Business categories in Macquarie, ACT

Welcome to Macquarie, ACT

Macquarie is a suburb in the Belconnen, Canberra. It has a population of 2,556. It’s home to Canberra’s only outdoor waterslide.

History

Macquarie was made a division in 1967. It takes its name from Major-General Lachlan Macquarie. He was a Governor of New South Wales. Its streets are named after Governor Macquarie’s peers.

Lifestyle and Entertainment

The population of the suburb is mainly Australian-born. The second most common birthplace is China. The average age of a Macquarie resident is 35. This is one year above Canberra’s average of 34.

The Jamison Centre is the area’s major shopping centre. It has a popular Rotary market every Sunday. Opposite the shopping centre is Big Splash Waterpark. It has Canberra’s only outdoor water slide. It is one of the few public swimming pools in Canberra.

The suburb has two schools: Macquarie Primary School and Canberra High School. The primary school was the first school in Belconnen.