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Marsden

QLD 4132 · Logan

14,795 (2021)15,839 est. (2025)

59
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

14,795
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
58
Safety score
58
Transport score

Marsden is a suburb in Logan, QLD 4132, about 24km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Marsden are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 58/100, and is about 21km inland. Marsden has an overall score of 59/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 58/100.

23.9 km
To Brisbane CBD
20.6 km
To coast
$580/wk
Median rent (house)
2.8 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

14,795
Population
28
Median age
3.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,409
vs NSW median-23.8%
Median taxable income (individual)$51,425/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -14%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 4132 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher15.6%
Born in Australia55.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,281 / 8 / 843

Top countries of birth: New Zealand (9.73%), Myanmar (2.43%), Afghanistan (2.29%), Samoa (2.1%), England (1.51%)

Top languages: Samoan (4.53%), Arabic (2.28%), Khmer (1.69%), Urdu (1.28%), Hindi (1.15%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:

Median rent — house / unit$580 / $560 wk

Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

58
Residential

QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Logan local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

153
Break & enter dwelling1,034/100k
24
Steal from dwelling162/100k
85
Motor vehicle theft575/100k
Domestic assaultNot reported
12
Robbery81/100k
217
Non-domestic assault1,467/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 1,639 (all categories, latest year)11,077 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

34

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

75
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 984 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Marsden State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 929
  • Burrowes State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 925

Nearby (within 10km)

  • The Centre Education ProgrammeSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 864
  • Groves Christian College - Upper Primary CampusCombined · Independent · 1.5km
  • Marsden State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 943
  • St John of Kronstadt AcademyPrimary · Independent · 1.7km
  • Crestmead State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 925
  • Kingston State CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 901
  • Kingston Centre for Continuing Secondary EducationSecondary · Government · 1.8km
  • Groves Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 977
  • Arethusa College - Berrinba CampusSecondary · Independent · 2km
  • Kingston State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 887
  • Berrinba East State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 875
  • St Francis CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 989

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

58
44Bus
CBD commute (est.)84 min (bus)
Nearest train stationKingston station (2.8 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate8.2% · vs QLD avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
14.9%
Manufacturing
11.7%
Retail Trade
10.8%
Construction
9.9%
Transport, Postal & Warehousing
9.6%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

29.3°C
Summer max
21.5°C
Winter max
1,150mm
Rainfall/yr
7.5h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

52 in suburbSupermarkets
63 in suburbCafes/Rest.
6134 in suburbParks
3116 in suburbPlaygrounds
2Pools
70 in suburbGyms
74 in suburbDog parks
113 in suburbGPs
81 in suburbPharmacies
174 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
538 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets

In this suburb

2Public toilets
Air qualityGood air quality (76/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalLogan Hospital (4.2 km)
Nearest vet1.6 km
Nearest airportBrisbane (32.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

22

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

7
Gyms
7
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
53
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

46

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

61
Parks
2
Nature reserves
2
Bike paths
1
Hiking trails
7
Dog parks
21
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

24

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
1
Galleries
2
Libraries
1
Arts centres
5
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

2

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.07
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

29

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

7
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
3
OSHC
Total services9
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 9 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.61

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Places of Worship

7
Christian2 in suburb
4
Muslim0 in suburb
1
Buddhist1 in suburb
Total within 3km12
In this suburb3

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Frequently asked questions about Marsden

Is Marsden safe?

Marsden has a residential safety score of 58/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 11,077 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Marsden from Brisbane CBD?

Marsden is about 23.9 km from Brisbane CBD, an estimated 84 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Marsden?

Marsden has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 927 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Marsden?

Marsden has a transport score of 58/100 and 44 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.