Macgregor suburb profile
Macgregor is a well-established suburb located approximately 13km south of Brisbane's CBD, known for its family-friendly atmosphere and convenient amenities. The suburb offers a mix of residential options, including spacious homes and modern apartments, catering to diverse lifestyles. Macgregor is home to the popular Westfield Garden City shopping centre, providing a wide range of retail, dining, and entertainment options. The area boasts excellent public transport links, with easy access to major roads and bus services. With its proximity to Griffith University and various parks, Macgregor is a desirable location for students, families, and professionals alike.
Macgregor property market performance
Current median dwelling price$960,750Past 3 months
Property growth+10.6%Past 12 months
Macgregor’s property market has shown robust growth over the past 12 months, with house values increasing by 11.7% and unit values rising by 9.4%. Despite the absence of current median prices, the area has seen a modest number of transactions, with 9 houses and 3 units sold in the past year.
Properties in Macgregor are moving relatively quickly, with houses spending a median of 25 days on the market and units just 19 days, indicating strong demand and buyer interest.
The rental market in Macgregor has experienced significant changes, with house rents increasing by 8.3% and unit rents surging by 21.6% over the last 12 months, reflecting a high demand for rental properties in the area.
| Houses | Units | |
|---|---|---|
Median price Past 3 months | N/A | N/A |
Change in value Past 12 months | 11.7% | 9.4% |
Sold Past 3 months | 9 | 3 |
Median days on market Past 12 months | 25 | 19 |
Average rent Past 12 months | $780 | $608 |
Change in rent Past 12 months | 8.3% | 21.6% |
5 year median price trend for houses and units
Macgregor demographics
Macgregor, located in the southern suburbs of Brisbane, is a vibrant community known for its family-friendly atmosphere and convenient access to amenities. With a population of 5,980 and a median age of 34, Macgregor is home to a diverse mix of residents, including young families, professionals, and retirees. The suburb's proximity to major shopping centers, schools, and public transport makes it an attractive location for those seeking a balanced lifestyle.
The suburb's housing landscape is characterized by a mix of ownership and rental options. A significant portion of properties, 38.8%, are owned outright, reflecting a stable community with long-term residents. Meanwhile, 24.6% of homes are owned with a mortgage, indicating a healthy influx of new homeowners. The rental market, comprising 36.6% of properties, caters to those seeking flexibility, including students and young professionals.
Family dynamics in Macgregor are diverse, with couple families with children making up 39.9% of the population, closely followed by couple families without children at 40.2%. One-parent families account for 17.2%, highlighting the suburb's inclusive nature. The median total household income of $1,752 per week suggests a comfortable standard of living, supported by the suburb's access to employment opportunities and essential services. Overall, Macgregor offers a welcoming environment for a wide range of residents, making it a desirable place to call home.
Macgregor infrastructure, key developments and investment opportunities
Macgregor benefits from its proximity to major employment and retail hubs, with the recently redeveloped Westfield Garden City nearby providing extensive shopping, dining, and entertainment options that support strong local housing demand.[3] The suburb offers good public transport links and easy access to key arterial roads and freeways, enhancing connectivity to the CBD, universities, and surrounding employment centres, which is a drawcard for both owner-occupiers and investors.[3] Local parks, medical facilities, and community services, including the Macgregor Transport and Main Roads Customer Service Centre on Kessels Road, add to everyday convenience and underpin the suburb’s livability.[3][6]
Ongoing infill development, including higher-density apartments and townhouse projects, is gradually increasing housing supply and diversifying dwelling types, which may place a ceiling on price growth for older stock while supporting values for well-located, modern homes.[2][7] Council planning continues to focus on managing traffic and access along major corridors such as Kessels Road and Mains Road, with any future upgrades likely to improve travel times and further enhance Macgregor’s appeal for commuters and families.[4] At present there are no widely publicised large-scale new schools or hospital projects within the suburb itself, so market dynamics are being driven more by Macgregor’s established amenity, connectivity, and ongoing small to medium-scale redevelopment than by headline megaprojects.[3]
Macgregor rental market trends
The rental market in Macgregor has experienced notable growth, with house rents increasing by 8.3% over the past year to $780 per week, while unit rents have surged 21.6% to $608 per week. This suburb's strong rental demand and strategic location make it an attractive option for both renters and investors seeking promising returns in the Brisbane area.
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How does Macgregor compare to nearby suburbs?
- Median house prices: Macgregor’s median house price is 0.1% higher than Sunnybank’s.
- Median unit prices: Macgregor’s median unit price is 9.2% lower than Upper Mount Gravatt’s.
- House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Macgregor have grown 4.7% higher than in Robertson.
- Unit price growth: Property prices in nearby Upper Mount Gravatt have risen 19.6% more than in Macgregor over the past year.
- Selling speed for houses: Properties in Macgregor are selling 3.8% faster than in Robertson.
- Selling speed for units: Properties in Macgregor are selling 9.5% faster than in Upper Mount Gravatt.
- Investment considerations: In Macgregor, the rental yield for house is 10.6% higher than the Brisbane average, while the rental yield for units is 6.5% lower.
- House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Macgregor have grown 28.3% higher than the average rate of growth across Brisbane.
- Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Macgregor have grown 9.3% lower than the average rate of growth for units across Brisbane.

