Central Macdonald at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
49
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Central Macdonald.
The postcode for Central Macdonald is 2775 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Central Macdonald (2775) sits in the The Hills region of NSW.
Central Macdonald has roughly 49 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Central Macdonald scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Central Macdonald's population at 49, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
49
Median age
51
Family households
78%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
49
Median age: 51
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Central Macdonald.
Local schools for Central Macdonald
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Government School Catchment
Macdonald Valley Public School
Wisemans Ferry Public School
Maroota Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Central Macdonald.
- What is the Central Macdonald postcode?
- Central Macdonald is in the 2775 postcode, in NSW, in the The Hills region.
- Where is Central Macdonald?
- Central Macdonald is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2775. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the The Hills region.
- What is the average rent in Central Macdonald?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Central Macdonald?
- There are 4 schools serving Central Macdonald on this page, including Macdonald Valley Public School, Wisemans Ferry Public School, Maroota Public School.
- How walkable is Central Macdonald?
- Central Macdonald has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Central Macdonald?
- Central Macdonald is close to Lower Macdonald, Wrights Creek, Webbs Creek, St Albans, Wisemans Ferry.
- What is the population of Central Macdonald?
- The population of Central Macdonald is approximately 49 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
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