Macarthur, ACT 2904
TuggeranongAll suburbs in postcode 2904
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Median house price
$940,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Macarthur itself.
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Macarthur at a glance
- Median unit
- $343,440
- Population
- 1,405
- Median age 39
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Macarthur
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Macarthur, houses changed hands at $940,000 in 2024, in line with the the ACT median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Macarthur itself. Units come in around $343,440, roughly 63% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $188,000. Prices are in line with the the ACT median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $462/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $520/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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What to know about Macarthur
Macarthur (2904) sits in the Tuggeranong region of the ACT. The median house here is $940,000, in line with the the ACT median of around $950K.
Macarthur has roughly 1,405 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Macarthur scores 26/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 0°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 629 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Schools in Macarthur
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 26/100
- Transit
- 20/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Macarthur's population at 1,405, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 85%
- Lone person
- 13%
- Owner occupied
- 89%
- Renter occupied
- 10%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.56% (median rent $462/wk against a $940,000 price tag). Units yield 7.87% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (10%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 2.56%
- On the $940,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 7.87%
- On the $343,440 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
15 offences recorded in 2025
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 629 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.6°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- -0.1°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Macarthur
- What is the median house price in Macarthur?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Macarthur, ACT 2904 is $940,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Macarthur itself. The median unit price is $343,440.
- How much is my house worth in Macarthur?
- A useful starting point is the Macarthur median house price of $940,000 (units $343,440). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Macarthur postcode?
- Macarthur is in the 2904 postcode, in ACT, in the Tuggeranong region.
- Where is Macarthur?
- Macarthur is a suburb in the Tuggeranong area, ACT 2904.
- What is the average rent in Macarthur?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $462, for units it's $520.
- What schools are in Macarthur?
- There are 20 schools serving Macarthur on this page, including Fadden Primary School, Holy Family Primary School, Caroline Chisholm School.
- How walkable is Macarthur?
- Macarthur has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Macarthur?
- Macarthur is close to Fadden, Gilmore, Gowrie, Chisholm, Wanniassa.
- What is the population of Macarthur?
- The population of Macarthur is approximately 1,405 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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