Marsfield NSW 2122

Suburb

Suburb Summary

Marsfield is a suburb in Sydney’s Lower North Shore & Ryde Corridor, governed by the City of Ryde. Covering about 3.86 sq km, Marsfield has 13,297 residents and a median age of 35. It is a university-adjacent residential area with urban, built-up character, strong primary and secondary school ratings, solid safety, and many bus services, with nearby train access at Epping and nearby Metro at Epping and Macquarie University. Macquarie Centre is the major regional shopping destination serving the area. Household income is generally above average. Marsfield has a diverse community, with Chinese and English ancestries especially prominent.

PART 1
Geographic Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments that make up the Marsfield NSW 2122 property market, and the sale price range each achieved over the past 12 months.

Houses vs Apartments
33.9%
24.5%
41.6%
Houses (33.9%)
Apartments (24.5%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (41.6%)
House Price Range$1.3M–$4MPast 12 months
Apartment Price Range$38k–$1.6MPast 12 months

Major Road Frontage & Noise

How close Marsfield NSW 2122 properties sit to major roads or rail, and how much traffic noise that brings compared to properties set back from them.

Road & rail proximity
6.9%
23.2%
69.9%
On a major road (6.9%)
Near a major road
Away from major road or rail
Major Roads in Marsfield
BALACLAVA RD3.9% of suburb properties
EPPING RD2.9% of suburb properties

Public Transport

Train, metro, light rail, ferry and B-Line services accessible from Marsfield NSW 2122.

Services in Marsfield NSW 2122
Denistone
Epping
Macquarie Park
Macquarie University

Schools

Primary and secondary school catchments serving Marsfield NSW 2122, with star ratings and the share of suburb dwellings each catchment covers.

Primary School
Eastwood Heights Public School
Strong level70.8% of suburb properties in catchment
Primary School
Kent Road Public School
Strong level29.1% of suburb properties in catchment
Primary School
Denistone East Public School
Strong level0.1% of suburb properties in catchment
Secondary School
Epping Boys High School
Strong level100% of suburb properties in catchment
Secondary School
Ryde Secondary College
Strong level78.9% of suburb properties in catchment
Secondary School
Cheltenham Girls High School
Outstanding level61.4% of suburb properties in catchment
Secondary School
Carlingford High School
Outstanding level21.1% of suburb properties in catchment
PART 2
Houses

"Houses" in this report includes detached houses, duplexes, and terraces.

Land Topography

How house lots across Marsfield NSW 2122 sit relative to street level — topography that affects drainage, flood risk, privacy, and build cost.

High-side vs low-side lots
High-sideFlatLow-side
22%
60.5%
17.5%
High-side (1m above)
Flat
Low-side (1m below)

Risks & Overlays

See which key planning overlays and environmental risks affect this suburb before you buy.

Heritage
0%
Of houses affected
Bushfire
4.9%
Of houses affected
Flood
0%
Of houses affected
High voltage power line
0%
Of houses affected

Train Station Proximity

The share of Marsfield NSW 2122 houses within easy walking distance (1.2km) of a train station.

Houses within 1.2km of train station11.4%Of all houses

Median Price Trend - Houses

The 20-year trend in median house sale prices across Marsfield NSW 2122, tracked separately from apartments.

Marsfield House Median
$1.3M$2.5M$3.8M$5M$230k · 1996$233k · 1997$282k · 1998$408k · 1999$395k · 2000$413k · 2001$485k · 2002$758k · 2003$685k · 2004$664k · 2005$704k · 2006$718k · 2007$750k · 2008$825k · 2009$898k · 2010$903k · 2011$860k · 2012$1M · 2013$1.3M · 2014$1.7M · 2015$1.6M · 2016$1.8M · 2017$1.6M · 2018$1.5M · 2019$1.7M · 2020$2.3M · 2021$2.4M · 2022$2.3M · 2023$2.4M · 2024$2.6M · 2025$2.6M · 202619962003201120182026

Land & Property Feature Metrics

Typical land characteristics and common property features across Marsfield NSW 2122.

Median land value$2MOf houses affected
Median lot frontage15.9mOf houses affected
Median land size594m²Of houses affected
Houses with a pool8.6%Of houses affected

Pocket Price Distribution

How property prices vary across the different pockets of Marsfield NSW 2122, and how each pocket compares.

