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QLD · Logan Council
Marsden, 4132
Est. population · Jun 2025
16,724
Growth (1 yr)
+1.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+8.2%
Median age
28
Median income
$1,409/wk
Employment rate
49.7%
Languages at home
34.3%non-English
Most common: Samoan, Arabic, Khmer
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Dog friendly
Suburb profile
In Logan Council, Marsden is a settled established suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. The community skews younger, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The suburb has a clear multicultural mix alongside longer-term local households.
There is a dense cluster of schools and early-learning options nearby. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Buses make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Against similar metro suburbs, safety stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with community and employment less decisive. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Marsden snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$560/wk
Population (ERP)
16,724
+1.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.7%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#99
among Metro Brisbane · Established
Safety
52nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
49th
percentile in QLD
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
17th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 60.8/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 14% of Queensland's suburbs
- National rank
- 939th in Australia
- State rank
- 204th in QLD
- Peer rank
- #99 among Metro Brisbane · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #139 among Metro Brisbane suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Mar 2026)
- $560
Median weekly rent from Queensland RTA rental bond data. 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
- RTA bond statistics — Residential Tenancies Authority (Queensland) · Mar 2026 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
16,724(June 2025)
+1.1% annual · +8.2% over 5 years · 49th percentile in QLD
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.1%
- 5-year growth
- +8.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +187
- Change in 5 years
- +1,271
- Growth rank in QLD
- 49th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~19,250), extrapolated at +2.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 14,795
- Median age
- 28
- Median household income / week
- $1,409
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 248 of 4,380
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,457
- Employment rate
- 49.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3,281 / 843 / 8
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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2026 to Aug 2026)
- 708
- Against the person
- 146
- Against property
- 424
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 42.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 101 residents
- State safety percentile
- 52.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate, partial year)
- -8.6%
Most common offence types
- Assault123
- Drug Offences134
- Other Property Damage100
- Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)436
- Unlawful Entry99
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- QPS Online Crime Map — Queensland Police Service · Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Aug 2026; Jan 2026 to Aug 2026 · Updated · Calendar-year aggregates
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 7
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 925
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 17th
School list
- Burrowes State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 925 · 17th percentile · LBOTE 55% · 890 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Marsden State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 929 · 18th percentile · LBOTE 43% · 1,411 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- The Centre Education ProgrammeSpecial · Catholic · ICSEA 864 · 6th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 122 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Marsden State High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 943 · 22th percentile · LBOTE 48% · 3,857 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Crestmead State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 925 · 17th percentile · LBOTE 46% · 1,279 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Kingston State CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 901 · 11th percentile · LBOTE 22% · 866 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Groves Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 977 · 36th percentile · LBOTE 48% · 1,678 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
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 · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Milestones Early Learning MarsdenMacarthy Roadkindergarten
- kindergartenkindergarten
- kindergartenkindergarten
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
44 public transport stops in this suburb
- Browns Plains Rd at Birch Street
- Browns Plains Rd at Birch Street
- Browns Plains Rd at Blue Gum Drive
- Browns Plains Rd at Blue Gum Drive
- Browns Plains Rd at Emerald Street
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
122 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 places of worship · 15 playgrounds · 3 dog parks · 2 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 23 parks mapped in suburb, 15 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 44 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 19 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.55
Shopping(1)
- ShellConvenience store
Community(4)
- Kindergarten (3)
- Milestones Early Learning MarsdenKindergarten
66 Macarthy Road, Marsden
Sport & outdoors(43)
- Dog park (3)
- Ainslie ParkPark
- Burrinjuck ParkPark
- Devine ParkPark
- Kinchant ParkPark
- Marsden ParkPark
- Moxey ParkPark
- Park (15)
- Pauline ParkPark
- Pescara ParkPark
- Picnic area
- Playground (15)
- Sports field
Entertainment(1)
- Viewpoint
Transport(22)
22 bus stops
Other(18)
- Alcohol
- Bbq
- Bench (7)
- Common
- Drinking water
- Macarthy Fair Shopping CentreMall
- Burrowes State SchoolParking
- Marsden Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day SaintsParking
- Parking (14)
- St Maximilian Kolbe Catholic ParishParking
- AmpolPetrol station
- ShellPetrol station
- Picnic Table
- Khmer Buddhist Society of QueenslandPlace of worship
Unit 44 50 Third Avenue, Marsden
- St Maximilian Kolbe Catholic ParishPlace of worship
26-38 Macarthy Road, Marsden
- Public toilets
- Shelter (12)
- Waste Basket (4)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
8 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Ainslie ParkPark
- Burrinjuck ParkPark
- Devine ParkPark
- Kinchant ParkPark
- Marsden ParkPark
- Moxey ParkPark
- Pauline ParkPark
- Pescara ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 28
- Parks (OSM)
- 23
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Khmer Buddhist Society of Queensland
Unit 44 50 Third Avenue, Marsden
- St Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Parish
26-38 Macarthy Road, Marsden
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 3
- Nearest hospital
- Logan Cardiology & Specialist Centre (3.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- 4cyte PathologyDoctor
- Doctors on FifthDoctor
- Marsden on Fifth DentalDentist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 645
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 38.6
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 28° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 493 mm · ~62 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 343 mm · ~43 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 144 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 249 mm · ~31 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Queensland Bushfire Prone Area mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Rankin
- Member of Parliament
- Jim CHALMERS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 114,950
- Turnout (2025)
- 85.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +6.5 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 34.5%Labor 65.5%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 4.3 km away).
Coalition 26.5%Labor 73.5%
8.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- BurrowesLabor 73.8% · Coalition 26.2% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- KingstonLabor 77.3% · Coalition 22.7% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- CrestmeadLabor 70.3% · Coalition 29.7% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- Marsden (Rankin)Labor 73.0% · Coalition 27.0% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- BerrinbaLabor 71.6% · Coalition 28.4% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Logan Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Queensland.