Overall score
Angus
43.2/100
Marsden Park
47.6/100
Angus for families and schools; Marsden Park for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Angus
43.2/100
Marsden Park
47.6/100
Crime rate
Angus
40.3 / 1k
Marsden Park
39.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Angus
12
Marsden Park
197
Population
Angus
384
Marsden Park
14,610
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Angus | Marsden Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.2/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.5/100 | 39.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.3 / 1k | 39.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 123 |
| Walkability | 27.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 12 | 197 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 71 |
| Green cover | 25.5% | 8.8% |
| Population | 384 | 14,610 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 10/10 |
Angus is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Marsden Park is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Angus sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Marsden Park is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Angus is stronger for a calmer planning outlook; Marsden Park answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Angus the better fit, while retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Marsden Park.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.