Bidwill vs Marsden Park
The verdict
Bidwill is more affordable, with a median house price of $879K versus $1.22M in Marsden Park. Bidwill rates higher for liveability (79 vs 58). Marsden Park rates higher for education (73 vs 34). Marsden Park is closer to the coast (36.1 km vs 38.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Marsden Park rates higher (74 vs 10/100 in Bidwill).
Scores
| Bidwill | Marsden Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 58 |
| Transport | 60 | 46 |
| Education | 34 | 73 |
| Liveability | 79 | 58 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bidwill | Marsden Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,202 | 14,610 |
| Median age | 30 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $899 | $2,722 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 12.8% | 61.1% |
| Born in Australia | 62.6% | 44.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.4 |
Growth: Bidwill Stable · Marsden Park High Growth
Property
| Bidwill | Marsden Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $879K | $1.22M |
| Median unit price | $640K | $865K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 3.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bidwill | Marsden Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 10 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 428 | 82 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 262 | 233 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,023 | 376 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,802 | 4,497 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bidwill | Marsden Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 837 | 1,082 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bidwill · Marsden Park
Transport
| Bidwill | Marsden Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 63 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 107 | 108 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.4 km | 4.1 km |
Liveability
| Bidwill | Marsden Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 20 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 38.2 km | 36.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 38.9 km | 39.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Bidwill | Marsden Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,202 | 14,610 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,256 | 28,431 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,380 | 41,507 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.32% | 18.11% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bidwill or Marsden Park?
Marsden Park has the higher residential safety score (Bidwill 10/100 vs Marsden Park 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Bidwill or Marsden Park?
Bidwill is more affordable, with a median house price of $879K versus $1.22M.
Which has better schools, Bidwill or Marsden Park?
Marsden Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Bidwill 837 vs Marsden Park 1082; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bidwill or Marsden Park?
Bidwill has the higher transport score (Bidwill 60/100 vs Marsden Park 46/100).
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