Macquarie Park vs North Ryde
The verdict
Macquarie Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.19M versus $2.67M in North Ryde. North Ryde has a shorter estimated CBD commute (30 vs 33 min). On the separate residential safety score, North Ryde rates higher (91 vs 47/100 in Macquarie Park).
Scores
| Macquarie Park | North Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 95 |
| Transport | 93 | 95 |
| Education | 94 | 94 |
| Liveability | 99 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Macquarie Park | North Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,071 | 14,043 |
| Median age | 31 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,886 | $2,383 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 74.0% | 61.8% |
| Born in Australia | 29.6% | 49.7% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Macquarie Park High Growth · North Ryde High Growth
Property
| Macquarie Park | North Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.19M | $2.67M |
| Median unit price | $885K | $801K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 3.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $995 | $995 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 1.9% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 60 |
Median price history
Safety
| Macquarie Park | North Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 47 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 199 | 128 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 117 | 36 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 406 | 221 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,951 | 2,179 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Macquarie Park | North Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 4 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,017 | 1,102 |
See the full school list on each profile: Macquarie Park · North Ryde
Transport
| Macquarie Park | North Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 77 | 100 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 33 | 30 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 3.8 km |
Liveability
| Macquarie Park | North Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 17 |
| Parks | 9 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.8 km | 14.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.7 km | 11.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 3.7 km |
Population & growth
| Macquarie Park | North Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,071 | 14,043 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,309 | 14,851 |
| Projected 2041 | 23,560 | 19,550 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.71% | 1.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Macquarie Park or North Ryde?
North Ryde has the higher residential safety score (Macquarie Park 47/100 vs North Ryde 91/100).
Which is more affordable, Macquarie Park or North Ryde?
Macquarie Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.19M versus $2.67M.
Which has better schools, Macquarie Park or North Ryde?
North Ryde has a higher average school ICSEA (Macquarie Park 1017 vs North Ryde 1102; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Macquarie Park or North Ryde?
North Ryde has the higher transport score (Macquarie Park 93/100 vs North Ryde 95/100).
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