Marsfield

NSW 2122 • Greater Sydney

12,492
Population (2021)
$43,108
Median Income
3.86 km²
Area
$475/wk
Median Rent
Employment AdjacentMulticulturalUniversity NearbyStudent Friendly

About Marsfield

Marsfield is a multicultural suburb adjacent to Macquarie Park, where over 12,000 residents enjoy proximity to one of Sydney's largest employment precincts. Without direct train access, buses serve the community while Metro stations at Macquarie are walking distance for some. Significant student and Asian-Australian populations add diversity.

Local shops serve daily needs, while Macquarie Centre provides major retail. The position near university and corporate employment is the main attraction. Marsfield attracts students, Asian-Australian families, and professionals working in Macquarie Park. It's employment-adjacent Sydney—practical, multicultural, and convenience-focused.

Marsfield falls under postcode 2122 and is governed by Ryde Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ryde electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2122
Urban Area
Hunters Hill - Ryde
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.78°, 151.11°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
3.86 km²
Elevation
87m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Marsfield by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Marsfield Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Marsfield" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$475
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,383
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3.9%

125 state housing + 61 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
13,297
Census 2021
12,492
6.1% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,448
Income 2021
$43,108
32.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,396
Born Overseas 6,668

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 1,791
  • 2. India 566
  • 3. Hong Kong 547
  • 4. South Korea 318
  • 5. Philippines 267
  • 6. Indonesia 252
  • 7. Malaysia 233
  • 8. England 215
  • 9. Iran 199
  • 10. Italy 185

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 4,000
English 2,029
Australian 1,793
Irish 701
Indian 686
Italian 618
Scottish 548
Korean 450
Filipino 384
German 226

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,397
Both parents born in Australia
8,463
Both parents born overseas
1,121
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
40.7%
No Religion
39.5%
Buddhism
4.9%
Islam
4.0%
Hinduism
3.8%
Judaism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
644 (5.2%)
5-14 years
1,317 (10.5%)
15-19 years
509 (4.1%)
20-24 years
860 (6.9%)
25-34 years
2,015 (16.1%)
35-44 years
1,948 (15.6%)
45-54 years
1,490 (11.9%)
55-64 years
1,335 (10.7%)
65-74 years
1,158 (9.3%)
75-84 years
740 (5.9%)
85+ years
484 (3.9%)

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