Macquarie Hills at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
3,605
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Macquarie Hills.
The postcode for Macquarie Hills is 2285 (NSW).
Macquarie Hills (2285) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW.
Macquarie Hills has roughly 3,605 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Macquarie Hills scores 2/100 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.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Macquarie Hills's population at 3,605, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 13% 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
3,605
Median age
35
Family households
85%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$473/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
3,605
Median age: 35
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Safety
Crime and safety.
97
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 January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Macquarie Hills.
Local schools for Macquarie Hills
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Government School Catchment
Cardiff Public School
Cardiff South Public School
Biddabah Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Macquarie Hills.
- What is the Macquarie Hills postcode?
- Macquarie Hills is in the 2285 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is Macquarie Hills?
- Macquarie Hills is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2285, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Macquarie Hills?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $473.
- What schools are in Macquarie Hills?
- There are 20 schools serving Macquarie Hills on this page, including Cardiff Public School, Cardiff South Public School, Biddabah Public School.
- How walkable is Macquarie Hills?
- Macquarie Hills has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Macquarie Hills?
- Macquarie Hills is close to Lakelands, Cardiff South, Cardiff, Boolaroo, Hillsborough.
- What is the population of Macquarie Hills?
- The population of Macquarie Hills is approximately 3,605 (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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