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Macarthur, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Macarthur is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 519. Elevation: 279 ft (85 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
519 Population 0/sq mi density
279 ft Elevation 85 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
29.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$20,753 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$20,753 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$89,000 home value, $445/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population519
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$20,753
Per Capita$20,753
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

A
Home Value$89,000
Rent$445
Ownership92.0%
Housing Units208

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain29.1 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Population519
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Coordinates-38.0339°, 142.0018°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation29.1 inches (739 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,753
Median Age51.0 years

About Macarthur

Macarthur is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 519. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet (85 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Macarthur has a population of 519 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 2,594.8 square miles. The median age is 51.0 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

519
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
51.0yrs
Median Age
31% above Australia avg
2,594.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Macarthur vs Australia Average

The median household income in Macarthur is $20,753, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,753 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $399, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 49 business establishments.

Income: Macarthur vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$20,753
72% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,753
Avg Weekly Wage$399

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)49

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Macarthur is $89,000, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $445 (62% below the national average of $1,163). 92.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 208 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$89,000
68% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$445
62% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership92.0%
Owner-Occupied92.0%
Renter-Occupied8.0%
Housing Units208

Property Tax

Macarthur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above Australia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area2,594.8 sq mi (6,720.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-38.0339°N, 142.0018°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
23% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 1, 2011.

Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 71 km
Jan 5, 2002 44 km S of Moorak, Australia M3.6 118 km
Feb 6, 1999 44 km S of Moorak, Australia M3.6 121 km
Jun 30, 2005 59 km S of Port Fairy, Australia M3.5 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 53 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
February 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in
July 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in Wettest
September 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in

Macarthur has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 48°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Macarthur

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Macarthur Primary School
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Radio Stations near Macarthur

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Monuments in Macarthur

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Spring Creek School Site

Golf Courses in Macarthur

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Macarthur Golf Club

Airports Near Macarthur

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamilton AirportHLTMedium Airport
Portland AirportPTJMedium Airport
Branxholme AirportSmall Airport
Casterton AirportSmall Airport
Chatsworth AirportSmall Airport
Coleraine AirportSmall Airport
Mount William AirportSmall Airport
Port FairySmall Airport
Victoria Valley AirportSmall Airport
Warrnambool AirportWMBSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Macarthur

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Budj Bim Cultural LandscapeCultural2019

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Macarthur

Budj Bim Cultural Landscape
Cultural · inscribed 2019
The Budj Bim Cultural Landscape, located in the traditional Country of the Gunditjmara people in south-eastern Australia, consists of three serial components containing one of the world’s most extensive and oldest aquaculture systems. The Budj Bim lava flows p...

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Macarthur

What is the population of Macarthur?

Macarthur has a population of 519 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 2,594.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Macarthur expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,753, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $89,000 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $445 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Macarthur?

Macarthur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.1 inches.

How is the job market in Macarthur?

The job market in Macarthur is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $399. There are 49 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Macarthur?

The median home value in Macarthur is $89,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $445. The homeownership rate is 92.0%.

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