Macnamara at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
47.4k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Macnamara.
The postcode for Macnamara is 2615 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
Macnamara (2615) sits in the Cotter - Namadgi region of the ACT.
Macnamara has roughly 47,356 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Macnamara 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 Macnamara's population at 47,356, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
47,356
Median age
36
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$357/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
47,356
Median age: 36
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
80
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Macnamara.
Local schools for Macnamara
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Government School Catchment
Macgregor Primary School
Kingsford Smith School
Cranleigh School
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Frequently asked
About Macnamara.
- What is the Macnamara postcode?
- Macnamara is in the 2615 postcode, in ACT, in the Cotter - Namadgi region.
- Where is Macnamara?
- Macnamara 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 Macnamara?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $357.
- What schools are in Macnamara?
- There are 20 schools serving Macnamara on this page, including Macgregor Primary School, Kingsford Smith School, St Thomas Aquinas Primary School.
- How walkable is Macnamara?
- Macnamara has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 80, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Macnamara?
- Macnamara is close to Macgregor, Holt, Kippax Centre, Kippax, Strathnairn.
- What is the population of Macnamara?
- The population of Macnamara is approximately 47,356 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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