Macquarie, ACT: suburb profile

The population of Macquarie ACT is 3,104 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Macquarie is $1,078 per week ($56,056 per year). Median rent in Macquarie is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Macquarie has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Macquarie has a population density of 1,825 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Macquarie is England. The most common religion is No religion (46.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Macquarie is $2,000.

Population
3,104
Census 2021
Median income
$1,078/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$400/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Macquarie vs the typical ACT suburb

The median personal income in Macquarie is $1,078 a week, 10% below the typical ACT suburb ($1,192). That ranks 90th of 109 ACT suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $400 a week, $50 less than the typical ACT suburb. Rent takes 20.5% of the median household income here, against 18.2% in the typical ACT suburb. The median resident is 37, 1 year younger than in the typical ACT suburb (38).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMacquarieTypical ACTDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,078/wk$1,192/wk −10%$766/wk
Household income$1,947/wk$2,414/wk −19%$1,637/wk
Rent$400/wk$450/wk −11%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$2,154/mo −7%$1,733/mo
Median age3738 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.5%18.2% +2.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Macquarie, the typical ACT suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Macquarie Population

3,104 residents at the 2021 Census.

Macquarie Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,078/wk
$56,056 per year
Ranked 798 of 14,663
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
Ranked 1,854 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Macquarie Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,947/wk
Median rent $400/wk
Rent to income 20.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Macquarie against your income

About $8,437 a month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,547/wk
Rent share 20.5%

Macquarie Schools

14
schools nearby
9
government
1097
avg ICSEA score
8,348
total students
Radford College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 2,091 students
1203
ICSEA
Aranda Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 517 students
1159
ICSEA
St Vincent's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 195 students
1117
ICSEA
Weetangera Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 404 students
1117
ICSEA
Canberra High School Government
Secondary · 7-10 · 898 students
1100
ICSEA
Southern Cross Early Childhood School Government
Primary · K-2 · 115 students
1088
ICSEA
St Matthew's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 332 students
1085
ICSEA
St John the Apostle Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 368 students
1077
ICSEA
St Francis Xavier College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,323 students
1070
ICSEA
Macquarie Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 291 students
1070
ICSEA
University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra Government
Secondary · 11-12 · 781 students
1066
ICSEA
Belconnen High School Government
Secondary · 7-10 · 636 students
1066
ICSEA
Florey Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 397 students
1042
ICSEA
Whitlam School Government
Primary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Macquarie, Australian Capital Territory: 35.2505°S, 149.0649°E

Macquarie Schools (14)

People in Macquarie

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (1,526) Female 50.8% (1,576)

Population Density

1,825
people per km²
3,104 people · 1.7 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,530
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.5%
India
2.6%
China
2.4%
Vietnam
1.7%
Philippines
1.1%
Nepal
1.0%
New Zealand
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
2.6%
Vietnamese
2.0%
Spanish
1.4%
Arabic
1.2%
Nepali
1.2%
Hindi
1.0%
Italian
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
31.7%
Australian
31.7%
Irish
11.7%
Scottish
10.8%
Chinese
5.4%
German
3.5%
Italian
3.1%
Indian
2.9%
Australian Aboriginal
2.5%
Vietnamese
2.5%
Dutch
1.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
46.3%
Catholic
16.2%
Anglican
9.1%
Not stated
7.9%
Islam
3.6%
Hinduism
3.3%
Buddhism
3.3%
Christian (other)
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
42.8% 1,113
Separated
3.4% 88
Divorced
8.8% 230
Widowed
5.0% 131
Never married
39.9% 1,037

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
41.1%
Couple: no children
31.8%
Couple: no children under 15
12.2%
One parent: children under 15
8.5%
One parent: no children under 15
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
32.9%
2 persons
31.9%
3 persons
16.4%
4 persons
12.8%
5 persons
4.2%
6+ persons
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Macquarie

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,260 occupied private dwellings in Macquarie at the 2021 Census, 37.1% were rented, 31.9% owned outright and 28.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.7% 21 dwellings
Owned outright
31.9% 402 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
28.7% 361 dwellings
Rented
37.1% 468 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.0% 12 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
81.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
11.8%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
11.6%
2 bedrooms
18.3%
3 bedrooms
44.4%
4 bedrooms
21.7%
5 bedrooms
3.1%
6+ bedrooms
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.9%
$300-$449/mo
1.5%
$450-$599/mo
0.9%
$600-$799/mo
2.2%
$800-$999/mo
4.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
15.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
8.3%
1 vehicle
46.9%
2 vehicles
31.4%
3 vehicles
9.7%
4+ vehicles
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Macquarie

