Macquarie Park, NSW 2113 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Macquarie Park is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2113, home to 11,071 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Ryde local government area and roughly 11 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 11,071
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $1,886 /week
- Median personal income
- $970 /week
- Median family income
- $2,314 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.2
- Local government area
- Ryde
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Ryde
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Bennelong
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $460 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,340
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Truscott Street Public School
- North Ryde Public School
- Arndell School
- Ryde East Public School
- Smalls Road Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 metro stops, 50 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 metro stops, 128 bus stops
- Truscott Street Public School, Ryrie St
- Edmondson St Opp Truscott Street Public School
- Ryrie St At Morshead St
- Edmondson St Opp Rowell St
- North Ryde Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 20 cafés
- 18 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 22 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 3 supermarkets
- 9 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), 10.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 37.6% of the 9,524 resolvable premises in Macquarie Park. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 37.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 11.2%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 23.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 27.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,322 across postcode 2113 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 16% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 654 theft, 261 violent offences, 108 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Macquarie Park?
Macquarie Park (NSW 2113) had 11,071 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Ryde local government area.
What is the median rent in Macquarie Park?
The median advertised rent in Macquarie Park is $460/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Macquarie Park?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Macquarie Park covering government sectors. Nearest include: Truscott Street Public School (0.1 km), North Ryde Public School (0.9 km), Arndell School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Macquarie Park?
Macquarie Park is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (37.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Macquarie Park?
Across postcode 2113, 1,322 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (654), violent (261), property damage (108). 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 Park?
In Macquarie Park, 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 (10.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Macquarie Park?
132 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Macquarie Park centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 50 bus stops, 2 metro 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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