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Macnamara

ACT 2615 • Australian Capital Territory

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Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
4.21 km²
Area
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Median Rent
RuralCanberra Region

About Macnamara

Macnamara is a sparsely populated administrative locality on the western fringe of Canberra's Belconnen district, ACT, postcode 2615. Covering approximately 4.2 square kilometres, the 2021 Census recorded zero permanent residents, reflecting the area's character as largely undeveloped or transitional land on the edge of Canberra's urban boundary. The locality is situated west of Charnwood and Holt, near the ACT's border with NSW.

The surrounding Belconnen suburbs offer good community amenities, with the Belconnen Town Centre providing major retail, dining, and community services. The area's western fringes back onto open pastoral land of the ACT rural areas. Transport Canberra buses serve the nearby established suburbs of Holt and Charnwood, though the Macnamara locality itself has no services or infrastructure. A car is essential for any residents in the broader locality boundary.

Macnamara falls under postcode 2615 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ginninderra electorate.

📍 Location

State
Australian Capital Territory
Postcode
2615
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Fenner
State Electorate
Ginninderra
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.22°, 148.98°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
4.21 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited services nearby — Belconnen Town Centre 15-25 min

Commute to Canberra CBD (Civic)

Distance
15 km
By Train
No rail service
By Car (Peak)
20-30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15-22 min

🛣️ Barton Highway and Belconnen Way provide arterial access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Fringe locality with no infrastructure; a car is essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
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Census 2021
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▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Macnamara ACT? +

Macnamara is an administrative locality on the western fringe of Canberra's Belconnen district, encompassing undeveloped land near the ACT-NSW border.

How far is Macnamara from Canberra CBD? +

Macnamara is approximately 15 kilometres west of the Canberra CBD (Civic), about a 20–30 minute drive.

Does Macnamara have public transport? +

There is no direct public transport to Macnamara. Nearby Belconnen suburbs are served by Transport Canberra buses.

What is the population of Macnamara? +

The 2021 Census recorded zero permanent residents in Macnamara, as it is a fringe administrative locality rather than a conventional suburb.

Is Macnamara a good place to live? +

Macnamara is not a conventional residential suburb. The surrounding Belconnen suburbs offer good amenities and are popular with Canberra families.

What is the postcode for Macnamara? +

The postcode for Macnamara is 2615.