Upper Macdonald NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Upper Macdonald NSW is 42 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Upper Macdonald is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Upper Macdonald has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. Upper Macdonald has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Upper Macdonald is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Macdonald is $1,800.

There were 1 recorded offences in Upper Macdonald in 2024-25, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Upper Macdonald Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Upper Macdonald Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
61years
23 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,800/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Upper Macdonald Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.1% (24) Female 42.9% (18)

Population Density

0.8
people per km²
42 people · 55.6 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Upper Macdonald Age Distribution

20-24
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Upper Macdonald Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
52.4% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
47.6% 10 dwellings

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

Upper Macdonald Country of Birth

Australia
82.6%
England
17.4%

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

Upper Macdonald Religion

No Religion
50.0%
Anglican
28.9%
Catholic
10.5%
Not stated
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Upper Macdonald Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.5%

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

Upper Macdonald Employment

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Employed full-time
33.3% 9 people
Employed part-time
18.5% 5 people
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Not in labour force
48.1% 13 people

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

Upper Macdonald Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
42.9%
Certificate III/IV
32.1%
Postgraduate Degree
14.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
10.7%

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

Upper Macdonald Occupation

Managers
46.2%
Professionals
30.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
23.1%

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

Upper Macdonald Field of Study

Management & Commerce
42.1%
Health
21.1%
Society & Culture
21.1%
Engineering
15.8%

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

Upper Macdonald Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Upper Macdonald Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
21.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
21.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
21.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Upper Macdonald Marital Status

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Married
32.5% 13
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Divorced
37.5% 15
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Never married
30.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Upper Macdonald Ancestry

English
47.5%
Australian
27.1%
Scottish
11.9%
Other
8.5%
Irish
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Upper Macdonald School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Upper Macdonald Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
14.6% 12
No need for assistance
85.4% 70

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

Upper Macdonald Volunteering

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Volunteer
51.4% 19
Not a volunteer
48.6% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Upper Macdonald Monthly Mortgage Repayments

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

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Upper Macdonald How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
58.8%
Walked only
41.2%

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

Upper Macdonald Car Ownership

1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
25.0%
3 vehicles
41.7%

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

Upper Macdonald Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
46.7%
3 bedrooms
33.3%
4 bedrooms
20.0%

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

Upper Macdonald Population Mobility

13.9%
moved in the last year
27.0%
moved in the last 5 years
64.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Upper Macdonald Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
86
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Upper Macdonald Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
7
Diabetes
4
Mental health
3

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

Upper Macdonald Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$500-$649/wk
17.4%
$650-$799/wk
13.0%
$800-$999/wk
21.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
30.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Upper Macdonald Family Structure

Couple — no children
64.3%
Couple — no children under 15
17.9%
One parent — no children under 15
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Upper Macdonald Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.1% 4
Did not provide
88.9% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Upper Macdonald Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Upper Macdonald When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5

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

Upper Macdonald Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
11.1%
5–14 hours
47.2%
15–29 hours
19.4%
30+ hours
13.9%
Did not do domestic work
8.3%

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

Upper Macdonald Household Size

1 person
30.0%
2 persons
55.0%
3 persons
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Upper Macdonald Where Residents Moved From

Same address
31
Moved from NSW
5

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

Upper Macdonald Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Upper Macdonald Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2023
2024

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

Upper Macdonald Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,812/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Upper Macdonald

≈ $7,852/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,812/wk
Rent share

Upper Macdonald vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Macdonald

What is the population of Upper Macdonald NSW?

The population of Upper Macdonald NSW is 42 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Upper Macdonald?

The median personal income in Upper Macdonald NSW is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Upper Macdonald?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Macdonald NSW is $1,800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Upper Macdonald?

The median age in Upper Macdonald NSW is 61 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Upper Macdonald a good suburb to live in?

Upper Macdonald is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 42.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14052. All dollar figures in AUD.