Upper Macdonald at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
42
Median age 61
The brief
What to know about Upper Macdonald.
The postcode for Upper Macdonald is 2775 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Upper Macdonald (2775) sits in the The Hills region of NSW.
Upper Macdonald has roughly 42 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Upper Macdonald 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.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 16 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Upper Macdonald's population at 42, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
42
Median age
61
Family households
67%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$251/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
42
Median age: 61
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Upper Macdonald.
Local schools for Upper Macdonald
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Government School Catchment
Macdonald Valley Public School
Wisemans Ferry Public School
Maroota Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Upper Macdonald.
- What is the Upper Macdonald postcode?
- Upper Macdonald is in the 2775 postcode, in NSW, in the The Hills region.
- Where is Upper Macdonald?
- Upper Macdonald is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2775. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the The Hills region.
- What is the average rent in Upper Macdonald?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $251.
- What schools are in Upper Macdonald?
- There are 20 schools serving Upper Macdonald on this page, including Macdonald Valley Public School, Wisemans Ferry Public School, Maroota Public School.
- How walkable is Upper Macdonald?
- Upper Macdonald has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Upper Macdonald?
- Upper Macdonald is close to St Albans, Higher Macdonald, Perrys Crossing, Wrights Creek, Central Macdonald.
- What is the population of Upper Macdonald?
- The population of Upper Macdonald is approximately 42 (2021 Census). The median age is 61.
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Sources cited
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