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Welcome to our Midtown Community

Welcome to Midtown MacPark, where vibrant community life is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that a thriving community is built on active participation, connection, and shared experiences.

At Midtown, you'll find a rich tapestry of events, activities, and groups designed to bring residents together and celebrate our diverse community. From engaging workshops and social gatherings to cultural events and recreational activities, there’s always something happening here to spark your interest and connect you with others.

Get involved by joining one of our many community groups or volunteering opportunities. Whether you’re passionate about local causes, eager to share your skills, or just looking to meet new friends, there’s a place for you to make a meaningful impact.

We encourage you to explore, participate, and contribute to the dynamic community life at Midtown. Together, we’re creating a space where everyone can feel connected, valued, and engaged.

Come and be a part of Midtown’s lively and inclusive community—where every event, activity, and volunteer opportunity adds to the vibrant story we’re building together.

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Midtown's Acknowledgment of Country Totem Poles and Plaques

Midtown MacPark is proudly located on the lands of the Wallumedegal people of the Dharug nation.

To acknowledge the land on which Midtown MacPark stands, Totem Poles featuring Acknowledgment of Country plaques have been installed at all site entry points. Below, the artist shares the story behind the artwork featured on the totem poles.

Story:

This beautiful story pole artwork reflects the connection of the Wallumedegal people has with these lands and waterways.

Beautiful snapper fish were prominent and important to these poles as is mullet, bream, jew fish and sting rays in the Sydney bays and rivers of the Wallumedegal.

Connecting these are footprints, camp sites, terrains and gathering spots, a local connection to the lands of the Wallumedegal clans.

The large dots are the concentric circles are the locations of mobs to gather, eat, dance and to celebrate in rituals, such is the deep connection the Wallumedegal mobs have to this stunning place called home. - Dalmarri

Midtown Bees

Midtown MacPark is home to six beehives, housing approximately 100,000 European honeybees (Apis mellifera), which have been thriving in the Ecological Corridor since September 2023. These bees have been hard at work producing honey, which will be gifted to every new resident at Midtown. Beyond honey production, they play a vital role in supporting the local ecosystem by pollinating the Ecological Corridor and the community garden.

Residents have actively contributed to designing the honey jar logo and will soon receive hands-on mentoring and training from the Midtown Beekeeper. A variety of activities are also planned, including cooking with honey and learning how to make beeswax paper.

If you're interested in learning more about the bees or getting involved, please contact the Community Development Team.

Community Groups

The Midtown Community Groups are a great opportunity to engage with your neighbours, participate in community activities, and have a good time. If you're interested in joining any of the groups listed below or have a new idea for a community initiative, reach out to the Community Development Team.

Midtown Walking Group

Stay active and join your neighbours on these weekly walks.

Chatty Cafe

We believe having a chat can brighten your day.

Midtown Community Gardeners

Learning and growing together with Royal Botanic Gardens.

Midtown Markets Working Group

Organising vibrant markets to highlight unique treasures and community spirit.

Events and activities

Check out what’s been happening

Community Greening Session

The Royal Botanic Gardens Community Greening hosted a working bee and taught residents how to maintain the Community Garden, this included a harvest of the garden and re-planting seasonal produce.

Midtown EATs

Midtown Eats is a free community dinner for Midtown MacPark residents, fostering connection and inclusivity as part of the Together for Ryde network. With over 20 languages spoken in the community, it’s a welcoming space to meet neighbors, share a meal, and build lasting friendships.

Community Hub Open Day

To celebrate the opening of the new Midtown Community Hub, residents enjoyed an evening of live music, a grazing table and an opportunity to share ideas and suggestions for activities and events in the space.

Midtown EATs end of year Celebration

Residents enjoyed coming together to celebrate the first year of living at Midtown at an end of year celebration. The celebration involved a Christmas dinner, gelato, carols, fun entertainment for all to enjoy, and of course a visit from Santa on his sleigh!

