Central Macdonald
NSW 2775 • New South Wales
About Central Macdonald
Central Macdonald is a small rural locality in the Hawkesbury Valley region of New South Wales, situated approximately 25 kilometres north of Windsor and roughly 65 kilometres north-west of Sydney within the Hawkesbury City Council area. Covering around 12.9 square kilometres of river valley and hillside country, it had a 2021 Census population of approximately 49 residents. The locality sits within the scenic Macdonald River valley, where the river winds through sandstone country before joining the Hawkesbury River downstream.
Windsor and Richmond are the nearest major service centres in the Hawkesbury region, providing supermarkets, schools, hospitals, and the area's rich colonial heritage. The Macdonald Valley is a popular weekend destination from Sydney, with the Hawkesbury River, the Blue Mountains National Park edges, and the charming historic towns of the Upper Hawkesbury offering outstanding scenic drives and rural character. Central Macdonald suits those seeking a quiet river valley lifestyle within reach of Sydney's north-western suburbs.
Central Macdonald falls under postcode 2775 and is governed by the Hawkesbury Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Robertson, while state elections fall under the Hornsby electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2775
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2775 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2775; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Limited Hawkesbury rural bus services — Windsor 35-50 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Bells Line of Road and Windsor Road provide the main routes; Windsor is the nearest rail and service town
Central Macdonald has no local services; a private vehicle is needed for all daily errands, with Windsor providing the nearest comprehensive facilities.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Macdonald Valley Public School ICSEA 10204568 2120 1331 St Albans Road
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Hawkesbury Local Government Area, which contains Central Macdonald. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)