Employment

Employed full-time
43.5% 1,026 people
Employed part-time
18.9% 447 people
Unemployed
3.5% 83 people
Not in labour force
34.1% 804 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
40.6%
Managers
19.9%
Clerical & Administrative
11.7%
Community & Personal Service
10.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.4%
Labourers
4.3%
Sales Workers
2.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.6%
$1-$149/wk
0.3%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
2.0%
$400-$499/wk
6.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
4.1%
$800-$999/wk
4.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.4%
$4,000+/wk
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.7%
$150-$299/wk
5.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.9%
$400-$499/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
7.2%
$800-$999/wk
8.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.9%
$3,500+/wk
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.5%
Did not go to work
12.1%
Car (passenger)
6.8%
Bus
6.4%
Bicycle
3.1%
Walked only
3.1%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.2%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.5%
Other
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
82.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.6%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
38.7%
Postgraduate Degree
24.7%
Certificate III/IV
15.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
11.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
8.3%
Certificate I/II
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Society & Culture
21.9%
Management & Commerce
19.0%
Education
9.8%
Information Technology
9.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
9.4%
Health
8.5%
Engineering
6.8%
Creative Arts
6.3%
Architecture & Building
3.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.0%
Agriculture & Environment
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.8%
Secondary: Government
23.4%
Vocational Education
14.4%
Pre-school
10.7%
Primary: Catholic
8.0%
Secondary: Catholic
3.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
88.2%
Has need for assistance
5.8%
Need for assistance not stated
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
358
Asthma
121
Arthritis
112
Heart disease
76
Diabetes
59
Lung condition
58
Cancer
51
Stroke
38
Kidney disease
25
Dementia
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.2% 321
Did not provide
86.8% 2,115

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
21.6% 526
Not a volunteer
78.4% 1,910

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.7% 17
Current ADF: Reserves
0.7% 16
Previously served
3.4% 84
Never served
95.2% 2,328

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
41.9%
1 child
14.8%
2 children
24.7%
3 children
10.2%
4 children
7.3%
5+ children
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
14
1951: 1960
43
1961: 1970
88
1971: 1980
68
1981: 1990
88
1991: 2000
95
2001: 2010
129
2011: 2015
143
2016
63
2017
53
2018
50
2019
44
2020
29
2021
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

20.7%
moved in the last year
49.3%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,298
Moved from ACT
370
Moved from NSW
88
Moved from VIC
35
Moved from overseas
34
Moved: same area (SA2)
31
Moved from QLD
17
Moved from NT
12
Moved from WA
8
Moved from SA
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.7%
5: 14 hours
35.6%
15: 29 hours
14.0%
30+ hours
7.3%
Did not do domestic work
19.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
95.3%
Step family: no other children
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $1,097/wk Rent: $360/wk $40/wk less rent
Spence (ACT)
Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $375/wk $25/wk less rent
Waramanga
Income: $1,179/wk Rent: $379/wk $21/wk less rent
Richardson
Income: $1,012/wk Rent: $391/wk $9/wk less rent
Holt
Income: $1,041/wk Rent: $396/wk $4/wk less rent
Rivett
Income: $1,113/wk Rent: $322/wk $78/wk less rent
Charnwood
Income: $948/wk Rent: $380/wk $20/wk less rent

Suburbs near Macquarie

The closest suburb to Macquarie is Cook, 1.1 km away.

Cook
1.1 km away · income $1,288/wk · rent $440/wk
Weetangera
1.4 km away · income $1,332/wk · rent $490/wk
Belconnen
1.6 km away · income $1,009/wk · rent $430/wk
Aranda
1.7 km away · income $1,372/wk · rent $530/wk
Page
2.0 km away · income $932/wk · rent $438/wk
Hawker (ACT)
2.6 km away · income $1,169/wk · rent $375/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Macquarie

What is the population of Macquarie ACT?

The population of Macquarie ACT is 3,104 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,825 people per km². Macquarie is ranked #2,353 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Macquarie?

The median personal income in Macquarie ACT is $1,078 per week, or $56,056 per year. The median household income is $1,947 per week. Family income is $2,530 per week. Macquarie is ranked #798 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Macquarie?

Median rent in Macquarie ACT is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Rent represents 20.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Macquarie ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Macquarie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Macquarie ACT is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Macquarie?

The median age in Macquarie ACT is 37 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Macquarie a good suburb to live in?

Macquarie is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 3,104. The median income is $1,078/wk, which is below the typical ACT suburb ($1,192/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 80091. All dollar figures in AUD.