Macquarie Park Property Market Update 2nd Half 2026
Macquarie Park 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 Q2 2026, Macquarie Park recorded a median house price of $2,435,000, and a median unit price of $819,444. This is an annual (Q2 2025 – Q2 2026) median price softening of -7.8% for houses and a 2.4% growth for units. Between Q2 2025 – Q2 2026 house sales declined, by -28.5% (to 148 for houses in Q2 2026), but unit sales increased, by 28.2% for unit sales (to 527 sales in Q2 2026). House prices in Q2 2026 are slightly more affordable, due to cash rate hikes in 2026. This is not uncommon for a blue-chip suburb and creates an opportunity for buyers. On the other hand, the unit market saw more sales and median price growth, as priced-out house buyers opt to buy units.
Project Development
Macquarie Park will see approximately $6.3B of new projects planned between 2026-2027. There are a significant number of new units (3,762 units) due to commence construction in 2026 and 2027, which will assist with current demand. However, this will take time to build. Further, there is only a small number of new townhouses (8) and houses (8) planned, which is not enough to answer current demand (148 houses sold in Q2 2026 alone). Thus, in the short term, price growth is highly likely.
Rental Market & Growth
House rental yields in Macquarie Park were 3.5% in June 2026, higher than Ryde LGA (3.0%) and Sydney Metro (2.9%). This was paired with a 11.1% increase in median house rental price in the past 12 months to Q2 2026, at $1,000 per week. The number of houses rented also increased, by 9.2% in the past 12 months, to 142 rentals in Q2 2026. The rental market in Macquarie Park is in high demand, which is beneficial for investors looking to invest in a blue-chip Sydney suburb.
Vacancy Rates & Property Investment
Macquarie Park recorded a vacancy rate of 1.8% in June 2026, higher than Ryde LGA 1.2% and Sydney Metro 1.6% average. Vacancy rates in the past 12 months have increased, due to more investors entering the market. That said, a 1.8% vacancy rate is still below the 3.0% benchmark, indicating there is quicker occupancy of rental homes in Macquarie Park. This confirms there is a conducive environment for investors, even with a higher median unit sales price (thus, entry price) in the past 12 months to Q2 2026.
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