Macquarie Park, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Macquarie Park, in the Ryde City Council local government area.
| Locality | Macquarie Park |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Ryde City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.77876 |
| Longitude | 151.12421 |
| Population | 9,054 |
| Density | 1341.3 /km² |
| Area | 6.8 km² |
| Elevation | 58 m |
| Postcode | 2113 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 13 km northwest |
Macquarie Park is a locality in the Ryde City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 9,054. The locality covers an area of 6.8 km², giving a population density of about 1341.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 58 m above sea level. It lies approximately 13 km northwest of Sydney. Macquarie Park is located at 33.7788°S, 151.1242°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2113.
Macquarie Park, a verdant expanse, unfurls across gently sloping terrain, a mosaic of manicured lawns and clusters of mature eucalypts that whisper secrets on the breeze. It lies 3.3 km north-north-east of Ryde, NSW (from Ryde, NSW: bearing 14°T), and is situated 12.7 km north-west of Sydney. The air here, particularly as the afternoon sun begins its descent, carries a subtle, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil and the resinous scent of native trees, a sweetness that hints at the underlying natural landscape that once dominated this place. Patches of sunlight, filtered through the broad leaves, paint shifting patterns on the pathways, inviting a slower pace for the traveller. The topography, though not dramatic, possesses a quiet dignity, a subtle undulation that guides the eye and the foot through its diverse offerings, from open parkland to more secluded, shaded corners.
This locale, once part of a broader pastoral estate, has transformed significantly, its history now interwoven with the relentless march of progress and innovation. The land that once supported grazing animals now hums with a different kind of energy, a hub for knowledge and enterprise. Macquarie Park is now a recognised centre for leading research institutions and technology companies, drawing bright minds and ambitious projects from across the globe. This economic pivot has reshaped the character of the place, from its early agricultural roots to its current standing as a nexus of scientific endeavour and commercial activity, a testament to its adaptability and enduring appeal.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Macquarie Park, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Macquarie Park, in the Ryde City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Macquarie Park includes the postcode (2113), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Ryde City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Macquarie Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |