Macquarie Fields vs Macquarie Links
The verdict
Macquarie Fields is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.57M in Macquarie Links. Macquarie Links rates higher for education (67 vs 54). Macquarie Fields is closer to the coast (21.5 km vs 23.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Macquarie Links rates higher (80 vs 46/100 in Macquarie Fields).
Scores
| Macquarie Fields | Macquarie Links | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 80 |
| Transport | 75 | 87 |
| Education | 54 | 67 |
| Liveability | 77 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Macquarie Fields | Macquarie Links | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,023 | 1,455 |
| Median age | 36 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,374 | $3,135 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.4% | 53.8% |
| Born in Australia | 52.5% | 57.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.4 |
Growth: Macquarie Fields Stable · Macquarie Links Moderate Growth
Property
| Macquarie Fields | Macquarie Links | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.02M | $1.57M |
| Median unit price | $659K | $800K |
| House price YoY | 30.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Macquarie Fields | Macquarie Links | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 46 | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 264 | 137 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 150 | 206 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 806 | 275 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,190 | 8,454 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Macquarie Fields | Macquarie Links | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 0 |
| Government | 5 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Macquarie Fields · Macquarie Links
Transport
| Macquarie Fields | Macquarie Links | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 99 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 107 | 74 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 670 m |
Liveability
| Macquarie Fields | Macquarie Links | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 0 |
| Parks | 37 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.5 km | 23.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.8 km | 33.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.7 km | 8.7 km |
Population & growth
| Macquarie Fields | Macquarie Links | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,023 | 1,455 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,306 | 1,494 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,408 | 1,717 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.50% | 0.66% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Macquarie Fields or Macquarie Links?
Macquarie Links has the higher residential safety score (Macquarie Fields 46/100 vs Macquarie Links 80/100).
Which is more affordable, Macquarie Fields or Macquarie Links?
Macquarie Fields is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.57M.
Which has better public transport, Macquarie Fields or Macquarie Links?
Macquarie Links has the higher transport score (Macquarie Fields 75/100 vs Macquarie Links 87/100).
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