Suburb comparison
Gladesville vs Macquarie Park — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Gladesville commands a $1.89M premium on median property price over Macquarie Park; Gladesville is $60/wk cheaper per week to rent; Macquarie Park 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.
Ryde
Gladesville
2111
Ryde
Macquarie Park
2113
Choose Gladesville if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Choose Macquarie Park if...
- School options within walking distance matter
- Macquarie Park leads on 3 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Gladesville or Macquarie Park more expensive?
- Gladesville has the higher median house price ($2.82M) compared with $932K in Macquarie Park.
- Which is better for renters — Gladesville or Macquarie Park?
- Median weekly rent is $740/wk in Gladesville and $800/wk in Macquarie Park, making Gladesville the more affordable rental market.
- Is Gladesville or Macquarie Park 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 Gladesville vs Macquarie Park?
- Gladesville has 2 schools in the postcode, and Macquarie Park has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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