MACQUARIE FIELDS
Investor score
53
Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
$920,000
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
3.5%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
5.8%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
1.7%
modelled estimate
AI insights for MACQUARIE FIELDS
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
MACQUARIE FIELDS shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
Median rent
$610/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+5.9%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
4.6
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.69%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+7.1%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
56 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.0.8%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
MACQUARIE FIELDS is a metropolitan NSW suburb with steady capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 3.5% with stable tenant demand
- Consistent annual growth of 5.8%
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- High entry price may limit buyer pool
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,378/wk
$92k taxable p.a.
Renters
42.4%
54.8% owner-occupier
Median age
36.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.7%
Population growth
+2.8% p.a.
Investor-owned
11.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
80%
13% apartments
Degree qualified
51.1%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
25.1%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
520 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
4.2%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
32.4 km
Outer suburbs
Days on market
35 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
56.3%
Balanced market
Walkability
23 / 100
Some errands walkable
Coastal proximity
25.9 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
2,327/km²
Dense urban
Schools in postcode 2564
🏫Primary (3)
Macquarie Fields Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Curran Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Guise Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
🎓Secondary (2)
Macquarie Fields High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
James Meehan High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (1)
Macarthur Adventist College
Independent · Yrs K-12
⭐Special (1)
EDEN College
Independent · Yrs 9-12
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
Moderate9.6 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Average7 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
40
/ 100
Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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