Crestmead vs Marsden
The verdict
Marsden rates higher for transport (58 vs 49). Marsden is closer to the coast (20.6 km vs 22.1 km).
Scores
CrestmeadMarsden
| Crestmead | Marsden | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 59 |
| Transport | 49 | 58 |
| Education | 32 | 35 |
| Liveability | 79 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Crestmead | Marsden | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,271 | 14,795 |
| Median age | 29 | 28 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,468 | $1,409 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 12.7% | 15.6% |
| Born in Australia | 64.4% | 55.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.3 |
Growth: Crestmead — · Marsden —
Property
| Crestmead | Marsden | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $595 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Crestmead | Marsden | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,035 | 1,034 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 570 | 575 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,994 | 7,994 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Crestmead | Marsden | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 959 | 933 |
See the full school list on each profile: Crestmead · Marsden
Transport
| Crestmead | Marsden | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 44 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 87 | 84 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.8 km | 2.8 km |
Liveability
| Crestmead | Marsden | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 3 |
| Parks | 21 | 34 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 16 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.1 km | 20.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.0 km | 23.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.9 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Crestmead | Marsden | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,271 | 14,795 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,782 | 15,839 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.03% | 1.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Crestmead or Marsden?
Crestmead and Marsden have similar residential safety scores (58 and 58/100).
Which has better schools, Crestmead or Marsden?
Crestmead has a higher average school ICSEA (Crestmead 959 vs Marsden 933; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Crestmead or Marsden?
Marsden has the higher transport score (Crestmead 49/100 vs Marsden 58/100).
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