North Ryde vs Macquarie Park
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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North Ryde and Macquarie Park side by side
| Measure | North Ryde | Macquarie Park |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 61.0% | 31.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 66.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1098 | 1118 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 40 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 14,043 | 11,071 |
| Median age | 37 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1020 mm | 1089 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.2°C | 27.7°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.
North Ryde vs Macquarie Park: common questions
Does North Ryde or Macquarie Park 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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