It is classified together with the kangaroos, wallaroos and several species of wallaby in the genus "Macropus", and in the subgenus "Notomacropus" with the other wallabies, all of which have a facial stripe.
It is classified together with the kangaroos and larger wallabies in the genus "Macropus". Within this, it is placed in the subgenus "Notomacropus" along with several species of wallaby, all of which have a facial stripe.