Macquarie, ACT 2622
Close to everything Canberra offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Urban convenience
- $400/wk Median
- 37.1% Renters
Macquarie Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 3.1k
- Median age
- 37
- Median weekly rent
- $400
- To the CBD
- 7km
- Walkability
- 8.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 3
ABS 2021 Census
Macquarie Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Macquarie is one of Canberra's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 3,104 residents, a substantial 37.1% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $400 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Macquarie
Macquarie Common
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Macquarie Village
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Macquarie
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Macquarie
Real questions renters ask before moving to Macquarie.
What's the community like in Macquarie?
Macquarie has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 3,104, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
Is Macquarie walkable?
Macquarie carries a walkability score of 8.8/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
Is Macquarie a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Macquarie has a 37.1% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
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