Macarthur Square at a glance
Walk score
70
Very walkable
Population
82.5k
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Macarthur Square.
The postcode for Macarthur Square is 2560 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Macarthur Square (2560) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Macarthur Square has roughly 82,543 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Macarthur Square scores 70/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Macarthur Square's population at 82,543, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
82,543
Median age
35
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$323/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
82,543
Median age: 35
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Getting around
Walkability.
70
30
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Macarthur Square.
Local schools for Macarthur Square
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Government School Catchment
Thomas Reddall High School
Ambarvale Public School
Campbelltown Public School
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Frequently asked
About Macarthur Square.
- What is the Macarthur Square postcode?
- Macarthur Square is in the 2560 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Macarthur Square?
- Macarthur Square is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2560. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Macarthur Square?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $323.
- What schools are in Macarthur Square?
- There are 20 schools serving Macarthur Square on this page, including Thomas Reddall High School, Ambarvale Public School, Campbelltown Public School.
- How walkable is Macarthur Square?
- Macarthur Square has a Walk Score of 70 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 30, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Macarthur Square?
- Macarthur Square is close to Englorie Park, Ambarvale, Blair Athol, Glen Alpine, Bradbury.
- What is the population of Macarthur Square?
- The population of Macarthur Square is approximately 82,543 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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