Suburb comparison
Ingleburn vs Macquarie Fields: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Macquarie Fields is $150/wk cheaper per week to rent. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Campbelltown
Ingleburn
2565
Campbelltown
Macquarie Fields
2564
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Ingleburn | Macquarie Fields |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Macquarie Fields leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | D+(-1) | C+▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | 0.4% | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 51.9% | 50.0%▲ |
FAMILYFamily Ingleburn leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C▲(0) | C-(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 4/10▲ | 1/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 5 | 5 |
FINANCEFinance Macquarie Fields leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | C▲(0) |
| Median house price | $935K | $885K |
| Median unit price | $617K | $640K |
| Median weekly rent | $700/wk | $550/wk |
| Annual price growth | +6.1% | +7.0%▲ |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Ingleburn leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C+(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 59▲ | 36 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Ingleburn if...
- Ingleburn leads on Family, Lifestyle
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
Choose Macquarie Fields if...
- Macquarie Fields leads on Safety, Finance
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
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Common questions
- Is Ingleburn or Macquarie Fields more expensive?
- Ingleburn has the higher median house price ($935K) compared with $885K in Macquarie Fields.
- Which is better for renters — Ingleburn or Macquarie Fields?
- Median weekly rent is $700/wk in Ingleburn and $550/wk in Macquarie Fields, making Macquarie Fields the more affordable rental market.
- Is Ingleburn or Macquarie Fields at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Ingleburn vs Macquarie Fields?
- Ingleburn has 5 schools in the postcode, and Macquarie Fields has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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