Macquarie Fields, NSW 2564 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Macquarie Fields is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2564, home to 14,023 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Campbelltown (NSW) local government area and roughly 32 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 14,023
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $1,374 /week
- Median personal income
- $587 /week
- Median family income
- $1,576 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Campbelltown (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Werriwa
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $340 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Curran Public School
- Macquarie Fields High School
- James Meehan High School
- Macquarie Fields Public School
- Guise Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 38 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 109 bus stops
- Groundsel Av Before Lantana St
- Groundsel Av After Lantana St
- Groundsel Av Opp Linum St
- Groundsel Av Before Linum St
- Groundsel Av At Hyacinth Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 13 restaurants
- 74 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 14 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 32.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 97.2% of the 4,937 resolvable premises in Macquarie Fields. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 1.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 1.2%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 97.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,010 across postcode 2564 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 362 violent offences, 161 theft, 126 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Macquarie Fields?
Macquarie Fields (NSW 2564) had 14,023 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Campbelltown (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Macquarie Fields?
The median advertised rent in Macquarie Fields is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Macquarie Fields?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Macquarie Fields covering government sectors. Nearest include: Curran Public School (0.7 km), Macquarie Fields High School (0.9 km), James Meehan High School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Macquarie Fields?
Macquarie Fields is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (97.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Macquarie Fields?
Across postcode 2564, 1,010 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (362), theft (161), property damage (126). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Macquarie Fields?
In Macquarie Fields, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (32.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Macquarie Fields?
109 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Macquarie Fields centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 38 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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