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New South Wales · Postcode 2775
Central Macdonald postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 64 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Central Macdonald at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Central Macdonald vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Central Macdonald | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,812 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,400 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 51 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Central Macdonald is a locality 64 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2775. It falls within the Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury region. The local government area is Hawkesbury.
According to the 2021 Census, Central Macdonald has a population of 49 with a median age of 51. The median weekly household income is $1,812, close to the NSW average.
Housing in Central Macdonald includes a median weekly rent of $250, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,400, with 18 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Central Macdonald scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Central Macdonald is served by Macdonald Valley Public School.
Central Macdonald is part of the Hawkesbury statistical area in New South Wales.
Central Macdonald details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2775 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 49 |
| Median Age | 51 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,812/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $725/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,400 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 12.9 km² |
| Population Density | 4/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 18 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.332 |
| Longitude | 150.975 |
| Distance from Sydney | 64 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury |
| Area (SA3) | Hawkesbury |
| Local Government | Hawkesbury |
| Federal Electorate | Macquarie |
| State Electorate | Hornsby |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 11 (22.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 3 (6.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 7 (14.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 16 (32.7%) |
| 65+ years | 14 (28.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 4 (8.2%) |
| Asthma | 3 (6.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 9 (36.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3 (12.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 13 (52.0%) |
Schools in Central Macdonald
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Central Macdonald. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Central Macdonald
Same Postcode (2775)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.