Overall score
Hassall Grove
43.1/100
Marsden Park
47.6/100
Hassall Grove for families; Marsden Park for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hassall Grove
43.1/100
Marsden Park
47.6/100
Crime rate
Hassall Grove
42.6 / 1k
Marsden Park
39.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hassall Grove
53
Marsden Park
197
Population
Hassall Grove
4,401
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 | Hassall Grove | Marsden Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.1/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.8/100 | 39.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.6 / 1k | 39.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 42 | 123 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 53 | 197 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 71 |
| Green cover | 15.2% | 8.8% |
| Population | 4,401 | 14,610 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Hassall Grove is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Marsden Park is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Hassall Grove tends to lead on schools and education options, plus a calmer planning outlook, while Marsden Park stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Choose Hassall Grove if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Marsden Park for retirees and value-focused buyers.
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.