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Macquarie
ACTMacquarie is a growing suburb in ACT with 3,231 residents.
- SA2 code
- 801011020
- State
- ACT
Population
3,231
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+7.5%
3yr: +4.8% · 10yr: +17.3%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$400/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$1,947/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Macquarie (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +4.8%5yr: +7.5%10yr: +17.3%Total: +33.6%
Population grew from 2,419 to 3,231 over 24 years, averaging 1.2% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 9.8%Predominantly detached houses (61.5%), mixed tenure (62% own or mortgage), built for families (44% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Houses 62%
Apartments 24%
776 houses181 townhouses304 apartments
Tenure
Owned 33%
Mortgage 29%
Renting 38%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
145 (11.6%)
2 bed
228 (18.3%)
3 bed
553 (44.4%)
4 bed
270 (21.7%)
5 bed
39 (3.1%)
6+ bed
11 (0.9%)