Higher Macdonald at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
20
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Higher Macdonald.
The postcode for Higher Macdonald is 2775 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Higher Macdonald (2775) sits in the The Hills region of NSW.
Higher Macdonald has roughly 20 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Higher 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 16 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Higher Macdonald's population at 20, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (120% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 120% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
20
Median age
55
Family households
100%
Lone person
120%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$251/wk
Owner occupied
120%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
20
Median age: 55
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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 Higher Macdonald.
Local schools for Higher Macdonald
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Government School Catchment
Macdonald Valley Public School
Wisemans Ferry Public School
Colo Heights 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 Higher Macdonald.
- What is the Higher Macdonald postcode?
- Higher Macdonald is in the 2775 postcode, in NSW, in the The Hills region.
- Where is Higher Macdonald?
- Higher 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 Higher Macdonald?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $251.
- What schools are in Higher Macdonald?
- There are 18 schools serving Higher Macdonald on this page, including Macdonald Valley Public School, Wisemans Ferry Public School, Colo Heights Public School.
- How walkable is Higher Macdonald?
- Higher Macdonald has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Higher Macdonald?
- Higher Macdonald is close to Perrys Crossing, Upper Macdonald, Fernances, St Albans, Mogo Creek.
- What is the population of Higher Macdonald?
- The population of Higher Macdonald is approximately 20 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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Sources cited
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