Macgregor, Australian Capital Territory — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Macgregor.
| Locality | Macgregor |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.20901 |
| Longitude | 149.01217 |
| Population | 6,696 |
| Density | 1564.5 /km² |
| Area | 4.3 km² |
| Elevation | 558 m |
| Postcode | 2615 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 13 km northwest |
Macgregor is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,696. The locality covers an area of 4.3 km², giving a population density of about 1564.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 558 m above sea level. It lies approximately 13 km northwest of Canberra. Macgregor is located at 35.2090°S, 149.0122°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2615.
Macgregor settles into the rolling contours of the ACT's northern fringe, a landscape where the Australian bushland begins to assert its dominion. It lies 83.1 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 231°T), and is situated 9.6 km west-south-west of Ngunnawal. Here, the earth, a rich ochre under the vast, often brilliant sky, slopes gently towards unseen creeks. Eucalypts, their bark a mosaic of grey and white, stand sentinel, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper that carries on the breeze, a constant, subtle music. The air itself often carries a clean, crisp scent, especially after a rain, a mingling of damp earth and the sharp perfume of native grasses. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast long, painterly shadows, turning the familiar shapes of the hills into something more dramatic, more ancient.
The story of Macgregor is one of gradual development, a quiet expansion from the agricultural roots that once defined this region. While the land here was historically shaped by the rhythms of farming and grazing, its modern character is increasingly defined by its role as a residential hub, drawing families to its leafy streets and accessible amenities. The presence of established parklands and reserves hints at a conscious effort to preserve the natural beauty that drew people to this place in the first place, offering residents pockets of bushland to explore and enjoy. The spirit of Macgregor is one of quiet progress, a neighbourhood finding its footing, its identity still unfolding with each passing season.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Macgregor, Australian Capital Territory with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Macgregor.
Detailed location data for Macgregor includes the postcode (2615), telephone area code (02), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Macgregor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |