MacGregor is a southern suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the , MacGregor had a population of 5,980 people. It is spelt MacGregor, but Macgregor is often seen.

MacGregor State High School opened on 28 January 1969 with nine teachers and 203 students. On 4 November 1973, a tornado struck the school, causing hundred of thousands of dollars' worth of damage and requiring the rebuilding of much of the school.

MacGregor State School opened on 24 January 1972.

Demographics

In the , the population of MacGregor was 5,576, 51.6% female and 48.4% male. The median age of the MacGregor population was 32 years of age, 5 years below the Australian median. Of all people living in MacGregor, 41.9% were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 69.8%; the next most common countries of birth were China 15%, Taiwan 6.3%, India 4.6%, New Zealand 3.3% and Vietnam at 2.3%. 44.4% of people spoke only English at home; the next most popular languages were 20.2% Mandarin, 7.2% Cantonese, 2.7% Vietnamese, 2.3% Korean and 2.2% Greek. The most common religious affiliation was 'No religion' (25.7%); the next most common responses were Catholic 16.2%, Buddhism 10.0%, Anglican 8.4% and Uniting Church 5.7%.

In the , MacGregor had a population of 5,844 people.

In the , MacGregor had a population of 5,980 people.

Education

thumb|MacGregor State School, 2018

MacGregor State School is a government primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at McCullough Street (). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 1,347 students with 94 teachers (83 full-time equivalent) and 59 non-teaching staff (37 full-time equivalent).

MacGregor State High School is a government secondary (7–12) school for boys and girls at Blackwattle Street (). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 1,221 students with 115 teachers (107 full-time equivalent) and 55 non-teaching staff (37 full-time equivalent).

x150px|center|MacGregor suburb panorama, looking from the east.

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File:Au-Qld-Bne-MacGregor suburb Kessels Road Jan-2018.jpg|Kessels Road, looking west.

File:Au-Qld-Bne-MacGregor suburb view towards stadium Jan-2018.jpg|Looking over the suburb towards the sports stadium.

File:Au-Qld-Bne-MacGregor suburb eastern-border Jan-2018.jpg|MacGregor suburb on left of Pacific Motorway.

File:Au-Qld-Bne-MacGregor suburb Angelina-street Jan-2018.jpg|A western-side suburban street.

File:Au-Qld-Bne-MacGregor suburb Lorrimore-street Jan-2018.jpg|An eastern-side suburban street.

File:Au-Qld-Bne-MacGregor suburb StateHighSchool side-entrance Jan-2018.jpg|MacGregor State High School side entrance.

File:Au-Qld-Bne-MacGregor suburb StateHighSchool oval and buildings Jan-2018.jpg|MacGregor State High School oval.

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References

  • MacGregor State School
  • MacGregor State High School
  • Brisbane City Council Suburb Map
  • ourbrisbane.com – MacGregor