Macquarie Fields vs Ingleburn
Macquarie Fields (median $1,000,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Ingleburn ($1,040,000). Over the past year, Macquarie Fields (+13%) ran 1.8 percentage points ahead of Ingleburn (+11.2%) on house-price growth.
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Macquarie Fields and Ingleburn side by side
| Measure | Macquarie Fields | Ingleburn |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,000,000 | $1,040,000 |
| Median unit | $609,000 | $607,500 |
| House price change, 12 months | +13.0% | +11.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 43.0% | 34.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 994 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 14,023 | 15,264 |
| Median age | 36 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 740 mm | 717 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 29.4°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ingleburn (994) sits above Macquarie Fields (987). Ingleburn 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, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Ingleburn delivers the better gross yield (3.75% vs 3.38%), but Macquarie Fields has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Ingleburn edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 987).
Macquarie Fields vs Ingleburn: common questions
Is Macquarie Fields or Ingleburn cheaper to buy in?
Macquarie Fields has the lower median house price at $1,000,000, roughly 4% below Ingleburn ($1,040,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Macquarie Fields or Ingleburn?
Over the past 12 months, Macquarie Fields grew +13% vs +11.2% in Ingleburn, a gap of 1.8 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 Macquarie Fields or Ingleburn have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ingleburn scores 994 vs 987 in Macquarie Fields. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Macquarie Fields or Ingleburn?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.75% in Ingleburn vs 3.38% in Macquarie Fields. 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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