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Macarthur suburb profile

Macarthur is a quiet, established suburb in southern Canberra, characterised by tree-lined streets and low-density single-family homes on generous blocks. The housing stock is dominated by original brick homes from the suburb's early development, many of which have been renovated alongside occasional newer infill, giving the streets a settled, domestic feel. It appeals to families and long-term residents who value backyard space and a relaxed pace, while small parks, playgrounds and walking and cycling paths provide everyday outdoor options. The suburb is served by the city bus network and has easy access to major roads, with larger shopping centres and services close by in neighbouring suburbs.

Macarthur property market performance

Macarthur has relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. House values rose a modest 4.2% over the last 12 months.

Sales activity was limited, with four houses recorded as sold in the last 3 months.

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Macarthur demographics

Macarthur is a community of 1,405 people, with a median age of 39 and a median total household income of $3,037 a week, roughly $158,000 a year.

Families make up the bulk of households: couple families with children are the largest group at 52.5%, couple families without children account for 36.4%, and one-parent families represent 11.1%. Together the two couple-family categories comprise 88.9% of reported families.

Homes in Macarthur are overwhelmingly owner-occupied: 42.9% are owned outright and 47.1% are owned with a mortgage, a combined 90.0% owner-occupancy, while 10.0% of homes are rented.

Suburbs near Macarthur

Some popular suburbs near Macarthur include:

How does Macarthur compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Macarthur’s median house price is 19.1% higher than Chisholm’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Macarthur have grown 2.8% higher than in Gowrie.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Macarthur have grown 1.1% higher than the average rate of growth across Canberra.

Choose the right real estate agents in Macarthur

There are 13 real estate agents in Macarthur, but they don’t all deliver the same results.

Some agents have a much stronger presence in the suburb, with just 5 agents handling around 57.9% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in Macarthur typically range from 2.17% to 2.58%. Comparing agents—including what they charge, what’s included, and how they structure their fees—is not only important when choosing an agent, the right structure can help ensure your chosen agent is motivated to achieve the best possible result.

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