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Macquarie Fields vs Woodbine: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Woodbine commands a $65K premium on median property price over Macquarie Fields; Woodbine has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Campbelltown

Macquarie Fields

2564

Campbelltown

Woodbine

2560

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Macquarie Fields (2564) and Woodbine (2560) across 13 metrics in four sections.
MetricMacquarie FieldsWoodbine
SAFETYSafety
Macquarie Fields leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeC+(0)C(0)
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage50.0%91.8%
FAMILYFamily
Woodbine leads on 2 of 3
Sub-gradeC-(0)D+(-1)
SEIFA advantage decile1/104/10
Schools in postcode524
FINANCEFinance
Woodbine leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeC(0)B-(0)
Median house price$885K$950K
Median unit price$640K
Median weekly rent$550/wk$580/wk
Annual price growth+7.0%+15.2%
LIFESTYLELifestyle
Macquarie Fields leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeC+(0)C-(0)
Walkability percentile3611

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Macquarie Fields if...

  • Macquarie Fields leads on Safety, Lifestyle
  • You want a lower entry price for a house
  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Choose Woodbine if...

  • Woodbine leads on Family, Finance
  • Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
  • School options within walking distance matter

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Common questions

Is Macquarie Fields or Woodbine more expensive?
Woodbine has the higher median house price ($950K) compared with $885K in Macquarie Fields.
Which is better for renters — Macquarie Fields or Woodbine?
Median weekly rent is $550/wk in Macquarie Fields and $580/wk in Woodbine, making Macquarie Fields the more affordable rental market.
Is Macquarie Fields or Woodbine 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 Macquarie Fields vs Woodbine?
Macquarie Fields has 5 schools in the postcode, and Woodbine has 24. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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