Moyne Shire Council
Macarthur
Macarthur at a glance
Median house
$475,000
Median unit
$133,920
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
532
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Macarthur.
Macarthur (3286) sits in the Moyne region of Victoria. The median house here is $475,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Macarthur has roughly 532 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Macarthur 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Macarthur's population at 532, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
532
Median age
51
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $475,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $133,920, roughly 72% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $95,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Macarthur on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$475,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $133,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$128/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$475,000
$133,920
532
Median age: 51
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.64% (median rent $150/wk against a $475,000 price tag). Units yield 4.97% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.64%
Based on $475,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.97%
Based on $133,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
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.
7
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.
0
0
0
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
Macarthur Primary School
Branxholme-Wallacedale Community School
Hawkesdale P12 College
© 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, VIC 3286 is $475,000. The median unit price is $133,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Macarthur postcode?
- Macarthur is in the 3286 postcode, in VIC, in the Moyne Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Macarthur?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $128.
- What schools are in Macarthur?
- There are 18 schools serving Macarthur on this page, including Macarthur Primary School, Branxholme-Wallacedale Community School, Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus.
- How walkable is Macarthur?
- Macarthur has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Macarthur?
- Macarthur is close to Warrabkook, Ripponhurst, Byaduk, Broadwater, Knebsworth.
- What is the population of Macarthur?
- Macarthur has approximately 532 residents. The median age is 51.
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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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