Glenfield vs Macquarie Links.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,150,000 and $1,600,000. Glenfield edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Glenfield (median $1,150,000) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Macquarie Links ($1,600,000). Over the past year, Glenfield (+11.4%) ran 11.4 percentage points ahead of Macquarie Links (0%) on house-price growth.
Glenfield scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Macquarie Links (988) sits above Glenfield (980). Macquarie Links skews owner-occupied (84%), Glenfield runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
For buyers
Glenfield is the lower entry point at $1,150,000 median, 28% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Glenfield carries both higher gross yield (3.17% vs 2.44%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Macquarie Links edges out on average school ICSEA (988 vs 980). Macquarie Links also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 82%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Glenfield or Macquarie Links cheaper to buy in?
Glenfield has the lower median house price at $1,150,000, roughly 28% below Macquarie Links ($1,600,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Glenfield or Macquarie Links?
Over the past 12 months, Glenfield grew +11.4% vs 0% in Macquarie Links, a gap of 11.4 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 Links have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Macquarie Links scores 988 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 Links?
Glenfield scores 6/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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 Links?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.17% in Glenfield vs 2.44% in Macquarie Links. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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