Macquarie Fields
Statistical Area - sa2

An assessment of population growth drivers in Macquarie Fields reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Macquarie Fields' population was 14,503 as of November 2025, an increase of 305 people from the 2021 Census figure of 14,198. This change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 14,477 in June 2024 and 72 validated new addresses since then. The population density was 1,607 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 59.2% to recent population growth. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for SA2 areas released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Future population trends suggest lower quartile growth, with the area expected to grow by 632 persons by 2041 based on latest numbers, indicating a total increase of 4.2% over 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Macquarie Fields according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Macquarie Fields has received approximately 42 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 211 homes. As of FY-26, 14 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.1 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating supply meeting or exceeding demand. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $235,000, reflecting more affordable housing options.

In FY-26, $69,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Compared to Greater Sydney, Macquarie Fields has 55.0% less development activity per person. New construction primarily consists of detached houses (71.0%) and townhouses/apartments (29.0%), maintaining the area's suburban identity with a focus on family homes. With around 397 people per dwelling approval, Macquarie Fields shows market maturity. By 2041, the area is expected to grow by 606 residents.

Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.

Macquarie Fields has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Sixteen projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. Key projects include Macquarie Fields Station Upgrade, Macquarie Fields Indoor Sports Centre Floor Replacement, Macquarie Fields Precinct, and Atchison, Saywell and Parliament Roads Traffic Light Upgrade. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Macquarie Fields faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Macquarie Fields has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 9.2% as of June 2021.

Over the past year, employment growth was estimated at 5.7%. As of June 2025, 6,242 residents were employed while the unemployment rate stood at 5.0%, which is 0.8 percentage points above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Macquarie Fields was 49.7% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.

The area specializes in manufacturing with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 6.3% versus the regional average of 11.5%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by the count of Census working population compared to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.7% and labour force grew by 4.8%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May 2025, project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Macquarie Fields' employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Macquarie Fields' median income among taxpayers is $46,459. The average income in the area is $52,507. Both figures are below the national average. In Greater Sydney, the median income is $56,994 and the average is $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Macquarie Fields would be approximately $52,317 (median) and $59,128 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates household income ranks at the 27th percentile ($1,378 weekly), while personal income sits at the 11th percentile. Distribution data shows that 33.3% of the community falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band (4,829 individuals). This is similar to regional levels where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Macquarie Fields, with only 78.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 21st percentile.

Macquarie Fields is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Macquarie Fields' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 70.6% houses and 29.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). In comparison, Sydney metro had 78.5% houses and 21.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Macquarie Fields was 22.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.4% and rented ones at 43.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,800, below Sydney metro's average of $2,100. Median weekly rent in Macquarie Fields was $340, compared to Sydney metro's $380. Nationally, Macquarie Fields' mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Macquarie Fields has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households compose 75.9% of all households, including 38.3% couples with children, 16.6% couples without children, and 19.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 24.1%, with lone person households at 21.8% and group households comprising 2.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, aligning with Greater Sydney's average.

Educational outcomes in Macquarie Fields fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area has lower university qualification rates at 25.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 30.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas account for 9.3% and certificates for 20.8%. Educational participation is high at 34.2%, including 12.6% in primary, 10.0% in secondary, and 5.1% in tertiary education.

There are 7 schools in Macquarie Fields educating approximately 3,595 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 955). The educational mix includes 3 primary, 3 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. School capacity exceeds residential needs at 24.8 places per 100 residents versus the regional average of 17.3, indicating it serves as an educational hub for the broader region.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows 106 active transport stops operating within Macquarie Fields. These are a mix of bus stops serviced by 33 individual routes. Together, they provide 828 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 139 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 118 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 7 weekly trips per stop.

Health outcomes in Macquarie Fields are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Macquarie Fields shows below-average health outcomes, with common conditions being somewhat typical but higher than national averages among older cohorts. Private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~6,772 people), compared to 49.3% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.0%) and asthma (7.7%), while 69.9% of residents report no medical ailments, close to the Greater Sydney average of 70.3%.

The area has 15.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,227 people), with health outcomes among seniors presenting challenges that require more attention than the broader population.

Macquarie Fields is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Macquarie Fields has a high level of cultural diversity, with 43.3% of its population born overseas and 47.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Macquarie Fields, accounting for 43.9% of the population. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney's average, with 17.9% of Macquarie Fields' population identifying as Muslim.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (26.9%), Australian (18.0%), and English (15.8%). Notably, Samoan ancestry is overrepresented at 3.3%, Indian at 6.7%, and Lebanese at 1.9%.

Macquarie Fields's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Macquarie Fields's median age is nearly 36 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37, which is slightly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Macquarie Fields has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (15.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.8%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 12.8% to 14.1%, while those aged 75-84 have increased from 4.3% to 5.3%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 12.8% to 11.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Macquarie Fields's age profile will change significantly. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 26%, adding 457 residents to reach a total of 2,214. Residents aged 65 and above are expected to drive 63% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the populations aged 25-34 and 35-44 are projected to decline.