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Higher Macdonald Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Higher Macdonald Compares
Higher Macdonald vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Higher Macdonald | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $762 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,142 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 55 | 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.
Higher Macdonald is a locality 77 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, Higher Macdonald has a population of 20 with a median age of 55. The median weekly household income is $762, below the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 4 (20.0% of residents).
Housing in Higher Macdonald includes a median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,142, 5 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, Higher Macdonald scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Higher Macdonald is part of the Hawkesbury statistical area in New South Wales.
Higher Macdonald Details
| Postcode | 2775 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 20 |
| Median Age | 55 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $762/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $450/week |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,142 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 87.0 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (20.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.212995 |
| Longitude | 150.9310981 |
| Distance from Sydney | 77 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury |
| Area (SA3) | Hawkesbury |
| Local Government | Hawkesbury |
| Federal Electorate | Macquarie |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 4 (20.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 6 (30.0%) |
| 65+ years | 3 (15.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 6 (30.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Suburbs Near Higher Macdonald
Same Postcode (2775)
More Higher Macdonald Data
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.