Macquarie Park vs Marsfield
The verdict
Macquarie Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.19M versus $2.55M in Marsfield. Macquarie Park rates higher for transport (93 vs 77). Macquarie Park is closer to the coast (14.8 km vs 16.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Marsfield rates higher (100 vs 47/100 in Macquarie Park).
Scores
| Macquarie Park | Marsfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 89 |
| Transport | 93 | 77 |
| Education | 94 | 93 |
| Liveability | 99 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Macquarie Park | Marsfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,071 | 12,492 |
| Median age | 31 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,886 | $1,943 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 74.0% | 65.0% |
| Born in Australia | 29.6% | 43.2% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Macquarie Park High Growth · Marsfield High Growth
Property
| Macquarie Park | Marsfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.19M | $2.55M |
| Median unit price | $885K | $1.03M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 1.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $995 | $990 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.1% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 50 |
Median price history
Safety
| Macquarie Park | Marsfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 47 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 199 | 112 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 117 | 40 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 406 | 144 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,951 | 2,185 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Macquarie Park | Marsfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 4 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,017 | 1,131 |
See the full school list on each profile: Macquarie Park · Marsfield
Transport
| Macquarie Park | Marsfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 77 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 77 | 56 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 33 | 55 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Macquarie Park | Marsfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 8 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 48 | 3 |
| Parks | 9 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 14 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.8 km | 16.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.7 km | 14.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Macquarie Park | Marsfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,071 | 12,492 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,309 | 15,018 |
| Projected 2041 | 23,560 | 26,584 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.71% | 4.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Macquarie Park or Marsfield?
Marsfield has the higher residential safety score (Macquarie Park 47/100 vs Marsfield 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Macquarie Park or Marsfield?
Macquarie Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.19M versus $2.55M.
Which has better schools, Macquarie Park or Marsfield?
Marsfield has a higher average school ICSEA (Macquarie Park 1017 vs Marsfield 1131; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Macquarie Park or Marsfield?
Macquarie Park has the higher transport score (Macquarie Park 93/100 vs Marsfield 77/100).
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