East Ryde vs Macquarie Park
The verdict
Macquarie Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.19M versus $2.59M in East Ryde. Macquarie Park rates higher for transport (93 vs 72). East Ryde is closer to the coast (13.6 km vs 14.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, East Ryde rates higher (100 vs 47/100 in Macquarie Park).
Scores
| East Ryde | Macquarie Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 95 |
| Transport | 72 | 93 |
| Education | 91 | 94 |
| Liveability | 94 | 99 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Ryde | Macquarie Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,522 | 11,071 |
| Median age | 43 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,240 | $1,886 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 59.0% | 74.0% |
| Born in Australia | 71.7% | 29.6% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2 |
Growth: East Ryde High Growth · Macquarie Park High Growth
Property
| East Ryde | Macquarie Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.59M | $2.19M |
| Median unit price | $1.94M | $885K |
| House price YoY | -3.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $995 | $995 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 55 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| East Ryde | Macquarie Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 47 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 40 | 199 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 40 | 117 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 79 | 406 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,071 | 8,951 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Ryde | Macquarie Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,110 | 1,017 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Ryde · Macquarie Park
Transport
| East Ryde | Macquarie Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 72 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 77 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.2 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| East Ryde | Macquarie Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 48 |
| Parks | 4 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.6 km | 14.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.6 km | 12.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.5 km | 3.9 km |
Population & growth
| East Ryde | Macquarie Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,522 | 11,071 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,667 | 13,309 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,511 | 23,560 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 4.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, East Ryde or Macquarie Park?
East Ryde has the higher residential safety score (East Ryde 100/100 vs Macquarie Park 47/100).
Which is more affordable, East Ryde or Macquarie Park?
Macquarie Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.19M versus $2.59M.
Which has better schools, East Ryde or Macquarie Park?
East Ryde has a higher average school ICSEA (East Ryde 1110 vs Macquarie Park 1017; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, East Ryde or Macquarie Park?
Macquarie Park has the higher transport score (East Ryde 72/100 vs Macquarie Park 93/100).
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