Macgregor

MacGregor is a southern suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

MacGregor is a southern suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. At the 2016 census MacGregor had a population of 5,844 people.MacGregor, like its surrounding suburbs, incorporates a very diverse multicultural community.It was previously part of Sunnybank, until the suburb was named in 1967.

Previously part of Sunnybank, the suburb was named by the Queensland Place Names Board on 1 August 1967. The suburb of MacGregor was named after Scottish-born Sir William MacGregor who was the Governor of Queensland from 1909 until 1914. 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. Students wears the red MacGregor tartan as part of their school uniform.At the 2011 census MacGregor had a population of 5,576 people.At the 2016 census MacGregor had a population of 5,844 people.