Macquarie
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Macquarie, ACT 2614.
About Macquarie
Welcome to Macquarie
Macquarie sits in Canberra's Belconnen district, a few kilometres north-west of the CBD and just next door to Belconnen town centre itself. It's a compact, established suburb bordered by Cook, Weetangera, Aranda and Page, giving it that classic inner-Belconnen mix of leafy streets, mature gardens and easy access to one of Canberra's biggest commercial hubs without actually sitting inside it.
With a population of just over 3,100 and a median age of 37, Macquarie tends to appeal to a broad cross-section of buyers and renters — young families upgrading from apartments, professionals wanting proximity to Belconnen and the city, and long-term residents who've watched the suburb mature since its development in the 1960s and 70s. It's a suburb built for convenience rather than spectacle, and that's very much part of its appeal.
Lifestyle & dining
Because Macquarie is so close to Belconnen town centre, residents get the best of both worlds: a quiet, low-key residential setting at home, and a short drive or ride to Westfield Belconnen's restaurants, cafes and cinemas when they want more going on. Local life revolves around neighbourhood ovals, walking tracks and the everyday rhythms of a settled suburb, while the surrounding Belconnen district fills in the gaps for dining out, entertainment and larger-scale shopping.
Shopping
Macquarie doesn't have a large retail strip of its own, but that's rarely an issue given its position right next to Belconnen, one of Canberra's major town centres. Westfield Belconnen provides full-line supermarkets, fashion retailers, homewares and dining options, while smaller local shops in neighbouring Aranda and Cook cover day-to-day essentials for residents who'd rather not drive far.
Getting around
Macquarie's location just off Belconnen Way and close to the Coulter Drive and Caswell Drive corridors makes for straightforward access into both Belconnen and the city. Bus services connect the suburb to the Belconnen interchange, a key hub for onward travel across Canberra, including rapid routes toward Civic. The suburb's internal streets are quiet and residential, which suits families and those who prefer a calmer pace away from the arterial roads that ring it.
Schools & families
Macquarie Primary School serves the suburb directly, giving younger families a genuine walk-to-school option, while Canberra High School caters to older students nearby. The mix of established homes, nearby parks and proximity to Belconnen's services makes Macquarie a practical choice for families who want space without moving too far from the CBD.
Housing & architecture
Housing stock in Macquarie reflects its mid-to-late-20th-century development, with many original brick homes on generous blocks alongside more recent townhouse and unit developments. Current listings show a fairly even split across the market — 41% apartments or units, 37% houses and 22% townhouses — meaning buyers and renters have a genuine choice of dwelling types rather than a suburb dominated by one style.
The property market
Macquarie's median house price currently sits at $901,000, with units and apartments considerably more affordable at a median of $560,000, and median rent across the suburb at $680 per week. House price growth has eased slightly over the past year, down 1.0%, which reflects broader softening in parts of the Canberra market rather than anything suburb-specific. For buyers, that slight pullback, combined with the varied dwelling mix, makes Macquarie worth a look for those wanting established-suburb character at prices that remain more accessible than some of Belconnen's newer, higher-density pockets.
Market snapshot
Macquarie property market
Median sale price
$901k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$680
per week
Gross rental yield
3.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$735k
Median
$901k
Premium
$1.18m
Days on market
61
Auction clearance
71%
Sold this year
32
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth -1.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Macquarie by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Macquarie, ACT 2614.
Population
3,104
residents (2021)
Median age
37
years
Household income
$1,947
median, per week
Median rent
$400
per week
Median mortgage
$2,000
per month
Mortgage / income
24%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Macquarie
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Macquarie
$349k
5/117 Redfern Street
Sold ~July 2026
$355k
58/20 Bindubi Street
Sold ~July 2026
$350k
63/27 Wiseman Street
Sold ~July 2026
$896k
18 Castlereagh Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$769k
13B Liverpool Street
Sold ~June 2026
$650k
10/46 Catchpole Street
Sold ~June 2026
$879k
9/64 Arndell Street
Sold ~June 2026
$395k
56/4 Henshall Way
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Macquarie suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Macquarie?
The median house price in Macquarie, ACT is $901k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have fallen about 1.0%.
How much is rent in Macquarie?
The median weekly rent in Macquarie is around $680 per week.
Is Macquarie a good place to live?
Macquarie is a residential suburb in the Belconnen district of Canberra, located within the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Macquarie is an established residential suburb in ACT, with a population of around 3,104 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Macquarie?
Macquarie has a population of 3,104 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 37.
What schools are in Macquarie?
There are 2 schools in or near Macquarie, including Macquarie Primary School and Canberra High School.
How long do homes take to sell in Macquarie?
Properties in Macquarie take around 61 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 71%.
How much do you need to buy in Macquarie?
Entry-level properties in Macquarie start around $735k, while premium homes reach $1.18m.
What suburbs are near Macquarie?
Suburbs near Macquarie include Cook, Weetangera, Aranda, Page and Belconnen.
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