Macnamara bushfire risk
Of Macnamara’s 676 mapped properties, 0% are in a mapped flood area and 92% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Macnamara’s flood exposure is below the ACT average of 0.1%, and bushfire exposure is above the ACT average of 8.5%.
Where the hazards are in Macnamara
Flood and bushfire areas across Macnamara. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Macnamara
Macnamara sits in the ACT police jurisdiction, which recorded 11,701 reported offences in the 12 months to Dec 2024.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 11,701 total. Figures are for the whole ACT police jurisdiction (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Macnamara
Macnamara is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: URBAN RESIDENTIAL
Check your council’s planning scheme for what this zone allows.
Zone: SUBURBAN
Check your council’s planning scheme for what this zone allows.
Zone: HILLS, RIDGES AND BUFFER AREAS
School catchments in Macnamara
Macnamara can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Development near Macnamara
ACT council approved 4,437 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole ACT council area (not just Macnamara). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 173 Parkwood Road, Macnamara ACT 2615
- 10 Annette Street, Macnamara ACT 2615
- 28 Bermingham Lane, Macnamara ACT 2615
- 2 Max Day Lane, Macnamara ACT 2615
- 16 Jack Cusack View, Macnamara ACT 2615
- 10 Alice Anderson Terrace, Macnamara ACT 2615
- 8 Womersley Lane, Macnamara ACT 2615
- 30 Bob Whan Street, Macnamara ACT 2615
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.