Backyard Bee-keeping

Six Midtown residents spent the day learning all about European honeybee beekeeping starting them on their journey to harvesting their own honey using the Midtown Bees.

Idea’s Breakfast

The team at Village Well lead an interactive community planning session with residents over breakfast. This session included residents providing feedback on the community vision and helping to shape the events and activities plan for 2025.

Midtown Treasure Trove

Residents came together to showcase their items at the second Treasure Trove Markets. These vibrant markets saw a mix of pre-loved clothes and homewares, and homemade arts and crafts for sale. Visitors to the markets enjoyed live music, facepainting, and a coffee cart.

Clay Insects – School Holiday Program

For some school holiday fun kids enjoyed learning about the fascinating creatures in our gardens, from the tiny to the not-so-tiny. After learning about the creature habitats or homes all around us they got to make a creature from clay to take home.

Macquarie Community College Info Session

Residents enjoyed hearing from staff from the college about the variety of courses they from job ready skills to hospitality, childcare, fitness and more. The information session allowed residents to take the first step into finding a career they have always wanted.

Balcony Gardening Workshop with the Veggie Lady.

The Veggie Lady hosted an engaging workshop with residents to teach them the tips and tricks to creating a thriving balcony garden. Residents got their hands dirty at got to plant their very own seedling to take home.

R U Ok Day Walk

Residents came along to an R U Ok Morning tea, and neighbourhood walk where they were able to check in with each other and use the R U Ok resources to learn how to ask their neighbours ‘R U Ok?’

Preserving Herb Workshop & BBQ Lunch

Join the Royal Botanic Gardens for an exciting workshop where you'll dive into the world of herbs in our community garden. Discover the secrets of drying and preserving herbs to enjoy their medicinal benefits at home. Plus, connect with neighbours and enjoy a BBQ lunch.

Midtown MacPark Development Update

Meet the Frasers Property Development Team and hear about the next stage of the development that is about to commence on the Community Facilities and Village Green.

Pre-school gardening workshop

Children from a local daycare as well as those living at Midtown enjoyed a morning with the Royal Botanical Gardens learning all about different plants and got to get their hands dirty planting some seedlings.

Kids Lego Playdate

Primary school aged kids enjoyed a morning of playing with Lego and making friends, while parents got to meet other parents from the community over a cup of coffee.

NAIDOC Week event

Residents enjoyed a trip on the Midtown Community Bus to this Cultural Experience Workshop hosted by City of Ryde Council to celebrate NAIDOC Week.

Kids Nature Treasure Box Activity

Children of all ages went on a nature treasure hunt along Shrimpton’s creek collecting natures treasures while making friends.

Meet the Midtown Beekeeper

Residents enjoyed meeting the Midtown beekeeper and learning all about the beautiful bees that make up the Midtown Honey. Residents also enjoyed a honey tasting, and have expressed interest in learning how to become beekeepers themselves!

Kids gardening workshop

A fun morning outdoor activity hosted by the Royal Botanic Gardens where little ones got their hands dirty while learning about gardening.

Kids playdate

A playdate was held for all little adventurers and their parents. At this event, children played at the playground next to our Darcy St. Project Café, while parents connected and built relationships over a coffee provided by us. This was an exciting opportunity for families to meet others at Midtown MacPark.

Residents morning tea

We celebrated the opening of the first stage of Midtown MacPark in early April with a special event attended by Federal Housing Minister, Julie Collins, NSW Housing Minister Rose Jackson, as well as Frasers Property Australia CEO Cameron Leggatt and Mission Australia CEO Sharon Callister. The event included a morning tea where guests could mingle and celebrate this major milestone.

Kokedama workshop

The Kokedama workshop hosted by the Royal Botanical Gardens was a great success. Participants learned how to create lush hanging moss balls of Japanese origin, which made perfect 'housewarming' gifts. The event was an enjoyable experience, and the hanging moss balls now adorn many new homes.

Neighbourhood Walk & Pet Playdate

Residents have been enjoying this monthly walk along the Shrimptons Creek where they get to know each other as well as visit some of the local parks and amenities.

