Macquarie Park Property Market Update 1st Half 2026
Macquarie Park, New South Wales, is nestled in the heart of Sydney’s northern suburbs. It is home to many businesses and education facilities whilst still obtaining a leisurely atmosphere. The suburb is renowned for Macquarie University which attracts students and academics world‑wide. Macquarie Park blends modern facilities and a leisurely environment.
Property Trends
In Q4 2025, Macquarie Park had a median house price of $2,600,000, and a median unit price of $790,000. This represents an annual (Q4 2024 – Q4 2025) price growth of 2.0% for houses and a slight softening of -1.3% for units. Between Q4 2024 – Q4 2025 house sales decreased, by -7.2% (to 205 for houses in Q4 2025) but unit sales have increased, by 103.2% (to 770 sales in Q4 2025). The house market is undersupplied, which creates an opportunity for owners to capitalise on their investments. On the other hand, the unit market has become more affordable in Q4 2025. Combined with a high number of new units in the 2026 construction pipeline, this is good news for buyers.
Project Development
Macquarie Park will see approx. $2.0B of new projects commencing in 2026. A key focus on commercial and mixed projects will stimulate the economy through job creation and improve livability for residents. This can attract more people to live in Macquarie Park, thus higher demand for housing stock. Most of the incoming supply of ready‑to‑go stock are units and apartments (1,478 units). There are no new houses planned, thus houses will remain undersupplied and the potential for higher house prices is likely.
Rental Market & Growth
House rental yields in Macquarie Park were 4.4% in December 2025, higher than Ryde LGA (2.8%) and Sydney Metro (2.7%). This was paired with a 17.4% increase in median house rental price in the past 12 months to Q4 2025, at $998 per week. The number of houses rented did decline, by -10.1% in the past 12 months, to 142 rentals in Q4 2025. This suggests an undersupplied rental market in Macquarie Park, which benefits investors.
Vacancy Rates & Property Investment
Macquarie Park recorded a vacancy rate of 2.0% in December 2025, higher than Sydney Metro’s 1.8% average. That said, vacancy rates in Macquarie Park have declined in the past 12 months. This suggests a tighter rental market. Moreover, a 2.0% vacancy rate is still well below the Real Estate Institution of Australia’s healthy benchmark of 3.0%. This suggests quicker occupancy of rental homes in Macquarie Park. This is a conducive environment for investors, even with a higher median house price in Q4 2025. Unit sale prices are slightly more affordable in Q4 2025, creating an opportunity for investors.
