Macquarie, Australia
Australian Capital Territory · Australia
Macquarie is a small town in Australian Capital Territory, Australia with a population of 3,104. Elevation: 2,028 ft (618 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Macquarie
Macquarie is a residential suburb in the Belconnen district of Canberra, located within the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Macquarie was gazetted as a division on 22 June 1967 in recognition of Major-General Lachlan Macquarie, a former Governor of New South Wales. Streets in Macquarie are named after contemporaries of Governor Macquarie.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,104 |
| Population Density | 67 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,028 ft (618 m) |
| Coordinates | -35.2513°, 149.0636° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Australian Capital Territory |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.7 inches (832 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.0 inches (3 cm) |
About Macquarie
Macquarie is a small town in Australia (Australian Capital Territory) with a population of 3,104. The city sits at an elevation of 2,028 feet (618 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Macquarie
Macquarie has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (22°C), the coldest is Jul (6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 596 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below Australia avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,028 ft (618 m) |
| Area | 46.4 sq mi (120.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2513°S, 149.0636°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in |
Macquarie has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 41°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (1.8").
Schools in Macquarie
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macquarie Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Canberra High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Macquarie
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIGE! | alternative rock, classic rock | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| ABC AFL | live sports, sports talk | AAC 238 kbps |
Museums in Macquarie
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian War Memorial | ||||
| Calthorpes House | ||||
| Canberra Fire Museum | ||||
| Canberra Museum and Gallery | ||||
| Canberra Railway Museum | ||||
| Canberra Railway Museum | ||||
| Canberra Space Centre | ||||
| Hall School Museum | ||||
| Lanyon Homestead | ||||
| Museum of Australian Democracy | ||||
| National Archives of Australia | ||||
| National Capital Exhibition | ||||
| National Dinosaur Museum | ||||
| National Film & Sound Archive | ||||
| Queanbeyan and District Historical Museum | ||||
| Queanbeyan Printing Museum | ||||
| St Johns Schoolhouse Museum | ||||
| Tuggeranong Schoolhouse Museum |
Libraries in Macquarie
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Heritage Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ACT Public Library Erindale | 0.0 | |||||
| ANU Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ArchivesACT | 0.0 | |||||
| ArchivesACT | 0.0 | |||||
| Belconnen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Black Mountain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Black Mountain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Civic Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Civic Library | 0.0 | |||||
| CSIRO Black Mountain | 0.0 | |||||
| Dickson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dickson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dickson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gungahlin Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hancock Library East Wing | 0.0 | |||||
| Hancock Library West Wing | 0.0 | |||||
| JB Chifley Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kippax Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meg's Toy Box | 0.0 | |||||
| Meg's Toy Box | 0.0 | |||||
| National Centre for Australian Children's Literature | 0.0 | |||||
| National Centre for Australian Children's Literature | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library of Australia | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Senior School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Queanbeyan City Council Library | 0.0 | |||||
| R.G. Menzies Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Research Library of the National Museum of Australia | 0.0 | |||||
| Research Library of the National Museum of Australia | 0.0 | |||||
| School of Art Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School of Art Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Senior Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tuggeranong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woden Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Macquarie
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Food Market | |||||
| Capital Region Farmers Market | |||||
| Capital Region Farmers Market | |||||
| Lanyon Marketplace |
Restaurants in Macquarie
13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Macquarie
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Macquarie
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Macquarie
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Macquarie
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Macquarie
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attitude | ||||
| Attitude |
Stadiums & Teams in Macquarie
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Macquarie
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selwyn Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Macquarie
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Canberra Airport | CBR | Medium Airport |
| Goulburn Airport | GUL | Medium Airport |
| Adaminaby Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bakblok Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bondo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cabramurra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Collector Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Currandooley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gundaroo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hall Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Harden Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wallaroo Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wee Jasper Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Macquarie
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Jamison Centre Post Shop |
Treatment Centers in Macquarie
12 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Pain and Wellness Clinic | ||
| Belconnen Chiropractic Centre | ||
| Belconnen Mall Medical Centre | ||
| Canberra Complementary Health Practice | ||
| Central Outpatients | ||
| Child Health Clinic | ||
| Chiropractic Life | ||
| ICON Cancer Centre Canberra | ||
| Nephrocare Northside Dialysis Clinic | ||
| Orthoclinic Specialist Orthodontics | ||
| QSCAN Bruce | ||
| Western Creek Medical Practice |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Macquarie
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Canberra International Church |
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What is the population of Macquarie?
Macquarie has a population of 3,104 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 67 people per square mile, spread across 46.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Macquarie?
Macquarie has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.7 inches.
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