Glenfield vs Macquarie Fields
Macquarie Fields (median $1,000,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Glenfield ($1,150,000). Over the past year, Macquarie Fields (+13%) ran 1.6 percentage points ahead of Glenfield (+11.4%) on house-price growth.
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| Measure | Glenfield | Macquarie Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,150,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Median unit | $708,750 | $609,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.4% | +13.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 34.0% | 43.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | 987 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 28 |
| Transit score | 50 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,536 | 14,023 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 740 mm | 740 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 29.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Macquarie Fields scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Macquarie Fields (987) sits above Glenfield (980). Glenfield skews owner-occupied (64%), Macquarie Fields runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
- For buyers
- Macquarie Fields is the lower entry point at $1,000,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Macquarie Fields carries both higher gross yield (3.38% vs 3.17%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Macquarie Fields edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 980).
Glenfield vs Macquarie Fields: common questions
Is Glenfield or Macquarie Fields cheaper to buy in?
Macquarie Fields has the lower median house price at $1,000,000, roughly 13% below Glenfield ($1,150,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Glenfield or Macquarie Fields?
Over the past 12 months, Macquarie Fields grew +13% vs +11.4% in Glenfield, a gap of 1.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Glenfield or Macquarie Fields have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Macquarie Fields scores 987 vs 980 in Glenfield. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Glenfield or Macquarie Fields?
Macquarie Fields scores 28/100 on walkability vs 6/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Glenfield or Macquarie Fields?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.38% in Macquarie Fields vs 3.17% in Glenfield. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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