Suburb comparison
Blair Athol vs Macquarie Fields — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Blair Athol commands a $125K premium on median property price over Macquarie Fields; Blair Athol 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
Blair Athol
2560
Campbelltown
Macquarie Fields
2564
Choose Blair Athol if...
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- School options within walking distance matter
- Blair Athol leads on 5 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Choose Macquarie Fields if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Common questions
- Is Blair Athol or Macquarie Fields more expensive?
- Blair Athol has the higher median house price ($1.01M) compared with $885K in Macquarie Fields.
- Which is better for renters — Blair Athol or Macquarie Fields?
- Median weekly rent is $580/wk in Blair Athol and $550/wk in Macquarie Fields, making Macquarie Fields the more affordable rental market.
- Is Blair Athol 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 Blair Athol vs Macquarie Fields?
- Blair Athol has 24 schools in the postcode, and Macquarie Fields has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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