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Macarthur

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📍 Macarthur, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,405▼ -3.8%since 2011Median age39 yrs▲ +2.6%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.9%People aged 65 and over16.0%Children under 1521.4%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–46464

Age structure

In Macarthur, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)27.5%
Young adults (25–44)25.1%
Children (0–14)21.4%
Seniors (65+)16.0%
Youth (15–24)9.8%

Marital status

In Macarthur, the largest group is Married at 61%, followed by Never married (26%) and Divorced (7%).

  • Married61%
  • Never married26%
  • Divorced7%
  • Separated3%
  • Widowed3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In Macarthur, the largest group is Australia at 90%, followed by England (5%) and India (2%).

Australia82.6%
England4.5%
India1.7%
South Africa0.9%
New Zealand0.7%
Philippines0.7%
Vietnam0.4%
China0.3%

Language

People using another language at home8.9%

Language used at home

In Macarthur, the largest group is English only at 96%, followed by Greek (1%) and Arabic (1%).

English only90.0%
Greek1.2%
Arabic0.6%
Mandarin0.4%
Punjabi0.4%
Hindi0.4%
Vietnamese0.4%
Cantonese0.3%

Religion

People with no religion40.7%

Religious affiliation

In Macarthur, the largest group is Christianity at 55%, followed by No religion (42%) and Islam (1%).

  • Christianity55%
  • No religion42%
  • Islam1%
  • Other religions1%
  • Hinduism1%
  • Buddhism1%

Education

Completed Year 1277.6%

Highest year of school

In Macarthur, the largest group is Year 12 at 79%, followed by Year 10 (13%) and Year 11 (5%).

Year 1277.6%
Year 1012.8%
Year 115.1%
Year 9 or below3.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,334▲ +29.1%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$3,037▲ +11.3%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$3,232▲ +16.6%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week26.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week47.7%

Household income distribution

In Macarthur, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 32%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and $3,000–$3,999 (21%).

$4,000 or more28.7%
$1,500–$2,99926.2%
$3,000–$3,99919.1%
$650–$1,49912.9%
Under $6503.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.1%People with a mental health condition8.9%People needing help with daily activities3.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Macarthur, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Mental health (18%).

Arthritis10.2%
Asthma9.0%
Mental health8.9%
Other condition8.9%
Diabetes4.1%
Cancer3.8%
Heart disease3.7%
Lung condition0.8%
Stroke0.5%
Dementia0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.4%People providing unpaid care13.4%People caring for children unpaid38.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.9▼ -6.5%since 2011One-parent families9.7%

Family composition

In Macarthur, the largest group is Couples with children at 67%, followed by Couples without children (23%) and One-parent families (10%).

  • Couples with children67%
  • Couples without children23%
  • One-parent families10%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$520▲ +16.9%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,200→ 0.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting9.8%Homes owned outright42.4%Separate (detached) houses97.3%

How homes are owned or rented

In Macarthur, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 47%, followed by Owned outright (42%) and Rented (10%).

  • Owned with a mortgage47%
  • Owned outright42%
  • Rented10%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Macarthur, the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (3%).

  • Separate house97%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached3%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years30.8%

How people get to work

In Macarthur, the largest group is Car (driver) at 78%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)66.7%
Worked at home11.7%
Car (passenger)5.1%
Bus1.2%
Walked0.5%
Bicycle0.4%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate2.7%Labour-force participation69.6%Employed full-time63.1%

Industries people work in

In Macarthur, the largest group is Public administration & safety at 33%, followed by Health care & social assistance (10%) and Education & training (10%).

Public administration & safety32.5%
Health care & social assistance10.3%
Education & training9.8%
Professional & technical9.5%
Construction8.3%
Accommodation & food5.4%
Retail trade4.7%
Manufacturing3.0%
Transport & warehousing3.0%
Other services2.8%

Occupations people work in

In Macarthur, the largest group is Professionals at 30%, followed by Managers (20%) and Clerical & administrative (18%).

Professionals29.7%
Managers19.5%
Clerical & administrative17.3%
Technicians & trades10.6%
Community & personal service10.2%
Sales workers4.4%
Labourers4.2%
Machinery operators & drivers2.6%

Areas within Macarthur

Macarthur Block 1Macarthur Block 2Macarthur Block 3

Nearby areas

GilmoreFaddenChisholmGowrie (ACT)RichardsonMonashFarrerIsaacs