Macquarie Park
NSW 2113 · Ryde
11,071 (2021) → 13,309 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Ryde local government area (est. 146,161 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Macquarie Park is a high growth suburb in Ryde, NSW 2113, about 13km from Sydney CBD. With a median unit price of $861K, Macquarie Park is a predominantly apartment market. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 93/100, and is about 15km inland. Macquarie Park has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 47/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
Top countries of birth: China (16.72%), India (10.16%), South Korea (3.99%), Hong Kong (3.54%), Philippines (3.3%)
Top languages: Mandarin (18.44%), Cantonese (6.59%), Hindi (4.5%), Korean (4.36%), Persian ED (2.38%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1126 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Macquarie University Special Education CentrePrimary · IndependentICSEA 1121
Nearby (within 10km)
- Truscott Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1140
- Holy Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1114
- North Ryde Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1132
- West Pymble Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1172
- Beaumont Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1169
- Kent Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1144
- Lindfield Montessori PreschoolPrimary · Independent · 2km
- Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1158
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1127
- Killara Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1155
- Gordon West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1158
- Arndell SchoolCombined · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1028
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Macquarie Park
Is Macquarie Park safe?
Macquarie Park has a residential safety score of 47/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,611 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Macquarie Park?
In Macquarie Park, the median unit price is $861K. Median weekly house rent is $975.
How far is Macquarie Park from Sydney CBD?
Macquarie Park is about 12.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 33 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Macquarie Park?
Macquarie Park has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1121 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Macquarie Park?
Macquarie Park has a transport score of 93/100 and 77 bus stops.