Macgregor · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Macgregor

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

High housing costs are a key part of daily life in Macgregor, where typical monthly mortgage payments reach $2,000. The area is dominated by large family homes, with over 90% of the housing stock consisting of separate houses.

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Where Macgregor sits — Median rent (weekly)

$464 ▲ +19.0%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Macgregor — higher than 89% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Macgregor$464
2615, ACT $420
Australian Capital Territory $450
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rent is among the highest for similar areas at $464, which is a little above the national figure. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,000, about the same as the territory average.

$464 ▲ +19.0%

Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $390
  • 2016: $392
  • 2021: $464

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 ▼ -7.7%

Higher than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,167
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Macgregor, $350–$549 is the majority at 60%; $550–$749 is next at 15%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Macgregor, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 48%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (30%) and $3,000 or more (12%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Most residents own their homes with a mortgage, making up 57.6% of households. Those who own their home outright account for 20.7%, which is far below the national figure.

20.3% ▲ +19.8%

Higher than 60% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 17.0%
  • 2016: 21.3%
  • 2021: 20.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

20.7% ▲ +4.8%

Lower than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 19.8%
  • 2016: 18.1%
  • 2021: 20.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Macgregor, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 58%; Owned outright is next at 21%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm here, with 92.3% having three or more bedrooms, far above the territory and national figures. Separate houses make up 90.6% of all dwellings.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

90.6% ▲ +4.9%

Lower than 67% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 86.3%
  • 2016: 81.4%
  • 2021: 90.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

92.3% ▼ -1.5%

Higher than 84% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 93.8%
  • 2016: 91.4%
  • 2021: 92.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Macgregor, Separate house is the majority at 91%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 9%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Macgregor, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 60%; 4 bedrooms is next at 28%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Macgregor [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL80089/macgregor/topic/housing-dwellings