Glenfield vs Macquarie Fields
The verdict
Macquarie Fields is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.15M in Glenfield. Glenfield rates higher for transport (90 vs 75). Glenfield has a shorter estimated CBD commute (70 vs 107 min). On the separate residential safety score, Glenfield rates higher (55 vs 46/100 in Macquarie Fields).
Scores
| Glenfield | Macquarie Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 69 |
| Transport | 90 | 75 |
| Education | 64 | 54 |
| Liveability | 73 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glenfield | Macquarie Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,536 | 14,023 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,070 | $1,374 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.7% | 37.4% |
| Born in Australia | 46.0% | 52.5% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Glenfield High Growth · Macquarie Fields Stable
Property
| Glenfield | Macquarie Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.15M | $1.02M |
| Median unit price | $807K | $659K |
| House price YoY | 14.9% | 30.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Glenfield | Macquarie Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 46 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 237 | 264 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 152 | 150 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 579 | 806 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 23,984 | 10,190 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glenfield | Macquarie Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 7 |
| Government | 6 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 981 | 961 |
See the full school list on each profile: Glenfield · Macquarie Fields
Transport
| Glenfield | Macquarie Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 75 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 51 | 99 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 70 | 107 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 120 m | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Glenfield | Macquarie Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 5 |
| Parks | 15 | 37 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.9 km | 21.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 30.9 km | 31.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.7 km | 8.7 km |
Population & growth
| Glenfield | Macquarie Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,536 | 14,023 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,697 | 14,306 |
| Projected 2041 | 17,430 | 14,408 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.38% | 0.50% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glenfield or Macquarie Fields?
Glenfield has the higher residential safety score (Glenfield 55/100 vs Macquarie Fields 46/100).
Which is more affordable, Glenfield or Macquarie Fields?
Macquarie Fields is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.15M.
Which has better schools, Glenfield or Macquarie Fields?
Glenfield has a higher average school ICSEA (Glenfield 981 vs Macquarie Fields 961; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Glenfield or Macquarie Fields?
Glenfield has the higher transport score (Glenfield 90/100 vs Macquarie Fields 75/100).
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