Macarthur ACT

Postcode 2904 · Unincorporated ACT LGA

Macarthur is a small community in Australian Capital Territory within the Unincorporated ACT local government area (postcode 2904). With a population of 1,405, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $158K per year, with an average household size of 2.9 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Macarthur is $940,000, having grown strongly 5.6% over the past year. The median weekly rent is $520 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,200.

Public transport access includes 1 bus stop. The crime rate in the Unincorporated ACT LGA is low at 1,210 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Macarthur offers a gross rental yield of 2.9%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($940K/$1.0M). The price-to-income ratio of 6.0x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +5.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.9% Low Yield
Price vs State$940K/$1.0M Near Median
Affordability6.0x Affordable
Price Momentum+5.6% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$81,256
Mean Income$88,998
Earners1,026
YoY Change+9.1%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education10/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$940K
5.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$520
POPULATION
1,405
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age39
Household Size2.9
HH Income /wk$3,037
Personal Income /wk$1334
Mortgage /mth$2,200
CRIME (Unincorporated ACT LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)1,210
Total Incidents17
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops1
Data: 2024