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Overview

Macarthur is a compact 1.27‑km² suburb in Tuggeranong, Canberra, settled in 1983 and named after wool pioneer John Macarthur. At the 2021 Census it was home to 1,405 residents, with a median age of 39 years, slightly older than the ACT average. The community enjoys a solid income base (median weekly individual income $1,334 and household income $3,037) and a median monthly housing loan repayment of $2,200, reflecting a mix of owner‑occupied homes and family‑size dwellings.

Living in Macarthur offers easy access to green space and family‑focused facilities. Wanniassa Hills, part of the Canberra Nature Park, lies at the suburb’s edge, alongside a horse‑holding paddock and the local Scout Group hall on Coyne Street. Education and childcare are served by the Macarthur Child Care Centre, rebuilt in 2014, while ACTION bus routes 74, 75 and 76 run along Coyne Street to Tuggeranong Town Centre and Erindale Centre, linking residents to broader services and employment hubs.

Region type mix: Metro 100%.