Macgregor vs Macnamara

Macgregor (ACT) and Macnamara are neighbouring areas with very different levels of activity. Macgregor (ACT) is a populated hub where 99.9% of homes are within a 10 minute walk of public transport and residents can access a variety of amenities, making it somewhat walkable. In contrast, Macnamara is largely non-residential and car-dependent, with no homes within a 15 minute walk of a school, health services, or groceries.

Both areas are similar in their proximity to the city, with drive times of around 17 to 18 minutes. They also share a similar level of school advantage. While Macgregor (ACT) has far more public transport stops and a larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, Macnamara has schools with a well higher average size.