North Ryde vs Marsfield
Marsfield (median $2,580,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than North Ryde ($2,600,000). Over the past year, Marsfield (+6.2%) ran 1.6 percentage points ahead of North Ryde (+4.6%) on house-price growth.
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North Ryde and Marsfield side by side
| Measure | North Ryde | Marsfield |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,600,000 | $2,580,000 |
| Median unit | $411,840 | $396,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +4.6% | +6.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1100/wk | $950/wk |
| Unit rent | $800/wk | $700/wk |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | 57.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1098 | 1112 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 40 | 26 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 14,043 | 12,492 |
| Median age | 37 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1020 mm | 1020 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.2°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
North Ryde scores higher on walkability (40/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marsfield (1112) sits above North Ryde (1098).
- For buyers
- Marsfield is the lower entry point at $2,580,000 median, 1% 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: North Ryde delivers the better gross yield (2.20% vs 1.91%), but Marsfield 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
- Marsfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1112 vs 1098).
North Ryde vs Marsfield: common questions
Is North Ryde or Marsfield cheaper to buy in?
Marsfield has the lower median house price at $2,580,000, roughly 1% below North Ryde ($2,600,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, North Ryde or Marsfield?
Over the past 12 months, Marsfield grew +6.2% vs +4.6% in North Ryde, 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 North Ryde or Marsfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marsfield scores 1112 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.
Which is more walkable, North Ryde or Marsfield?
North Ryde scores 40/100 on walkability vs 26/100. 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, North Ryde or Marsfield?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.20% in North Ryde vs 1.91% in Marsfield. 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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