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Marsden Park - Shanes Park has an estimated 32,671 residents, up 110.5% since the 2021 Census, with 14 projects tracked in Marsden Park - Shanes Park.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The Marsden Park - Shanes Park Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 41 kilometres west-northwest from Sydney CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 32,671 as of Aug 2026, an increase of 17,147 people (110.5%) since the 2021 Census population result of 15,524 people. This estimate draws on the ABS estimated resident population of 30,461 as of June 2025 and 3,699 validated new addresses since the Census date. The area combines a high proportion of children and working-age residents with family households, including many couples with children. It is highly culturally diverse, has an above-average median household income, strong mortgage holder representation, a well-educated population and a notable 35 to 44yo presence.
Development activity and population drivers are well above average, and the area ranks in the top 10% nationally for population growth. Residents are among the most affluent in the country, and sales volumes are significantly above average relative to population. Marsden Park - Shanes Park also has a high overseas-born population.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The Marsden Park - Shanes Park Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 41 kilometres west-northwest from Sydney CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 32,671 as of Aug 2026, an increase of 17,147 people (110.5%) since the 2021 Census population result of 15,524 people. This estimate draws on the ABS estimated resident population of 30,461 as of June 2025 and 3,699 validated new addresses since the Census date. The area combines a high proportion of children and working-age residents with family households, including many couples with children. It is highly culturally diverse, has an above-average median household income, strong mortgage holder representation, a well-educated population and a notable 35 to 44yo presence.
Development activity and population drivers are well above average, and the area ranks in the top 10% nationally for population growth. Residents are among the most affluent in the country, and sales volumes are significantly above average relative to population. Marsden Park - Shanes Park also has a high overseas-born population.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 888 in 2001 and 30,461 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 32,671 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 35 to 44, 25%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 38.4%.
Marsden Park - Shanes Park ranks in the 99th percentile nationally for development activity and the 98th for population growth.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Marsden Park - Shanes Park is $845 a week, up 2.9% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 7% above Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 3.6%.
7% above Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $592 in 2017, $862 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $372 in 2017, $552 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Pentecost Crescent, Marsden Park NSW 2765 | $1,395,000 | 22 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 41 Pepperberry Parade, Melonba NSW 2765 | $1,160,000 | 20 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 245 Abell Road, Melonba NSW 2765 | $1,680,000 | 16 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 27 Brushcherry Street, Melonba NSW 2765 | $1,478,000 | 16 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 35 Jackwood Crescent, Melonba NSW 2765 | $1,385,000 | 16 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 8 Craddock Street, Marsden Park NSW 2765 | $1,272,000 | 16 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 12 Syncarpia Street, Marsden Park NSW 2765 | $1,005,000 | 16 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 113 Northbourne Drive, Marsden Park NSW 2765 | $1,150,000 | 12 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 147 Bolwarra Drive, Marsden Park NSW 2765 | $950,000 | 12 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 69 Brushcherry Street, Melonba NSW 2765 | $725,000 | 12 Oct 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 42 residential sales recorded since 21 Sep 2026 (the latest settled 22 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 42, houses and units together, was $1,205,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $845 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +2.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 3.6% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $1.26m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $830k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $1,205,000 | Median of the 42 most recent residential sales, settled 21 Sep 2026 to 22 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $862 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +3.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $552 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +7.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 3.5% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 3.3% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Blacktown - North | $777 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Blacktown - North, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Sydney - Blacktown | $668 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Sydney - Blacktown, over 12 months | +4.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 430 tracked applications: 257 approved, 71 under assessment, 102 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 14 projects in Marsden Park - Shanes Park (6 under construction) and 50 more in the surrounding area.
A neighbourhood retail development servicing the growing Melonba and Newpark masterplanned communities. The centre includes a 3,415 sqm Woolworths supermarket, a BWS liquor outlet, specialty retail tenancies, and food and beverage offerings.
A new neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by a full-line Woolworths supermarket and BWS liquor store. The development includes approximately 191 at-grade parking spaces, specialty retail tenancies, food and drink premises, and outdoor dining areas.
Masterplanned residential community in Marsden Park delivering 3,000+ lots with parks, open space, paths and a future school. Staged land and home-and-land packages are selling with ongoing civil works and home construction across the estate.
A major masterplanned residential community located in Melonba offering land parcels, integrated house-and-land packages, three dedicated parks, children's playgrounds, natural riparian corridors, walking tracks, and local retail integration.
