Lower Macdonald
NSW 2775 • New South Wales
About Lower Macdonald
Lower Macdonald is a small riverside locality in the Hawkesbury district on the Macdonald River near its junction with the Hawkesbury. The 2021 dataset population is 244, reflecting very low-density settlement in a semi-rural valley environment. The area has a dispersed pattern of homes and river-oriented lifestyle properties. Its character is tranquil, bushland-fringe and strongly tied to waterways.
Residents value boating, fishing and nature access, while relying on Wisemans Ferry and larger Hawkesbury centres for most services and employment needs. Transport is predominantly road-based with some river crossings influencing travel patterns. Public transport is limited, so private vehicle use is essential for daily routines. Lower Macdonald appeals to lifestyle residents seeking seclusion within reach of outer Sydney regions.
Lower Macdonald falls under postcode 2775 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hornsby electorate.
Location
Property Prices 2025
Median sale prices in Lower Macdonald for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.
Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Hawkesbury district bus services — Wisemans Ferry and surrounding centres 20-50 min
- Regional connectors — Windsor / Richmond corridors 60-100 min
- School/community transport — Nearby valley localities 20-60 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Most residents rely on private vehicles; public transport involves long feeder trips to rail hubs.
Settlement is dispersed with limited local services, making car travel essential for most trips.
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