Community Garden Working Bee

A great working bee session with the Royal Botanic Gardens Community Greening Program. Participants were taught the tricks of the trade for growing herbs, fruits and vegetables, and enjoyed fresh produce at the Midtown MacPark Community Garden.

Community Planning Session

We had a group of residents gathered to share their hopes and vision for the kind of community they want Midtown MacPark to be. It was great to hear their diverse ideas and dreams for the new community.

Summer Picnic

After our Community Planning Session, we enjoyed a vibrant Summer Picnic. This joyful gathering highlighted the friendly and inclusive nature of our diverse community, fostering connections that will flourish in new community at Midtown MacPark.

Handmade Christmas Decoration Workshop

The Midtown community enjoyed a festive activity making their own handmade Christmas decorations from easy to find materials. Just in time for the joyous season!

Neighbourhood Walk, Pet Playdate & BBQ

On the day, the Midtown team along with the local communities had a wonderful walk along the Shrimptons Creek Walking Track, exploring the local ELS Hall Dog Park with our furry friends. After the walk, we enjoyed a delicious BBQ lunch at Midtown Community Garden. It was a fantastic event, and thank you to everyone who joined us on the day.

Story Time at Livvi’s Place

The Midtown Community Bus picked up parents/careers and children from Macquarie Uni Station to attend a enjoyable morning session with storyteller Nylan at Livvi's Place for a Story Time hosted by City of Ryde Council. It was an inclusive hour of craft, stories, friends, songs, and fun for everyone to enjoy.

Neighbourhood Cultural Walk & Morning tea

Local communities came together for a delightful cultural experience as they gathered to take a leisurely walk along the Budyari Ngurra Walking Track, while took a break together to enjoy a refreshing morning tea afterwards.

The Great Separation Screening

In partnership with Macquarie Uni, we showcased this documentary which highlights the importance of connection and reducing loneliness in our communities.

Kids Gardening Workshop

In partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens Community Greening Program, we ran an interactive workshop with kids where they got to build their own herb garden and make flat bread using herbs from the Midtown Garden.

Stone Painting Workshop

For a fun school holiday activity for kids we partnered with a local artist who taught kids how to paint fun images on stones that brightened up the garden.

Composting and Worm Farming Workshop

A great workshop with ‘The Veggie Lady’ – Toni Salter, teaching us how to create a compost and worm farm bin at home so residents can use compost and worm juice to fertilise their gardens at home.

Volunteering

Community Bus Driver

Providing safe, reliable transportation for residents to access essential services and events.

Community Connections

Fostering belonging through diverse activities that cater to various interests and backgrounds.

Other Ways to Get Involved

If you have a hobby, skill, or interest you’d like to share with others, we’d love to hear from you!

Resources

Midtown Community Resilience Plan
: Midtown Welcome Kit

Midtown Neighborhood guide

Key Contacts

Project progress update

Stay up-to-date with all that is happening at Midtown MacPark. With construction of stage 1 now complete, and stage 2 is well underway, this 8.2 hectare masterplanned community is in its transformation to become Sydney’s most exciting new urban community.

Explore below to follow our journey as we create Sydney's next great urban neighbourhood - Midtown MacPark.

Project Timeline

Approval Documents

Construction Update

FAQs

Residents Information and Frequently Asked Questions

Midtown MacPark is a new, vibrant, mixed-tenure housing development that includes community, affordable, and private market dwellings. 3300 dwellings will be built in 8 stages over 12 years. A master- planned community that includes open space, parks and playgrounds with a new state primary school, community hub and shops, commercial pool and gym and a new road over Shrimpton’s Creek. Midtown is designed to foster a sense of community, inclusivity, and diversity.

Frasers Property Australia is one of Australia’s leading diversified property groups and an Australian division of Frasers Property Limited. Frasers Property is the developer behind Midtown MacPark, committed to creating sustainable and thriving communities.

