Overview
About Macquarie Park
Macquarie Park Innovation District (MPID) is Australia’s first innovation district with over 63,000 jobs located in the district.
Macquarie Park innovation district is home to the renowned Macquarie University and serves as the headquarters for multinational organisations. It also hosts a vibrant community of startups, scaleups, and established Australian businesses, all working across high-growth, deep-tech sectors.
The district offers a dynamic environment conducive to the growth of startups, scaleups, small and medium enterprises, and established businesses. Its strategic location provides easy access to transport options such as the Metro, M2, and bus connections, while also benefiting from close proximity to the university’s research and talent pool.
About Macquarie Park
Quick facts
Commercial space to grow
1.2 million square metres
Highly educated and innovative talent pool
63,000 jobs
#1 for IP
Australian postcode with the most IP registrations
Top 1% world-leading university
44,000 students from 113 countries
Accessible
Three Metro stations connecting to city in 18 minutes and M2 motorway
Sydney’s greenest CBD
Lane Cove National park on our doorstop
Home to 13 of the world’s top 200 companies
Forbes 2023 “Global 2000” list
$13.6b economic activity
$700 million in research and development generated annually in the district
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Who’s who in Macquarie Park?
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Biotech and Pharma
Home to AstraZeneca, Sanofi, Novartis etc. R&D capability with RNA Pilot Research & Manufacturing Facility, Australian Genome Foundry and Macquarie University Deeptech Incubator.
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Medtech
Home to Australia's leading medtech company Cochlear and growing firms such as Nanosonics, Saluda Medical, EM Vision etc.
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Healthcare
Home to Macquarie University Hospital and NSW Health Prototyping Centre, <10 mins access to new $480M Ryde Hospital redevelopment and prolixity to 4 major Sydney adult hospitals.
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Digital Technologies & Telcommunications
Headquarters of telecommunications giant Optus, Schneider Electric, DXC Technology, Honeywell etc. Macquarie University Incubator supports startups & scaleups.
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Advanced Manufacturing & Technologies
District provides ample spaces and locations for R&D and on-site manufacturing with firms such as Nanosonics leading the way in onshoring advanced manufacturing solutions.
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Education
Macquarie University is home to over 44,000 students from 113 countries. Close proximity to TAFE Meadowbank Multi-Trades and Institute of Applied Digital Technology.
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Why Macquarie Park is the right home for your business
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Transport connectivity
Macquarie Park is well connected to Greater Sydney with current and future projects to be delivered over the next few years:
Sydney Metro
M2 Hills Motorway
Mac Park Precinct and Bus Interchange (in progress)
Zero Emission Bus Depot (in progress)
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Access to experience and skilled talent
Macquarie Park boasts a rich ecosystem of talent, experience and educational resources, including:
63,000 employees in the district
44,000 students at Macquarie University
Expanding primary and high school infrastructure
TAFE NSW Meadowbank (Multi-Trades and Digital Technology Hub) - 15 minutes form the district
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Collaborative community
A dynamic and supportive network is fostered within the district, through various collaborative initiatives, including:
CMPID membership and events
Local chambers of commerce
Incubator and co-working spaces
Industry associations including MTAA
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Workspaces of the future
The district offers a range of commercial and innovation spaces and facilities to support a thriving workforce including:
MPark stage 1: 3 commercial buildings, over 62K sqm for up to 3,600 workers,
Macquarie Square: 5 commercial buildings, over 100sqm for over 10K workers
Macquarie Exchange: Over 83K sqm
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Amenity & Open Space
The area offers a range of high-quality amenities that enhance the living and working experience, including:
Macquarie Centre: key shopping and dining destination
Lane Cove National Park
New Catherine Hamlin Park
Wilga Park
