Macarthur, Australian Capital Territory

Macarthur (postcode 2904) is a suburb in the Canberra district of Tuggeranong. The suburb is named after John Macarthur, one of the founders of Australia's Merino wool industry. It was gazetted on 22 March 1982 and first settled in 1983. The wool industry is the theme for street names. The suburb has an area of 1.27 km2. It is next to the suburbs of Fadden and Gilmore, and is located north of Isabella Drive.

Macarthur seen from Tuggeranong Hill; note the Canberra tip in the top right

Macarthur
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Macarthur
Coordinates35°24′21″S 149°07′48″E
Population1,405 (2021 census)
 • Density1,080/km2 (2,800/sq mi)
Established1983
Gazetted22 March 1982
Postcode(s)2904
Area1.3 km2 (0.5 sq mi)
DistrictTuggeranong
Territory electorate(s)Brindabella
Federal division(s)Bean
Suburbs around Macarthur:
Fadden Canberra Nature Park Canberra Nature Park
Fadden Macarthur Canberra Nature Park
Chisholm Gilmore Gilmore
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