Macquarie Park vs North Ryde
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Macquarie Park (1118) sits above North Ryde (1098). North Ryde skews owner-occupied (61%), Macquarie Park runs more rental-dense (31% owner).
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Macquarie Park and North Ryde side by side
| Measure | Macquarie Park | North Ryde |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $2,600,000 |
| Median unit | – | $411,840 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +4.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1100/wk | $1100/wk |
| Unit rent | $800/wk | $800/wk |
| Owner occupied | 31.0% | 61.0% |
| Renter occupied | 66.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1118 | 1098 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 40 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 11,071 | 14,043 |
| Median age | 31 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1089 mm | 1020 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 28.2°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Macquarie Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1118 vs 1098). North Ryde also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Macquarie Park vs North Ryde: common questions
Does Macquarie Park or North Ryde have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Macquarie Park scores 1118 vs 1098 in North Ryde. 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.
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