Mcalister at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
31.6k
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Mcalister.
The postcode for Mcalister is 2580 (NSW).
Mcalister (2580) sits in the Wingecarribee region of NSW.
Mcalister has roughly 31,629 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.
Mcalister 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mcalister's population at 31,629, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
31,629
Median age
42
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$272/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
31,629
Median age: 42
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Mcalister.
Local schools for Mcalister
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Government School Catchment
Taralga Public School
Laggan Public School
Crookwell Public School
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Frequently asked
About Mcalister.
- What is the Mcalister postcode?
- Mcalister is in the 2580 postcode, in NSW, in the Wingecarribee region.
- Where is Mcalister?
- Mcalister is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2580, in the Wingecarribee region.
- What is the average rent in Mcalister?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $272.
- What schools are in Mcalister?
- There are 20 schools serving Mcalister on this page, including Taralga Public School, Laggan Public School, Crookwell Public School.
- How walkable is Mcalister?
- Mcalister has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mcalister?
- Mcalister is close to Mount Rae, Wowagin, Myrtleville, Chatsbury, Stonequarry.
- What is the population of Mcalister?
- The population of Mcalister is approximately 31,629 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
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