Tuggeranong
Macarthur
Macarthur at a glance
Median house
$940,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$343,440
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
1,405
Median age 39
About
Welcome to Macarthur.
Macarthur is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$940,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$462/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$520/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
$940,000
Sales data pending
$343,440
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
1,405
Median age: 39
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.56%
Based on $940,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20247.87%
Based on $343,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202689%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
1,405
Median age
39
Family households
85%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
15
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
26
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Macarthur.
Local schools for Macarthur
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Fadden Primary School
Caroline Chisholm School
Gilmore Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Macarthur.
- What is the median house price in Macarthur?
- The median house price in Macarthur, ACT 2904 is $940,000. The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Macarthur postcode?
- Macarthur is in the 2904 postcode, in ACT, in the Tuggeranong region.
- 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, Erindale Centre.
- What is the population of Macarthur?
- Macarthur has approximately 1,405 residents. The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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