Macgregor at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
7,049
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Macgregor.
The postcode for Macgregor is 2615 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
Macgregor (2615) sits in the Cotter - Namadgi region of the ACT.
Macgregor has roughly 7,049 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Macgregor scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Macgregor's population at 7,049, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,049
Median age
34
Family households
77%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$464/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
7,049
Median age: 34
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Safety
Crime and safety.
95
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
90
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Macgregor.
Local schools for Macgregor
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Macgregor Primary School
Kingsford Smith School
Cranleigh School
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Frequently asked
About Macgregor.
- What is the Macgregor postcode?
- Macgregor is in the 2615 postcode, in ACT, in the Cotter - Namadgi region.
- Where is Macgregor?
- Macgregor is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2615. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Cotter - Namadgi region.
- What is the average rent in Macgregor?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $464.
- What schools are in Macgregor?
- There are 20 schools serving Macgregor on this page, including Macgregor Primary School, St Thomas Aquinas Primary School, Kingsford Smith School.
- How walkable is Macgregor?
- Macgregor has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 90, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Macgregor?
- Macgregor is close to Macnamara, Kippax Centre, Kippax, Holt, Latham.
- What is the population of Macgregor?
- The population of Macgregor is approximately 7,049 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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