Lower Macdonald
NSW 2775 • New South Wales
About Lower Macdonald
Lower Macdonald is a small riverside locality in the Hawkesbury district on the Macdonald River near its junction with the Hawkesbury. The 2021 dataset population is 244, reflecting very low-density settlement in a semi-rural valley environment. The area has a dispersed pattern of homes and river-oriented lifestyle properties. Its character is tranquil, bushland-fringe and strongly tied to waterways.
Residents value boating, fishing and nature access, while relying on Wisemans Ferry and larger Hawkesbury centres for most services and employment needs. Transport is predominantly road-based with some river crossings influencing travel patterns. Public transport is limited, so private vehicle use is essential for daily routines. Lower Macdonald appeals to lifestyle residents seeking seclusion within reach of outer Sydney regions.
Lower Macdonald falls under postcode 2775 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hornsby electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Hawkesbury district bus services — Wisemans Ferry and surrounding centres 20-50 min
- Regional connectors — Windsor / Richmond corridors 60-100 min
- School/community transport — Nearby valley localities 20-60 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Most residents rely on private vehicles; public transport involves long feeder trips to rail hubs.
Settlement is dispersed with limited local services, making car travel essential for most trips.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Macdonald Valley Public School ICSEA 1020St Albans Rd
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Lower Macdonald by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Lower Macdonald Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Lower Macdonald" under Suburb