Marsfield
NSW 2122 · Ryde
12,492 (2021) → 15,018 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.
Marsfield is a high growth suburb in Ryde, NSW 2122, about 14km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.56M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 77/100, and is about 17km inland. Marsfield has an overall score of 89/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (14.34%), India (4.53%), Hong Kong (4.38%), South Korea (2.55%), Philippines (2.14%)
Top languages: Mandarin (15.93%), Cantonese (9.6%), Korean (3.11%), Italian (1.83%), Hindi (1.82%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1120 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Kent Road Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1144
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1127
- Epping Boys High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1112
Nearby (within 10km)
- Macquarie University Special Education CentrePrimary · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1121
- Eastwood Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1128
- Epping Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1155
- Arden Anglican School, Epping campusSecondary · Independent · 2km
- Denistone East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1131
- Epping North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1162
- West Pymble Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1172
- Turramurra High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1116
- Sydney Science CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1146
- North Ryde Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1132
- St Therese's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1114
- Holy Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1114
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
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Marsfield
Is Marsfield safe?
Marsfield has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 2,418 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Marsfield?
In Marsfield, the median house price is $2.56M and the median unit price is $983K. Median weekly house rent is $910.
How far is Marsfield from Sydney CBD?
Marsfield is about 14.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 55 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Marsfield?
Marsfield has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1128 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Marsfield?
Marsfield has a transport score of 77/100 and 56 bus stops.