Overall score
Bidwill
47.3/100
Marsden Park
56.9/100
Bidwill vs Marsden Park, NSW suburb comparison
Marsden Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BidwillMarsden Park
Crime rate
Bidwill
194.4 / 1k
Marsden Park
39.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bidwill
65
Marsden Park
185
Population
Bidwill
4,202
Marsden Park
14,610
Metric leadBidwill 3Marsden Park 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMarsden Park
- Best for familiesMarsden Park
- Best for investmentMarsden Park
- Best for best valueMarsden Park
- Best for best schoolsMarsden Park
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bidwill | Marsden Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.3/100 | 56.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.6/100 | 58.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 194.4 / 1k | 39.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 73 | 123 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 65 | 185 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 51 |
| Population | 4,202 | 14,610 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bidwill is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Marsden Park is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Bidwill is stronger for parks and reserves and a calmer planning outlook; Marsden Park answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Bidwill generally means more approachable housing costs, while Marsden Park leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Marsden Park, while Bidwill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.