Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 2.1 km apart, on the same open data. Macquarie Park scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.
| Macquarie Park | North Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 58 | 65 |
| Safety | 11 | 69 |
| Wealth | 26 | 57 |
| Value | 38 | 69 |
| Parks | 32 | 16 |
| Cafés | 89 | 70 |
| Transit | 38 | 52 |
| Green space | 64 | 50 |
| Active & healthy | 79 | 60 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 34 | 52 |
| Median rent | $460/wk | $520/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $2,700,000 | $2,700,000 |
| Population | 11,071 | 14,043 |
| Full profile | Macquarie Park in full | North Ryde in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
North Ryde scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Macquarie Park and North Ryde have the same median house price.
Macquarie Park scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Macquarie Park or North Ryde.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →