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Macquarie Park vs West Pymble

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.7 km apart, on the same open data. Macquarie Park scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

Macquarie ParkWest Pymble
Active5870
Safety1194
Wealth2696
Value3857
Parks3270
Cafés8951
Transit3834
Green space6476
Active & healthy7971
Schools nearby (OSM)3460
Median rent$460/wk $800/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$2,700,000$3,241,000
House sales this quarter—38
Population11,0715,441
Full profile Macquarie Park in full West Pymble 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.

Is Macquarie Park safer than West Pymble?

West Pymble scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Macquarie Park or West Pymble?

Macquarie Park has the lower median house price of the two ($2,700,000 vs $3,241,000).

Should I live in Macquarie Park or West Pymble?

Macquarie Park scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Macquarie Park or West Pymble.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →