian Capital Territory's of $76,315 and $90,024 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.02% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $73,256 (median) and $89,244 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Macquarie is $7,196 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Macquarie's disposable income is $7,196 compared to $8,812 for Australian Capital Territory, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Macquarie shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 66.0% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 1,680 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 2,858 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 1,788 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Macquarie has approximately 1,680 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 6.0%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. The area faces employment challenges compared to other regions nationally.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Macquarie stands at 6.0%, which is 2.0 percentage points above Australian Capital Territory's rate of 4.1%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Macquarie is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are public administration & safety (28.4% of employment), education & training (14.3%), and professional & technical (11.4%). These three sectors alone account for 54.1% of local employment, indicating significant concentration. Other significant employers include health care & social assistance and accommodation & food.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Macquarie has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Australian Capital Territory saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Macquarie is 66.0%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate trailing the Australian Capital Territory average of 71.1%, suggesting potential for increased workforce participation.
The suburb of Macquarie shows notable specialisation in education & training, which employs 14.3% of the local workforce compared to 9.6% across Australian Capital Territory. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector.
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The suburb of Macquarie's employment market shows weaker performance compared to most areas nationally. This suggests the need for targeted economic development initiatives. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 7.3% decline, ranking 35th out of 37 regions nationally.
Macquarie shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 27.8% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 18.0% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 51.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 13.8% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 5.9% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 8.0% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 26.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 31.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 9.3% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 9.1% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 6.2% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
51.7% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Macquarie have university qualifications, compared to 46.8% in Australian Capital Territory.
26.5% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Macquarie have no formal qualifications, compared to 28.6% in Australian Capital Territory.
The suburb of Macquarie ranks in the 82th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Macquarie are: Bachelor Degree (27.8%), Postgraduate (18.0%), Certificate (13.8%).
31.4% of the population in the suburb of Macquarie is currently engaged in formal education, including 9.1% in primary school, 6.2% in secondary school, 9.3% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Macquarie is 1091, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 2 schools within the suburb of Macquarie, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,148 students.
The suburb of Macquarie includes 1 primary school, 1 secondary school.
Macquarie features high concentrations of group households and lone person households but relatively few family households, with a smaller average household size than Australian Capital Territory.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.3 people | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 33.0% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 23.9% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 25.7% | 2021 Census | 40th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 10.7% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 5.5% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 1,260 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 1,318 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 61.3% | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.4 per family | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Macquarie had 1,260 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 4.6% to an estimated 1,318 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Macquarie is 2.3 people. This compares to 2.5 in Australian Capital Territory and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 61.3% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (33.0%), group households (5.5%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 772 family households, couples with children account for 23.9% of all households, couples without children at home 25.7%, and single parent families 10.7%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Australian Capital Territory, the suburb of Macquarie shows distinct household patterns. Lone person households are notably over-represented at 33.0% (versus 25.7% in Australian Capital Territory). Conversely, family households are under-represented at 61.3% compared to 69.6% in Australian Capital Territory. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the suburb of Macquarie have an average of 1.4 children, matching the Australian Capital Territory average of 1.4. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 42.8% of the adult population are currently married, while 39.9% have never married. This compares to 46.8% married and 39.2% never married across Australian Capital Territory.
Single-person households represent 33.0% of all households in the suburb of Macquarie, higher than the average for Australian Capital Territory of 25.7%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 5.5% of households, slightly above the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.7%.
Macquarie was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 31.9% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 26.2% | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 73.8% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 83.4% | 2021 Census | 34th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 68.1% | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 1.8% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
Macquarie was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 31.9% of its population born overseas and 26.2% speaking a language other than English at home.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Macquarie, at 36.9% of people, although more residents (50.6%) reported no religion. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 3.6% of the population, compared to 3.0% across Australian Capital Territory.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Macquarie are English, comprising 23.2% of the population, Australian, comprising 23.1% of the population, and Other, comprising 13.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: French is notably overrepresented at 0.7% of Macquarie (vs 0.5% across Australian Capital Territory), Vietnamese at 1.8% (vs 1.0%) and Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.6%).
31.9% of the suburb of Macquarie population was born overseas, compared to 29.9% across Australian Capital Territory.
26.2% of the population in the suburb of Macquarie speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 25.6% in Australian Capital Territory.
1.8% of the suburb of Macquarie population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.4% in Australian Capital Territory.
83.4% of the suburb of Macquarie population holds citizenship, compared to 85.8% in Australian Capital Territory.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Macquarie displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 37.8% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 32.9% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 61.3% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,000 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 67th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 29.3% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 14.3% | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $400 | 2021 Census, weekly | 66th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 20.5% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 49th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 23.7% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 47th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Macquarie, 32.9% of homes are owned outright, 29.3% are owned with a mortgage, and 37.8% are rented.
According to the latest data, 61.3% of dwellings in the suburb of Macquarie are houses.
In the suburb of Macquarie, 24.4% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 14.3% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Macquarie stands at 32.9%, compared to 27.3% in Australian Capital Territory.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Macquarie is $2,000, compared to $2,080 in Australian Capital Territory.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Macquarie is $1,241, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Macquarie, households with mortgages typically spend 23.7% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 20.5% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Macquarie is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Macquarie shows mortgage holders spending 23.7% of income on repayments (vs 20.2% in Australian Capital Territory), while renters spend 20.5% of income on rent (vs 19.0% in Australian Capital Territory).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Macquarie consists of 61.3% detached houses, 14.3% semi-detached dwellings, 24.4% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Macquarie consumes approximately 14.7% of median household income ($8,431 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Macquarie show attached dwellings contributing 67% of approvals compared to 39% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 33% of applications versus 61% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Health performance in Macquarie is lower than the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a slightly higher degree among older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 58.7% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 75th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 66.5% | 2021 Census | 34th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 5.8% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 74.3% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.9% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
Around 58.7% of people in the suburb of Macquarie are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 62.2% in Australian Capital Territory.
In the suburb of Macquarie, 5.8% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 4.6% of people in Australian Capital Territory require similar assistance.
8.3% of people in the suburb of Macquarie are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.1% of the population across Australian Capital Territory is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.4% of the suburb of Macquarie population, while in Australian Capital Territory, 3.5% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.7% of people in the suburb of Macquarie have heart disease. Across Australian Capital Territory,2.8% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Macquarie, 58.7% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Australian Capital Territory sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 62.2%.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 86 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 86th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 19 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 19th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 3,491 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 66th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 170 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 55 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.1 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 11.4% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 19 public transport stops within the suburb of Macquarie.
The suburb of Macquarie has 3,491 weekly trips across 55 routes, averaging 498 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 186 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest GP is 341 m away and the nearest child care centre 353 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 19 stops nearby, 3,491 weekly trips, access rating 86 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 76 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 76th percentile nationally |
| Nearest GP | 341 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 353 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 401 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 463 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest dentist | 581 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 632 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 649 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 757 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 1.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 2.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Macquarie compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Macquarie has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 17% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Population growth drivers in Macquarie are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
Macquarie's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Macquarie shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia.
Macquarie shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
Macquarie features high concentrations of group households and lone person households but relatively few family households, with a smaller average household size than Australian Capital Territory.
Macquarie was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Macquarie displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Health performance in Macquarie is lower than the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a slightly higher degree among older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Macquarie has an estimated 3,247 residents, up 4.6% since the 2021 Census, with 37 projects tracked in the area around Macquarie.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Macquarie.
Data currency
Refreshed . Population and age estimated to Aug 2026 and taxable income FY 2024. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL80091). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, infrastructure projects, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Macquarie from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Macquarie with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
