Macarthur at a glance
Median house
$940,000
Median unit
$343,440
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
1,405
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Macarthur.
The postcode for Macarthur is 2904 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Macarthur is $940,000.
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.
Day to day
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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
1,405
Median age
39
Family households
85%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $940,000 on a typical sale, in line with the the ACT median. 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.
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
$343,440
1,405
Median age: 39
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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 (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.
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.
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.
- What is the Macarthur postcode?
- Macarthur is in the 2904 postcode, in ACT, in the Tuggeranong region.
- Where is Macarthur?
- Macarthur is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2904. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, 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?
- The population of Macarthur is approximately 1,405 (2021 Census). 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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