Overall score
Macquarie Fields
41.9/100
Macquarie Links
39.0/100
Macquarie Fields vs Macquarie Links, NSW Suburb Comparison
Macquarie Fields for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Macquarie FieldsMacquarie Links
Crime rate
Macquarie Fields
96.8 / 1k
Macquarie Links
55.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Macquarie Fields
283
Macquarie Links
17
Population
Macquarie Fields
14,023
Macquarie Links
1,455
Metric leadMacquarie Fields 7Macquarie Links 41 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMacquarie Fields
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Macquarie Fields | Macquarie Links |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.9/100 | 39.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.8/100 | 39.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.8 / 1k | 55.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 28 | — |
| Public transport stops | 170 | 14 |
| Walkability | 81.0/100 | 21.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 283 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 1 |
| Green cover | 21.0% | 1.0% |
| Population | 14,023 | 1,455 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Macquarie Fields reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Macquarie Links is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Macquarie Fields sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Macquarie Links is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, Macquarie Fields is stronger for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Macquarie Links answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Macquarie Fields the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Macquarie Links.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.