Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Macgregor
4 km²
A much higher proportion of children live in Macgregor than in most other parts of the ACT, making it a noticeably young community. The typical resident is 34, and the area has grown by 28% since 2011. This growth is mirrored by a rise in family incomes and a strong presence of large, detached houses. It is a well-off suburb where high employment rates and professional qualifications define the local character.
Macgregor has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 13 schools serve Macgregor.
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Children under 15 make up 24.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. This contributes to a typical age of 34, making the area noticeably younger than the Australian average of 38.
About 26.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. While many have Australian or English ancestry, there is a notable Indian community, with 4.3% of people born in India.
Language diversity is increasing, with 24.5% of people using a language other than English at home. English remains the main language for 72.6% of residents, followed by Punjabi, Hindi, Mandarin, and Vietnamese.
A little over 42% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 14 points since 2011. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
The community is well-qualified, with 33% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. School leaving is also common, as 74.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far above the national average.
Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical family earning $2,625 a week. This is well above the national figure of $2,120.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.4% of residents. However, only 4.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas.
Unpaid childcare is very common, with 37.5% of people caring for children, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Additionally, 5.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is higher than most areas.
First Nations residents in Macgregor are noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 21. They also see much higher Year 12 completion rates than most similar areas.
Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household. Only 20.2% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure of 25.6%.
The area is dominated by detached houses, which make up 90.6% of homes. These are typically large, with 92.3% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.
Cars are essential here, as 90.6% of homes own at least one vehicle and 68.7% of workers drive to work. Only 2.8% of people commute using public transport.
The community is relatively stable, with 37.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is very strong, with 73.4% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is much lower than most similar areas.
Macgregor is a high-advantage area, scoring an 8 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is larger than about 80% of similar areas.
The area experiences average annual rainfall of 891mm. Minimum temperatures are among the lowest at this level, typically around 7.0 degrees.
While 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is generally not very walkable. Only 18.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is far below the ACT average.