Median house price$2.6MDerived from sales
House sales58Past 12 months
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PART 3
Apartments

Median Price Trend - Apartments

The 20-year trend in median apartment sale prices across Marsfield NSW 2122, tracked separately from houses.

Marsfield Apartment Median
$250k$500k$750k$1M$181k · 1996$206k · 1997$233k · 1998$280k · 1999$279k · 2000$315k · 2001$359k · 2002$397k · 2003$383k · 2004$388k · 2005$411k · 2006$415k · 2007$405k · 2008$439k · 2009$465k · 2010$480k · 2011$480k · 2012$532k · 2013$588k · 2014$691k · 2015$720k · 2016$756k · 2017$705k · 2018$650k · 2019$691k · 2020$740k · 2021$687k · 2022$758k · 2023$830k · 2024$860k · 202519962003201120182026

Apartment Projects

Where apartment projects are concentrated across Marsfield NSW 2122, with project-level sales context.

Median apartment priceDerived from sales
Apartment sales38Past 12 months

Median Rent

The median weekly rent for apartments in Marsfield NSW 2122.

Median apartment rent$650Per week

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects in Marsfield NSW 2122, ranked by number of lots.

1
217 VIMIERA RD, MARSFIELD NSW 2122Large project (100+ lots)
2
122 CULLODEN RD, MARSFIELD NSW 2122Large project (100+ lots)
3
201 EPPING RD, MARSFIELD NSW 2122Large project (100+ lots)
4
201 EPPING RD, MARSFIELD NSW 2122Large project (100+ lots)
5
94 CULLODEN RD, MARSFIELD NSW 2122Large project (100+ lots)
PART 4
Community Profile

Top 3 Occupations

The most common occupations among Marsfield NSW 2122 residents.

Professionals40%
Managers10%
Technicians and Trades Workers10%

Key Demographics & Tenure

Median age, household income, and the renter-versus-owner split that shape the Marsfield NSW 2122 community.

Median age39Years
Median income$2,346Household / week
Renters vs owner-occupiers
RentersOwner-occupiers
40%
60%
Renters
Owner-occupiers

Household Composition

How households are made up across Marsfield NSW 2122 — from families with children to couples and single-person homes.

Household type
Married with children59.5%
Married without children38.4%
Other2%

Top 5 Birth Countries

The leading countries of birth among Marsfield NSW 2122 residents, reflecting the suburb's cultural diversity.

Country of birth
Australia40.8%
China20%
Hong_Kong3.7%
India3.1%
Korea_South2.9%

Religion

The most common religious affiliations reported by Marsfield NSW 2122 residents.

Top 3 religious affiliations
Christianity43.1%
No Religion8.6%
Buddhism4.7%

Crime in Marsfield NSW 2122

How safe is Marsfield NSW 2122? A local safety rating based on recorded crime rates in the area.

Suburb safety rating
The suburb safety rating is calculated by knest.ai based on crime statistics in NSW by BOCSAR.

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Living in Marsfield NSW 2122: Suburb Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living in and buying property in Marsfield NSW 2122 — lifestyle, transport, schools, and the housing market.

Note: Data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census data and knest.ai internal statistical data.

Is MARSFIELD NSW 2122 a good suburb for families?

MARSFIELD NSW 2122 is a solid rather than standout option for families. The family case is helped by very strong school ratings, with both primary and secondary education scoring 10 out of 10, and safety sitting at 4 out of 5, which gives buyers a reassuring base for day-to-day living. Children are clearly part of the local mix too, with about 5.9% of residents aged 0 to 4 and 8.0% aged 5 to 14, while the average household size of 2.6 suggests a suburb that works for small to mid-sized family households. The trade-off is housing form. MARSFIELD has a mixed stock profile, with separate houses at 43% and apartments at 28%, so it is not purely a detached-house family suburb. That means some buyers looking for large blocks, quieter streets, and a more traditional family-friendly suburb feel may need to be selective. For families prioritising schools, reasonable safety, and access to nearby major centres, MARSFIELD remains a good suburb for families, just not the most spacious or low-density option in Sydney.

What is it like to live in MARSFIELD NSW 2122?

