Marino vs Sheidow Park
The verdict
Sheidow Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $910K versus $1.38M in Marino. Marino rates higher for transport (86 vs 63). Sheidow Park rates higher for liveability (62 vs 48). Marino is closer to the coast (880 m vs 2.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Sheidow Park rates higher (100 vs 67/100 in Marino).
Scores
| Marino | Sheidow Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 61 |
| Transport | 86 | 63 |
| Education | 69 | 58 |
| Liveability | 48 | 62 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Marino | Sheidow Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,277 | 6,731 |
| Median age | 47 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,091 | $2,024 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.7% | 36.0% |
| Born in Australia | 70.5% | 74.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Marino Moderate Growth · Sheidow Park Stable
Property
| Marino | Sheidow Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.38M | $910K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -11.9% | 26.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $615 | $637 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Marino | Sheidow Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 264 | 30 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 88 | 30 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,581 | 1,813 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Marino | Sheidow Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,046 |
See the full school list on each profile: Marino · Sheidow Park
Transport
| Marino | Sheidow Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 63 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 33 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 66 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 560 m | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Marino | Sheidow Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 29 | 97 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 880 m | 2.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.6 km | 18.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.7 km | 15.3 km |
Population & growth
| Marino | Sheidow Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,277 | 6,731 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,377 | 6,841 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,656 | 7,369 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.08% | 0.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Marino or Sheidow Park?
Sheidow Park has the higher residential safety score (Marino 67/100 vs Sheidow Park 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Marino or Sheidow Park?
Sheidow Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $910K versus $1.38M.
Which has better public transport, Marino or Sheidow Park?
Marino has the higher transport score (Marino 86/100 vs Sheidow Park 63/100).
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