MACQUARIE HILLS
Investor score
41
Liveability score
50
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
Real$940,000
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
Real3.6%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real1.6%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.1.8%
modelled estimate
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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
MACQUARIE HILLS 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.
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Median rent
$650/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+0.5%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
2.6
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
3.75%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+7.5%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.8%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
48 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Est.1.2%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
MACQUARIE HILLS is a NSW suburb offering moderate rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.
Highlights
- Rental yield 3.6% with stable tenant demand
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- High entry price may limit buyer pool
- Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,859/wk
$48k taxable p.a.
Renters
24.7%
72.7% owner-occupier
Median age
36.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.6%
Population growth
+1.1% p.a.
Investor-owned
10.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
83%
5% apartments
Degree qualified
20.9%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
10.9%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
1.1 ha
Large block
Household size
2.7 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
6.8%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
111.8 km
Regional
Days on market
51 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
33.6%
Buyer's market
Walkability
19 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
12.2 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
13/km²
Rural / semi-rural
Schools in postcode 2285
🏫Primary (9)
Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs P-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Edgeworth Heights Public School
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs P-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
🎓Secondary (2)
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
Glendale Technology High School
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
📚Combined (1)
Independent · Yrs K-12 · Major Cities
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
Moderate3.6 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Average12 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
14
/ 100
Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.
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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