Macgregor
ACT 2615 • Australian Capital Territory
About Macgregor
Macgregor is a family-oriented residential suburb in the Belconnen district of Canberra, established in 1972 and located on the western side of Belconnen about 12 kilometres from the CBD. With a population of over 7,000 and a median age of 34, the suburb has a youthful family demographic. It is culturally diverse with Indian, Filipino, Chinese, and Vietnamese communities alongside its Anglo-Australian majority. Named after Sir William MacGregor, Governor of Queensland (1909-14), the suburb features streets named after Australian medical professionals.
Macgregor offers an affordable entry point into the Canberra property market with a strong community atmosphere. The suburb is served by Macgregor Primary School and is close to several secondary schools in the Belconnen area. Kippax Group Centre nearby provides supermarkets, shops, and dining. Green spaces include Macgregor Park and access to nearby Ginninderra Creek corridors for walking and cycling. Families are the primary demographic, drawn by the spacious homes, good schools, and safe suburban environment, with a median household income of $2,344 per week reflecting Canberra's high public service employment base.
Macgregor falls under postcode 2615 and is governed by Unincorporated Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ginninderra electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- R4 — City Centre via Belconnen 35-45 mins
- 43 — Belconnen Interchange 10-15 mins
- 942 — Kippax Centre 5 mins
Commute to Canberra City Centre
🛣️ Canberra has no suburban rail network; buses via Belconnen Interchange are the primary public transport. Light rail Stage 2B to Belconnen is planned.
Typical Canberra suburban layout with separated land uses; Kippax shops are a short drive
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bettington Court
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Ratcliffe Crescent
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Tillyard Drive
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Starke Street
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100 Starke Street
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O'Loghlen Street
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Hirschfeld Crescent
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Copland Drive
Housing 2021 Census
90 state housing + 4 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 306
- 2. England 194
- 3. Philippines 131
- 4. China 85
- 5. New Zealand 84
- 6. Vietnam 70
- 7. Nepal 60
- 8. Bangladesh 53
- 9. Pakistan 50
- 10. Sri Lanka 48
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)