Macgregor (ACT), ACT 2693
A well-connected Canberra pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Urban convenience
- $464/wk Median
- 20.3% Renters
Macgregor (ACT) Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 7k
- Median age
- 34
- Median weekly rent
- $464
- To the CBD
- 13.6km
- Walkability
- 8.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 3
ABS 2021 Census
Macgregor (ACT) Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Work & Connectivity
Good fibre coverage and a growing number of co-working spaces make this a popular choice for renters working from home.
Arts & Culture
A modest but genuine arts scene — a community gallery, the odd pop-up exhibition, and a local hall that hosts markets and events.
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Macgregor (ACT) is one of Canberra's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 7,049 residents, a solid minority 20.3% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $464 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Macgregor (ACT)
Macgregor (ACT) Reserve
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Macgregor (ACT) Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Macgregor (ACT)
Real questions renters ask before moving to Macgregor (ACT).
How far is Macgregor (ACT) from the Canberra CBD?
Macgregor (ACT) is approximately 13km from the Canberra CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Macgregor (ACT) family-friendly for renters?
Macgregor (ACT) has around 3 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $464/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Canberra.
What's the community like in Macgregor (ACT)?
Macgregor (ACT) has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 7,049, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
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