Overall score
Angus
38.6/100
Marsden Park
56.9/100
Angus for families and schools; Marsden Park for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Angus
38.6/100
Marsden Park
56.9/100
Crime rate
Angus
40.3 / 1k
Marsden Park
39.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Angus
6
Marsden Park
185
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 | 38.6/100 | 56.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.3/100 | 58.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.3 / 1k | 39.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 123 |
| Walkability | 27.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 185 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 51 |
| Population | 384 | 14,610 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 10/10 |
Angus is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, 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 and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Marsden Park, while Angus remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.