Higher Macdonald NSW

Postcode 2775 · Hawkesbury LGA

Higher Macdonald is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Hawkesbury local government area (postcode 2775). With a population of 20, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 55. Households earn a median income of $40K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are professionals, machinery operators & drivers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Higher Macdonald is $160,000, having dropped significantly 82.7% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $420. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 13.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,142.

The crime rate in the Hawkesbury LGA is below average at 2,661 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Higher Macdonald offers a gross rental yield of 13.7%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($160K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 4.0x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -82.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield13.7% High Yield
Price vs State$160K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability4.0x Affordable
Price Momentum-82.7% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education9/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage7/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$160K
-82.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
POPULATION
20
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age55
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$762
Personal Income /wk$450
Mortgage /mth$2,142
CRIME (Hawkesbury LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,661
Total Incidents1,828
Data: 2025