Eastwood vs Marsfield
The verdict
Marsfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.55M versus $2.72M in Eastwood. Eastwood rates higher for transport (97 vs 77). Marsfield is closer to the coast (16.9 km vs 18.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Marsfield rates higher (100 vs 84/100 in Eastwood).
Scores
| Eastwood | Marsfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 89 |
| Transport | 97 | 77 |
| Education | 91 | 93 |
| Liveability | 100 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Eastwood | Marsfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,695 | 12,492 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,945 | $1,943 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 64.9% | 65.0% |
| Born in Australia | 37.6% | 43.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Eastwood Moderate Growth · Marsfield High Growth
Property
| Eastwood | Marsfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.72M | $2.55M |
| Median unit price | $761K | $1.03M |
| House price YoY | -1.4% | 1.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $990 | $990 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 60 | 50 |
Median price history
Safety
| Eastwood | Marsfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 84 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 171 | 112 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 70 | 40 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 203 | 144 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,530 | 2,185 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Eastwood | Marsfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,115 | 1,131 |
See the full school list on each profile: Eastwood · Marsfield
Transport
| Eastwood | Marsfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 77 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 111 | 56 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 37 | 55 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 200 m | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Eastwood | Marsfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 41 | 3 |
| Parks | 30 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 116 | 14 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.8 km | 16.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.7 km | 14.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 920 m | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Eastwood | Marsfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,695 | 12,492 |
| Estimated 2025 | 19,878 | 15,018 |
| Projected 2041 | 21,887 | 26,584 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.55% | 4.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Eastwood or Marsfield?
Marsfield has the higher residential safety score (Eastwood 84/100 vs Marsfield 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Eastwood or Marsfield?
Marsfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.55M versus $2.72M.
Which has better schools, Eastwood or Marsfield?
Marsfield has a higher average school ICSEA (Eastwood 1115 vs Marsfield 1131; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Eastwood or Marsfield?
Eastwood has the higher transport score (Eastwood 97/100 vs Marsfield 77/100).
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