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Macarthur VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Macarthur, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Macarthur VIC is 469 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Macarthur is $614 per week ($31,928 per year). Median rent in Macarthur is $158 per week ($685 per month). Macarthur has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Macarthur has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Macarthur is $819.

There were 8 recorded offences in Macarthur in 2025-25, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (4 offences).

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Macarthur Population

residents (Census 2021)

Macarthur Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$614/wk

$31,928 per year

#6868 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$158/wk

$685 per month

#8171 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$819/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Macarthur Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (238) Female 49.3% (231)

Population Density

1.6

people per km²

469 people · 298.9 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,449

Family income/wk

Macarthur Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Macarthur Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

64.2% 111 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.8% 62 dwellings

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

Macarthur Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Macarthur Religion

No Religion

41.3%

Catholic

13.9%

Anglican

13.5%

Uniting Church

13.0%

Not stated

7.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.8%

Baptist

3.7%

Christian (other)

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Macarthur Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.6%

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

Macarthur Employment

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Employed full-time

35.9% 135 people

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Employed part-time

19.4% 73 people

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Unemployed

2.7% 10 people

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Not in labour force

42.0% 158 people

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

Macarthur Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

28.0%

Bachelor Degree

16.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.8%

Postgraduate Degree

4.2%

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

Macarthur Occupation

Managers

25.8%

Professionals

24.2%

Clerical & Administrative

11.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.7%

Labourers

10.8%

Community & Personal Service

9.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.2%

Sales Workers

2.5%

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

Macarthur Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

22.3%

Health

19.4%

Management & Commerce

16.5%

Engineering

12.6%

Society & Culture

11.7%

Architecture & Building

7.8%

Education

6.8%

Creative Arts

2.9%

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

Macarthur Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Macarthur Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.3%

$1-$149/wk

2.8%

$150-$299/wk

1.7%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

9.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

11.3%

$800-$999/wk

9.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.3%

$4,000+/wk

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Macarthur Marital Status

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Married

48.6% 193

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Separated

5.0% 20

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Divorced

9.3% 37

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Widowed

8.1% 32

👤

Never married

29.0% 115

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Macarthur Ancestry

Australian

35.6%

English

33.1%

Irish

11.1%

Scottish

7.5%

German

3.6%

Other

2.6%

Dutch

1.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.3%

New Zealander

1.1%

South African

1.0%

Filipino

0.7%

Maori

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Macarthur School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.6%

Secondary — Government

18.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

14.7%

Vocational Education

11.6%

Secondary — Catholic

8.4%

Pre-school

7.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.2%

Primary — Catholic

3.2%

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

Macarthur Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.7% 60

✅

No need for assistance

93.3% 836

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

Macarthur Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

31.3% 119

—

Not a volunteer

68.7% 261

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Macarthur Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

12.8%

$300-$449/mo

10.6%

$450-$599/mo

6.4%

$600-$799/mo

29.8%

$800-$999/mo

12.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Macarthur How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.0%

Walked only

7.4%

Did not go to work

7.4%

Car (passenger)

5.1%

Truck

2.8%

Other

2.3%

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

Macarthur Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.7%

1 vehicle

26.3%

2 vehicles

35.5%

3 vehicles

17.7%

4+ vehicles

17.7%

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

Macarthur Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.5%

2 bedrooms

15.3%

3 bedrooms

50.7%

4 bedrooms

25.6%

5 bedrooms

4.9%

6+ bedrooms

2.0%

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

Macarthur Population Mobility

7.6%

moved in the last year

26.6%

moved in the last 5 years

2.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Macarthur Indigenous Population

0.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

898

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Macarthur Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Macarthur Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.5%

$1-$149/wk

5.7%

$150-$299/wk

9.6%

$300-$399/wk

6.4%

$400-$499/wk

7.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

5.4%

$800-$999/wk

12.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.5%

$3,500+/wk

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Macarthur Family Structure

Couple — no children

38.4%

Couple — children under 15

30.9%

Couple — no children under 15

19.5%

One parent — children under 15

6.4%

One parent — no children under 15

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Macarthur Military Service

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Previously served

4.9% 19

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Never served

95.1% 365

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Macarthur Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

18.7% 71

—

Did not provide

81.3% 309

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Macarthur Children Ever Born

No children

31.1%

1 child

9.4%

2 children

29.4%

3 children

19.4%

4 children

8.3%

5+ children

2.2%

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

Macarthur When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2020

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

Macarthur Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.6%

5–14 hours

28.7%

15–29 hours

15.8%

30+ hours

13.2%

Did not do domestic work

19.7%

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

Macarthur Household Size

1 person

31.1%

2 persons

37.3%

3 persons

12.0%

4 persons

12.9%

5 persons

4.8%

6+ persons

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Macarthur Where Residents Moved From

Same address

411

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

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

Macarthur Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.5%

Step family — no other children

7.7%

Blended family — no other children

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Macarthur Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 8 total

Weapons

Assault

Property Damage

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Macarthur Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,059/wk

Median Rent $158/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.9%

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

If you earn X in Macarthur

Your weekly income

≈ $4,589/month

Median rent $158/wk

Left after rent $901/wk

Rent share 14.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Coleraine

Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk Save: $18/wk

Macarthur vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Crossley

Pop: 235 Income: $789/wk Rent: $265/wk

Garfield North

Pop: 236 Income: $837/wk Rent: $387/wk

Gorae

Pop: 236 Income: $841/wk Rent: $460/wk

Lower Norton

Pop: 236 Income: $952/wk Rent: $248/wk

Princetown

Pop: 236 Income: $697/wk Rent: $216/wk

Blampied

Pop: 237 Income: $739/wk Rent: $325/wk

Compare Macarthur (Vic.)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Macarthur

What is the population of Macarthur VIC?

The population of Macarthur VIC is 469 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².Macarthur is ranked #5,129 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Macarthur?

The median personal income in Macarthur VIC is $614 per week, or $31,928 per year.The median household income is $1,059 per week.Family income is $1,449 per week.Macarthur is ranked #6,868 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Macarthur?

Median rent in Macarthur VIC is $158 per week ($685 per month).Rent represents 14.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Macarthur ranks #8,171 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Macarthur?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Macarthur VIC is $819. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Macarthur?

The median age in Macarthur VIC is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Macarthur a good suburb to live in?

Macarthur is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 469.The median income is $614/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21560. All dollar figures in AUD.