Upper Macdonald
NSW 2775 • New South Wales
About Upper Macdonald
Upper Macdonald is a small rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, approximately 68 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The locality covers an area of 55.6 square kilometres and recorded a small permanent population of 42 residents in the 2021 Census. The surrounding landscape is typical of Central Tablelands New South Wales country, characterised by broad agricultural land and sparse settlement patterns common to this part of New South Wales.
Upper Macdonald is a quiet, rural locality where residents generally rely on private vehicles for daily needs, with the nearest towns providing access to essential services including groceries, medical facilities, and schools. The community is small and tightly-knit, reflecting the self-sufficient nature of rural life in this part of New South Wales. Outdoor activities such as farming, bushwalking, and exploring the natural landscapes of the region are part of everyday life for those who call Upper Macdonald home.
Upper 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
Bus Services
- No scheduled bus services — N/A N/A
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Upper Macdonald is a remote rural locality; private vehicle is the primary mode of transport
Upper Macdonald has no walkable amenities; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs
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 Upper 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)