Suburbs Central Macdonald

New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Central Macdonald NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Central Macdonald, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Central Macdonald NSW is 49 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Central Macdonald is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Central Macdonald is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Central Macdonald has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Central Macdonald has a population density of 3.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Central Macdonald is $2,400.

There were 2 recorded offences in Central Macdonald in 2023-24, a rate of 41 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

Central Macdonald Map

📍
Loading map…

📍 Central Macdonald, New South Wales — 33.3358°S, 150.9732°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (1)

Central Macdonald Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Central Macdonald Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$725/wk
$37,700 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
👤
Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$2,400/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Central Macdonald Demographics

Gender Split

Male 59.1% (26) Female 40.9% (18)

Population Density

3.8
people per km²
49 people · 12.9 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,374
Family income/wk

Central Macdonald Age Distribution

0-4
15-19
35-39
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Central Macdonald Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
46.2% 6 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
53.8% 7 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Central Macdonald Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Central Macdonald Religion

No Religion
50.0%
Catholic
27.3%
Anglican
11.4%
Not stated
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Central Macdonald Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Central Macdonald Employment

💼
Employed full-time
45.2% 14 people
⏰
Employed part-time
22.6% 7 people
🏠
Not in labour force
32.3% 10 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Central Macdonald Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
42.1%
Bachelor Degree
26.3%
Postgraduate Degree
15.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Central Macdonald Occupation

Professionals
84.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Central Macdonald Field of Study

Health
22.7%
Management & Commerce
22.7%
Society & Culture
22.7%
Engineering
18.2%
Agriculture & Environment
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Central Macdonald Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Central Macdonald Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
20.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
20.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
20.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Central Macdonald Marital Status

💍
Married
54.8% 17
📋
Divorced
9.7% 3
🕊️
Widowed
9.7% 3
👤
Never married
25.8% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Central Macdonald Ancestry

Australian
46.6%
English
27.6%
Other
8.6%
German
6.9%
Irish
5.2%
Scottish
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Central Macdonald School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
66.7%
Primary — Government
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Central Macdonald Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Central Macdonald Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
30.6% 11
—
Not a volunteer
69.4% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Central Macdonald Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Central Macdonald How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
83.3%
Did not go to work
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Central Macdonald Car Ownership

1 vehicle
36.0%
2 vehicles
12.0%
3 vehicles
24.0%
4+ vehicles
28.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Central Macdonald Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
19.0%
2 bedrooms
14.3%
3 bedrooms
38.1%
4 bedrooms
14.3%
6+ bedrooms
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Central Macdonald Population Mobility

10.4%
moved in the last year
28.9%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Central Macdonald Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
83
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Central Macdonald Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Central Macdonald Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.1%
$150-$299/wk
12.1%
$400-$499/wk
27.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
21.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Central Macdonald Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
55.6%
Couple — no children
33.3%
Couple — no children under 15
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Central Macdonald Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
8.3% 3
—
Did not provide
91.7% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Central Macdonald Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Central Macdonald When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
6
2001–2010
6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Central Macdonald Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
7.7%
5–14 hours
15.4%
15–29 hours
28.2%
30+ hours
17.9%
Did not do domestic work
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Central Macdonald Household Size

1 person
21.1%
2 persons
26.3%
3 persons
26.3%
5 persons
26.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Central Macdonald Where Residents Moved From

Same address
43
Moved from NSW
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Central Macdonald Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Central Macdonald Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 2 total

Property Damage
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Central Macdonald Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1020
avg ICSEA score
13
total students
Macdonald Valley Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 13 students
1020
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

View all schools in Central Macdonald with map →

Central Macdonald Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,812/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Central Macdonald

≈ $7,852/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,562/wk
Rent share 13.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Finley
Income: $636/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $75/wk
Holbrook
Income: $628/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $65/wk
Lockhart
Income: $600/wk Rent: $195/wk Save: $55/wk
Dunedoo
Income: $585/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk
Cootamundra
Income: $587/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $30/wk
Coonabarabran
Income: $594/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $40/wk
Moonbi
Income: $660/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $30/wk
Corowa
Income: $634/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

Central Macdonald vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Steeple Flat
Pop: 25 Income: $459/wk
Blue Nobby
Pop: 25 Income: $900/wk
Boolcarroll
Pop: 25 Income: $1,624/wk Rent: $175/wk
Chichester (NSW)
Pop: 25 Income: $487/wk Rent: $230/wk
Cobbora
Pop: 25 Income: $474/wk Rent: $190/wk
Cockwhy
Pop: 25 Income: $1,187/wk

Compare Central Macdonald

Central Macdonald vs Steeple Flat →Central Macdonald vs Blue Nobby →Central Macdonald vs Boolcarroll →Central Macdonald vs Chichester (NSW) →

Frequently Asked Questions About Central Macdonald

What is the population of Central Macdonald NSW?

The population of Central Macdonald NSW is 49 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Central Macdonald?

The median personal income in Central Macdonald NSW is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $2,374 per week.

How much is rent in Central Macdonald?

Median rent in Central Macdonald NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 13.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Central Macdonald?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Central Macdonald NSW is $2,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Central Macdonald?

The median age in Central Macdonald NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Central Macdonald a good suburb to live in?

Central Macdonald is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 49.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Explore More

📊 Australian Average Salary 🏘️ Australian House Prices 🌆 Sydney Cost of Living

Looking for schools, childcare centres, and playgrounds in this area? See kid.com.au for family facilities data.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10874. All dollar figures in AUD.