Browse property in Macarthur

Overview

Macarthur lies in Canberra’s Tuggeranong district, north of Isabella Drive and bordered by Fadden and Gilmore. Gazetted in 1982 and settled a year later, the 1.27 km² suburb is home to 1,405 residents (2021 Census) with a median age of 39, slightly above the ACT average. Residents enjoy a median weekly individual income of $1,334 and a household income of $3,037, while the median monthly mortgage payment sits at $2,200, reflecting a stable mix of family homes.

Local lifestyle is anchored by the Wanniassa Hills nature reserve and a dedicated horse‑holding paddock, offering easy access to walking and equestrian activity. Families benefit from the Macarthur Child Care Centre on Carson Street and the nearby Macarthur Scout Group hall, while several ACTION bus routes (74, 75, 76) run along Coyne Street to Tuggeranong Town Centre and Erindale Centre, providing convenient public transport. The suburb’s street names honour the wool industry, echoing its namesake John Macarthur.