Mission Australia Housing is a leading national Community Housing Provider. Our aim is to deliver social and affordable housing and support services. We aim to provide better homes in vibrant communities and services that are tailored to individual need, to support residents in moving towards independence.

Programs and activities

Frasers Property and Mission Australia have Community Development Managers whose role is to work alongside residents to build a strong, connected and cohesive community. Regular events, programs and activities based on the interest of residents are open for all to participate and enjoy.

Contact the Community Development Team if you have any ideas or would like to get involved.

Check the Midtown Community webpage to stay up-to date.

The Compass Program is a housing and support program for people who want to work towards achieving independence and reaching their potential. It is particularly for people who want to study, work and secure housing options beyond social housing.

Tailored Support Coordination offers support to individuals to help them create a plan to achieve their goals and take advantage of the opportunities Midtown MacPark and the local community has to offer.

For more information contact Mission Australia at northernsydneyservices@missionaustralia.com.au or 9480 2500.

The Community Chaplain aims to strengthen the personal and spiritual wellbeing of residents and community members, whatever their beliefs or faith, through community engagement, pastoral listening and spiritual resource.

For more information contact Mission Australia at midtownchaplaincy@missionaustralia.com.au or 1800 189 445.

Building

For all homeowners, contact Frasers Property Customer Care team to log a defect and any warranty claims within your home. You can log a defect via the myFrasersPropertyapp.

For all tenants, contact the Property Manager.

Please contact Building Management.

For Buildings 1 Mahogany and 16 Sandstone, contact jack.lynch@frasersproperty.com.au and for Building 5 & 7 Mahogany and 2 Sandstone, contact midtownmaintenance@missionaustralia.com.au

Residents are permitted to keep apartment friendly cat or a dog. Any pet is required to be registered with the Strata Manager of Landlord before it is brought into the property.

If an owner intends to rent their unit out, as a landlord, they can decide whether the tenant is allowed to keep a pet at the property.

Building Management does not hold keys for private residences. Residents are responsible for arranging a locksmith. If you have also lost your fob for access into the building, if you know your neighbour, get them to buzz you and the locksmith into the building. If you have lost your fob, for the safety and security of yourself and other tenants you must alert the Building Manager.

For Buildings 1 Mahogany and 16 Sandstone, contact jack.lynch@frasersproperty.com.au and for Building 5 & 7 Mahogany and 2 Sandstone, contact midtownmaintenance@missionaustralia.com.au

Contact Building Management.

For Buildings 1 Mahogany and 16 Sandstone, contact jack.lynch@frasersproperty.com.au and for Building 5 & 7 Mahogany and 2 Sandstone, contact midtownmaintenance@missionaustralia.com.au

There is street parking available in the event all the visitors’ spaces are taken.

There will be around 40 bicycle hoops located around Midtown MacPark.

Sustainability

Midtown MacPark has achieved a 6 Star Green Star Communities rating from the Green Building Council of Australia by demonstrating commitment to best practice for urban and environmental design.

The variety of large open spaces and creek corridor offers a sense of relief from the typical urban lifestyle. The water sensitive urban design and land rehabilitation programs are just the beginning, as a range of innovative technologies to reduce our footprint and further integrate the community with natural settings are explored.

Read more about the sustainable initiatives being undertaken Midtown MacPark Sustainability.

Community Amenities & Transport

To see all of the Midtown MacPark facilities, check out the Masterplan at the Midtown MacPark website.

Mon – Sat 7.30am – 2pm. Refer to https://www.javahouse.cafe/ for the latest updates and hours.

Join the vibrant community garden! Dive into a world of diverse herbs, veggies, fruits, and flowers, including tasty native species. When the garden blooms, explore plant types and uses through engaging education. Embrace the soil, become a volunteer – it's a green adventure for everyone! – Email the Community Development Team at community@midtownmacpark.com.au and stay up to date with the latest garden events.

A free Community Bus service will be operated by Mission Australia, and available for residents within Midtown to connect into surrounding Macquarie Park. Residents will be consulted as to the route and outings.