Living in MARSFIELD NSW 2122 feels practical, established, and closely tied to education and everyday convenience. MARSFIELD sits in the Lower North Shore and Ryde Corridor and has a university-adjacent residential character, so the suburb lifestyle is shaped by a mix of long-term residents, families, and people connected to study or professional work nearby. The area is urban rather than especially scenic, but 33.04% canopy cover still gives it some greenery, softening the built-up feel better than many purely hard-edged suburbs. In daily life, MARSFIELD is middling rather than extreme on amenity, with walkability, retail, and culture each at 3 out of 5. That usually translates to a suburb where many essentials are reachable and nearby hubs add convenience, but it is not a true walk-everywhere village or a high-energy lifestyle destination. Safety at 4 out of 5 is a plus for many buyers. The compromise is that if you want either a highly vibrant inner-city feel or a distinctly leafy, prestige-style atmosphere, MARSFIELD may feel more functional than aspirational.

Is MARSFIELD NSW 2122 well connected for commuting?

MARSFIELD NSW 2122 is reasonably well connected for commuting, especially if you are happy to combine buses with nearby rail and metro access. The suburb itself benefits from many bus services, while train access is nearby through Epping on the T1 and T9 lines and metro access is also nearby via the M1 at Epping or Macquarie University. That gives MARSFIELD a stronger transport position than a bus-only suburb, even though the station is not directly in the suburb. For Sydney CBD travel, the average public transport commute is about 40 minutes, while driving averages around 30 minutes, so the commute is workable for many professionals without being especially short. The limitation is that buyers wanting a station right in the suburb or multiple transport modes on the doorstep may find the setup a little indirect. There is no light rail or ferry option here. Still, for buyers who value access to major employment and education areas in the north-western arc, MARSFIELD is good for commuters in a balanced, practical way.

Who does MARSFIELD NSW 2122 suit best?

MARSFIELD NSW 2122 suits professionals, education-focused families, and buyers who want a practical north-side location without stepping into the most premium price brackets nearby. The resident profile is strongly professional, with managers and professionals making up just over 50% of workers, and the top occupation group alone is Professionals at 36.8%, followed by clerical and administrative workers at 14.9% and Managers at 13.4%. That points to a suburb with a stable, work-focused buyer base rather than a purely transient one. The housing mix also matters. With 43% separate houses, 28% apartments, and renters at 38.6%, MARSFIELD feels mixed rather than tightly held or purely owner-occupied. That can suit buyers who are open to different dwelling types and want flexibility, including downsizers, investors, or families considering townhouses and apartments as an entry point. Median weekly family income of $2,011 and median age of 35 reinforce that it attracts established working households. It may suit buyers seeking convenience and schooling more than those chasing prestige, waterfront living, or a highly quiet low-density family enclave.

What are the pros and cons of living in MARSFIELD NSW 2122?

The main trade-off in MARSFIELD NSW 2122 is that you get strong practicality and access to key amenities, but not the same prestige feel, village charm, or direct transport convenience as some neighbouring suburbs. On the plus side, MARSFIELD offers very strong school appeal, safety at 4 out of 5, many bus services, nearby train and metro access, and a useful balance of houses and apartments. Its urban setting and university-adjacent character also support a lived-in, functional suburb that works for professionals, families, and buyers who want access to major hubs around Macquarie and Epping. What buyers give up is a bit of atmosphere and simplicity. Walkability, retail, and culture all sit at 3 out of 5, so daily life is convenient without being especially vibrant or destination-like. The suburb is also built-up rather than especially coastal or prestige-led, and commuting often depends on buses or getting to nearby stations. Buyers who care most about a calm streetscape, standout charm, or direct rail at the doorstep will notice those compromises. For the right buyer, though, MARSFIELD still offers a sensible and well-rounded lifestyle base.

What are property prices like in MARSFIELD NSW 2122?

Property prices in MARSFIELD NSW 2122 are expensive overall, but they split quite clearly between houses and apartments. Over the past six months, the median house price sits at about $2.56 million from 13 sales, while the median apartment price is about $1.05 million from 40 sales. In practical terms, that means buying property in MARSFIELD can still be a realistic option for buyers priced out of more expensive nearby house markets if they are open to an apartment, while detached houses remain a serious budget step-up. This price gap says a lot about the suburb. House buyers are paying for land, schooling appeal, north-side positioning, and access to nearby transport and major centres. Apartment buyers, by contrast, get a lower entry point into MARSFIELD with the trade-off of less space and a more mixed-density setting. The stronger sales volume in apartments also suggests that stock type is a meaningful part of the market here. So yes, MARSFIELD is expensive by many Sydney buyer standards, but the suburb still offers different entry points depending on property type.