NSW · Blacktown Council
Marsden Park, 2765
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Marsden Park is a practical established suburb in Blacktown, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with family life visible on every street. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by growth momentum and parks and green space, while local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 14,610
- Median age
- 32
- Median household income / week
- $2,722
- Dwelling vacancy
- 2.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 121 of 4,295
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,900
- Employment rate
- 69.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 204 / 94 / 9
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $530
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $820
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $800
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 656
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 970
- Against the person
- 304
- Against property
- 406
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 66.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 48 residents
- State safety percentile
- 44.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -4.9%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions398
- Domestic Violence Related Assault278
- Fraud239
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment331
- Malicious Damage To Property263
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 6
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 1,091.5
- Marsden Park Anglican CollegeCombined
- Marsden Park Public SchoolPrimary
- Northbourne Public SchoolPrimary
- St Luke's ArrungaSpecial
- St Luke's Catholic College (Primary)Primary
- St Luke's Catholic College (Secondary)Secondary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
123 public transport stops in this suburb
- Hollinsworth Rd After Chifley Glade
- Hollinsworth Rd Before Richmond Rd
- Ingenia Lifestyle Stoney Creek, Hollinsworth Rd
- Richmond Rd After Hollinsworth Rd
- Richmond Rd After Langford Dr
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
1,558 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 GREENOUGH CRESCENT MARSDEN PARK 2765Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation6 KISS STREET MARSDEN PARK 2765Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation10 FAWCETT STREET MARSDEN PARK 2765Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation52 BRAMALL AVENUE MARSDEN PARK 2765Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support1270 Richmond Road Marsden ParkUnder Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation46 PENTECOST CRESCENT MARSDEN PARK 2765Under Assessment
- Subdivision215 GRANGE AVENUE MARSDEN PARK 2765Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure19 PENTECOST CRESCENT MARSDEN PARK 2765Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Data centre105 HOLLINSWORTH ROAD MARSDEN PARK 2765Under Assessment
May 2026
- Home business; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia14 BALDWIN STREET MARSDEN PARK 2765Under Assessment
- SubdivisionWATKIN CRESCENT MARSDEN PARK 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 YELLOWBOX STREET MARSDEN PARK 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool15 ELARA BOULEVARD MARSDEN PARK 2765Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming poolWYLDE STREET MARSDEN PARK 2765Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation24 LISSANTHE STREET MARSDEN PARK 2765Determined
- Subdivision312 SOUTH STREET MARSDEN PARK 2765Under Assessment
April 2026
- Industrial development; Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure; Light industryASTORIA STREET MARSDEN PARK 2765Under Assessment
- Educational establishment; Temporary building, structure or use; School55 FRONTIER AVENUE MARSDEN PARK 2765Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure45 PENTECOST CRESCENT MARSDEN PARK 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation56 ELARA BOULEVARD MARSDEN PARK 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 KISS STREET MARSDEN PARK 2765Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 GREENOUGH CRESCENT MARSDEN PARK 2765Under Assessment
- Demolition971 RICHMOND ROAD MARSDEN PARK 2765Under Assessment
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Car park; Retail Premise; Shop; Neighbourhood supermarket; Hours of operation and trading188 SOUTH STREET MARSDEN PARK 2765Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision226 GRANGE AVENUE MARSDEN PARK 2765Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Public ReserveWILCOX STREET MARSDEN PARK 2765Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool31 FREESIA STREET MARSDEN PARK 2765Determined
- Commercial development; Office Premise; Temporary building, structure or use38 ELARA BOULEVARD MARSDEN PARK 2765Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Other Infrastructure37 SOUTH STREET MARSDEN PARK 2765Under Assessment
- Subdivision220 GRANGE AVENUE MARSDEN PARK 2765Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Electricity generating facility (non-solar or wind); Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)500 SOUTH STREET MARSDEN PARK 2765Determined
February 2026
- Subdivision2512 ELARA BOULEVARD MARSDEN PARK 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia6 FAWCETT STREET MARSDEN PARK NSW 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation34 BOLWARRA DRIVE MARSDEN PARK 2765Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structureKETLEY CIRCUIT MARSDEN PARK 2765Additional Information Requested
January 2026
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure; General industryHOLLINSWORTH ROAD MARSDEN PARK 2765Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation119 BRAMALL AVENUE MARSDEN PARK 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure36 WILCOX STREET MARSDEN PARK 2765Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Erection of a new structure; Hardware and building supply; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drinkRICHMOND ROAD MARSDEN PARK 2765Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision264A SOUTH STREET MARSDEN PARK 2765Additional Information Requested
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
43 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Abell Rd before Raine AvBus stop
- Abell Rd before Springdale StBus stop
- Astoria St after South StBus stop
- Astoria St before South StBus stop
- Carnaby St after Astoria StBus stop
- Carnaby St before Astoria StBus stop
- Glengarrie Rd after Abell RdBus stop
- Glengarrie Rd after Molineux StBus stop
- Glengarrie Rd after Vasse WayBus stop
- Glengarrie Rd before Abell RdBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Elara Dog ParkPark
- Langford ParkPark
- The Grange ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 3
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Castle Medical Centreclinic
- Medicines R Us Chemistpharmacy
- Our Medical Homeclinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Ready 2 LearnHarmony Avenuekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 28
- Parks (OSM)
- 9
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 61.5/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 13% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 717th in Australia
- State rank
- 262nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #76 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #189 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Abell Rd before Raine Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Abell Rd before Springdale Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Astoria St after South Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Astoria St before South Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Beaumont TilesamenitiesUnit 2 6 Ultimo Place, Marsden Parktiles
- Carnaby St after Astoria Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Carnaby St before Astoria Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Carpet CourtamenitiesUnit 1A 6 Ultimo Place, Marsden Parkcarpet
- Fernwood FitnessamenitiesUnit 3 6 Ultimo Place, Marsden Parkfitness_centre
- Glengarrie Rd after Abell Rdamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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