ACT · 2904

Macarthur

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Macarthur, ACT 2904.

Macarthur, ACT 2904

About Macarthur

Welcome to Macarthur

Macarthur is a suburb in the Canberra district of Tuggeranong. The suburb is named after John Macarthur, one of the founders of Australia's Merino wool industry. It was gazetted on 22 March 1982 and first settled in 1983. The wool industry is the theme for street names. The suburb has an area of 1.27 km2. It is next to the suburbs of Fadden and Gilmore, and is located north of Isabella Drive.

Market snapshot

Macarthur property market

Median price ranks #1,038 of 3,797 suburbs · pricier than 73%

Median sale price

$1.11m

House · 4 bed

Median rent

per week

Gross rental yield

annual rent ÷ sale price

Typical price range

Entry

$914k

Median

$1.11m

Premium

$1.44m

Days on market

Auction clearance

77%

Sold this year

19

Median sold price trend · House 4 bed

Compound growth -0.2% / yr over 4 yrs

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Macarthur, ACT 2904.

Population

1,405

residents (2021)

Median age

39

years

Household income

$3,037

median, per week

Median rent

$520

per week

Median mortgage

$2,200

per month

Mortgage / income

17%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Recent results

Recently sold in Macarthur

$1.18m

51 Coyne Street

house4 bd · 3 ba · 2 car

Sold ~June 2026

$1.09m

136 Jackie Howe Crescent

house1 ba · 4 car

Sold ~June 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

Explore the area

Properties & amenities in Macarthur

Loading map…

Compare the area

Price map around Macarthur

Every listing for sale near Macarthur, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.

CheaperPricier
MacarthurNearby suburbs

Loading price map…

Common questions

Macarthur suburb FAQ

What is the median property price in Macarthur?

The median house price in Macarthur, ACT is $1.11m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 13.3%.

Is Macarthur a good place to live?

Macarthur is a suburb in the Canberra district of Tuggeranong. Macarthur is an established residential suburb in ACT, with a population of around 1,405.

What is the population of Macarthur?

Macarthur has a population of 1,405 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 39.

How much do you need to buy in Macarthur?

Entry-level properties in Macarthur start around $914k, while premium homes reach $1.44m.

What suburbs are near Macarthur?

Suburbs near Macarthur include Gilmore, Fadden, Chisholm, Hume and Gowrie.