Macquarie
ACT 2614 · Unincorporated ACT
3,104 (2021) → 3,250 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Macquarie is a moderate growth suburb in Unincorporated ACT, ACT 2614, about 7km from Canberra CBD. Recent property sales in Macquarie are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 56/100, and is about 113km inland. Macquarie has an overall score of 76/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 47/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.54%), India (2.58%), China (2.45%), Vietnam (1.71%), Philippines (1.1%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.61%), Vietnamese (1.97%), Spanish (1.35%), Arabic (1.22%), Nepali (1.19%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: ACT Policing (suburb-level) · Updated 2024
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1101 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Canberra High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1104
- Macquarie Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1078
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Vincent's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1108
- Weetangera Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1116
- Aranda Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1152
- University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake GinninderraSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1064
- Belconnen High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1074
- St Matthew's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1088
- Radford CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1193
- Hawker Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1121
- Hawker CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1075
- Florey Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1039
- Southern Cross Early Childhood SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1102
- St John the Apostle Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1062
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for ACT. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Macquarie
Is Macquarie safe?
Macquarie has a residential safety score of 47/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,092 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Macquarie from Canberra CBD?
Macquarie is about 6.9 km from Canberra CBD, an estimated 33 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Macquarie?
Macquarie has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1091 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Macquarie?
Macquarie has a transport score of 56/100 and 20 bus stops.