Kingston vs Marsden
The verdict
Kingston rates higher for transport (92 vs 58). Kingston is closer to the coast (19.1 km vs 20.6 km).
Scores
KingstonMarsden
| Kingston | Marsden | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 59 |
| Transport | 92 | 58 |
| Education | 34 | 35 |
| Liveability | 98 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kingston | Marsden | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,506 | 14,795 |
| Median age | 32 | 28 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,181 | $1,409 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 13.4% | 15.6% |
| Born in Australia | 56.4% | 55.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.3 |
Growth: Kingston — · Marsden —
Property
| Kingston | 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) | $590 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Kingston | Marsden | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,038 | 1,034 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 571 | 575 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,994 | 7,994 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kingston | Marsden | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 4 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 900 | 933 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kingston · Marsden
Transport
| Kingston | Marsden | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 58 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 57 | 44 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 54 | 84 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 660 m | 2.8 km |
Liveability
| Kingston | 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 | 28 | 34 |
| Playgrounds | 17 | 16 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.1 km | 20.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.8 km | 23.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Kingston | Marsden | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,506 | 14,795 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,136 | 15,839 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.47% | 1.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kingston or Marsden?
Kingston and Marsden have similar residential safety scores (58 and 58/100).
Which has better schools, Kingston or Marsden?
Marsden has a higher average school ICSEA (Kingston 900 vs Marsden 933; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kingston or Marsden?
Kingston has the higher transport score (Kingston 92/100 vs Marsden 58/100).
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