The pool and gym are located on the ground floor of the Community Hub building adjacent to the Village Green. Once an operator is announced they will be able to provide a guide on pricing. The Community Hub, pay-as-you-go gym and pool are likely to be open in early 2026.

The retail hub could include a convenience store, café, takeaway food options as well as health and beauty tenancies that will be located on the ground level of Treehouse, integrated with the community’s Village Green anticipated to open early 2026.

Amenities will be available in the Community Hub when it opens. There will also amenities available in the retail precinct for customers. It is anticipated that the Community Hub and retail precinct will be open in 2026.

There will be two Community Hub space’s available at Midtown MacPark. One is currently open which is located at 9 Mahogany Ave and is open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm. The second space is expected to open early 2026. There will be a range of services and activities for the local community that could include: support groups and family groups, education groups, recreational activities and information services. This space will also have rooms to hire for events.

Operators of the Childcare Centres will nominate the enrolment process for their facilities. There is parking is available within the buildings for drop off and pick up.

The NSW Government recently confirmed a 750-student Kindergarten to Year 6 primary school to be built at Midtown MacPark, with the completion date still to be announced. Enrolment in the school will be via the standard process for enrolling in all NSW public schools.

There is provision for multiple car share spaces across Midtown MacPark. An operator hasn’t been locked in yet, but we will provide residents with an update as soon as there is. There are however existing car share operations that can be found in the surrounding streets to Midtown MacPark. Check out Councils website to see surround locations.

Parks, Playgrounds and Open Spaces

There aren’t any public barbeques at Midtown, however both Wilga Park and ELS Park have public electric BBQ facilities.

All of Midtown is pet friendly and recommended that dogs are kept on lead at all times.

Park users can access the amenities in the Community Hub once is it open, or retail precinct toilets if they are customers.

A Development Application has been lodged and once this is approved, we will be able to provide precise timing for completion, however, we expect this will be 2026.

The ELS Hall Park in North Ryde has a dog off-leash area is approximately 900 metres walking distance from Midtown MacPark via Shrimpton’s Creek.

Deliveries

Packages can be delivered into your apartment building. If you prefer an authorised delivery, you should consider having your parcels delivered to a Post Office or delivery locker service.

Groceries can be delivered into your unit.

Delivery drivers should be met in the lobby. For the safety and security of all tenants we ask residents not to buzz drivers up to individual floors.

Safety

Midtown MacPark is committed to safety and a welcoming atmosphere. Security measures include surveillance cameras, well-lit walkways, and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles, ensuring a secure environment.

Public art pieces, thoughtfully integrated into the architecture and built environment to enhance the community’s sense of space and meaningful connection with Country.

Midtown MacPark is mobility accessible.

If you are concerned for yourself or someone’s else’s safety, you should call the police.

Waste Management

Small bags of rubbish and small recycling items go in their respective garbage chutes. Larger rubbish/recycling items should be taken to main garbage room in the basement. Household items should be placed in the bulky goods room in the basement.

If you see something left within the building contact the Building Manager. If you see something left on a public road or space, contact Council.

For Buildings 1 Mahogany and 16 Sandstone, contact jack.lynch@frasersproperty.com.au and for Building 5 & 7 Mahogany and 2 Sandstone, contact midtownmaintenance@missionaustralia.com.au

Contacts

Sarah Melody Community Development Manager | Frasers Property Australia Midtown Macpark

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Kyle Wiebe Community Development Manager | Mission Australia Midtown Macpark

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Karley Grill Community Development Coordinator | Frasers Property Australia Midtown Macpark

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We recognise the traditional custodians of the land on which Midtown MacPark is situated — the Wallumedegal people of the Dharug Nation. We pay our respects to the Elders past, present and future, for they hold the memories, the culture and dreams of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continual relationship with the land and we recognise the importance of the young people who are the future leaders.

Have any questions or feedback?

Our dedicated team is more than happy to assist.