Elara Place is the newest neighbourhood within Stockland's Elara masterplanned community at Marsden Park. The precinct is delivering around 800 additional homes with lots generally ranging from 250 to 570 square metres.
Halcyon Gables is Stockland's first NSW land lease community, delivering 231 architecturally designed manufactured homes for over-60s across 12 hectares within the broader Gables masterplanned community in Sydney's Hills district.
Largest data centre campus in Southern Hemisphere. 504 megawatt ICT capacity across six four-storey buildings with 24 data halls each. Construction began October 2024.
Somi Residences is a family-friendly residential community in Sydney's fast-growing North-West featuring 156 dwellings across multiple stages. The estate includes a mix of architecturally designed 3, 4, and 5 bedroom houses and townhouses with modern features, situated close to St Luke's Catholic College, Marsden Park Public School, and well-connected to…
A dual school campus featuring a high school for 2,000 students and a primary school for 1,000 students. The permanent facilities include seven buildings, specialist science and performing arts labs, a multi-purpose sports hall, and 30,000sqm of landscaped open space. The permanent high school buildings opened for students at the start of 2025.
Repositioning of the historic 151-hectare Clydesdale Estate, home to the State-heritage-listed Clydesdale House (built 1823-1885). Stockland, which acquired the precinct from BHL Group in 2021, placed the site on the market via Colliers through an Expressions of Interest campaign in early 2025, seeking a buyer to restore Clydesdale House and its curtilage…
Seven-building educational development in Marsden Park with Marsden Park High School and Melonba Primary School. Features include three-storey buildings, outdoor learning areas, gym, hall, theater, canteen, sports fields, and open space.
Transport for NSW is widening and upgrading Richmond Road to a multi-lane dual carriageway between the M7 Motorway and Townson Road in Marsden Park. The scope includes grade-separated intersection works, traffic signal upgrades, bus priority corridors, and off-road active transport pathways.
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Estimated completion year of the 44 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 1, 2026 13, 2027 10, 2028 5, 2029 1, 2030 8, 2031 0, 2032 1, 2033 0, 2034 1, 2035 1, 2036 3. 7 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 430 substantial development applications lodged in and around Marsden Park - Shanes Park over the past 5 years, 327 in the last 12 months; 71 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 1, 2022 20, 2023 30, 2024 21, 2025 37, 2026 (to Nov) 321.
Key application 37 South Street, Marsden Park Mixed Use | $235m Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 430 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 327 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 48.6 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 98th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 767 | ABS building approvals | 99th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 257 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 71 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 include: Newpark Estate Masterplanned Community (Construction); Newpark (Construction); Marsden Park Village Shopping Centre (Approved); Elara Place (New Neighbourhood) (Construction); and Somi Residences (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Transport & Logistics, and Business Parks & Technology Hubs, among others.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Marsden Park - Shanes Park higher than 99% of real estate markets across the country.
Dwelling approval activity in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 area has seen 917 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2's current population of 32,671 has been supported by 767 approvals on average over recent years.
The Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 has seen 48.6 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 64 people in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 767, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the population in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 has grown by approximately 18,916 people, while 3,833 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 4.9 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Marsden Park - Shanes Park lies within the top 2% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,671 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +110.5% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 1,305 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 57th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +21.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +42.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 15,524 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 17,147 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +15.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +11.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 25.04 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 was estimated to be approximately 32,671 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 30,461 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The marsden park - shanes park sa2 has added approximately 17,147 people and shown a 110.45% increase from the 15,524 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 is estimated at 1,305 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 42.9% per annum.
Population growth in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 is driven by: Interstate migration (80.2%), Natural increase (12.3%), Overseas migration (7.4%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 80.2% of overall population gains.
Marsden Park - Shanes Park hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 8% of areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 8th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 28.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 25.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 53.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 32 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 8.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 20.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 12.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 13.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 25.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 4.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 3.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 1.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 0.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 at 33 years as at August 2026. That is up from the 2021 Census figure of 32 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 33 years as at August 2026, Marsden Park - Shanes Park is 4 years younger than the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 5 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 35 - 44 group, making up 25.0% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 55 - 64 group, making up 4.2% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 show significant variance compared to Greater Sydney. The most over-represented age groups are 5-14 year-olds (20.3% vs 11.8%) and 35-44 year-olds (25.0% vs 15.2%). The most under-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (0.4% vs 2.1%) and 75-84 year-olds (1.7% vs 5.3%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 28.8% of the population in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 5.2% of the population in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 as at August 2026.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 4% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $74,392 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 91st percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $85,452 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,729 | 2021 Census, weekly | 94th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,142 | 2021 Census, weekly | 88th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 42.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,743 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 8.3% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 is approximately $79,138. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $74,392.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 is approximately $90,904. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $85,452.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 is approximately $79,138 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $74,392 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 is approximately $90,904 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $85,452 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2's households (~38.4% / 1,717 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 38.4% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 is $2,729/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 is $2,743/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 is $1,142/wk.
The Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2's income level is extremely high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. The Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2's median income among taxpayers is $74,392 and the average income stands at $85,452, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney's of $63,183 and $86,684 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $79,138 (median) and $90,904 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 is $9,326 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The marsden park - shanes park sa2's disposable income is $9,326 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Marsden Park - Shanes Park performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 77.5% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 18,104 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 28,615 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 18,516 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 has approximately 18,104 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 2.2%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 stands at 2.2%, which is 1.9 percentage points below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (17.1% of employment), professional & technical (10.0%), and retail trade (9.4%). Other significant employers include finance & insurance and transport, postal & warehousing.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 is 77.5%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The marsden park - shanes park sa2 shows notable specialisation in transport, postal & warehousing, which employs 8.8% of the local workforce compared to 5.3% across Greater Sydney. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The marsden park - shanes park sa2's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Marsden Park - Shanes Park shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 32.3% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 15.6% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 50.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 13.2% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 2.2% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 10.7% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 26.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 34.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 5.1% | 2021 Census | 59th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 15.2% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 6.8% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
50.1% of people aged 15 and over in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
26.0% of people aged 15 and over in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The marsden park - shanes park sa2 ranks in the 79th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 are: Bachelor Degree (32.3%), Postgraduate (15.6%), Certificate (13.2%).
34.3% of the population in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 15.2% in primary school, 6.8% in secondary school, 5.1% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 is 1079, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 5 schools within the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 4,105 students.
The marsden park - shanes park sa2 includes 2 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 1 combined school.
Marsden Park - Shanes Park features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 3.4 people | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 8.9% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 64.2% | 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 18.5% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 6.3% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 1.3% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 4,471 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 9,409 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 89.9% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.5 per family | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 had 4,471 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 110.4% to an estimated 9,409 households today.
The average household size in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 is 3.4 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 89.9% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (8.9%), group households (1.3%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 4,019 family households, couples with children account for 64.2% of all households, couples without children at home 18.5%, and single parent families 6.3%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 89.9% (versus 72.6% in Greater Sydney). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 8.9% compared to 23.2% in Greater Sydney. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 have an average of 1.5 children, matching the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 67.4% of the adult population are currently married, while 24.3% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 8.9% of all households in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2, notably lower than the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 1.3% of households, below the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
Marsden Park - Shanes Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 54.9% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 61.3% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 38.7% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 81.2% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 45.1% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 1.1% | 2021 Census | 41st percentile nationally |
Marsden Park - Shanes Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 61.3% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 54.9% born overseas.
The main religion in Marsden Park - Shanes Park was found to be Christianity, which makes up 41.8% of people in Marsden Park - Shanes Park. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Hinduism, which comprises 26.7% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Marsden Park - Shanes Park are Other, comprising 25.0% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 16.0%, Indian, comprising 21.9% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 3.6%, and Filipino, comprising 12.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 2.0%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Samoan is notably overrepresented at 1.0% of Marsden Park - Shanes Park (vs 0.5% across Greater Sydney), Sri Lankan at 0.8% (vs 0.3%) and Maltese at 1.4% (vs 1.0%).
54.9% of the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
61.3% of the population in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
1.1% of the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
81.2% of the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Marsden Park - Shanes Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 19.4% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 10.5% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 97.6% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,882 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 94th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 70.1% | 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 2.2% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $570 | 2021 Census, weekly | 95th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 20.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 24.4% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 53rd percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2, 10.5% of homes are owned outright, 70.1% are owned with a mortgage, and 19.4% are rented.
According to the latest data, 97.6% of dwellings in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 are houses.
In the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2, 0.2% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 2.2% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 stands at 10.5%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 is $2,882, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 is $2,499, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 24.4% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 20.9% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 24.4% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 20.9% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 consists of 97.6% detached houses, 2.2% semi-detached dwellings, 0.2% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Marsden Park - Shanes Park consumes approximately 21.1% of median household income ($11,817 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Marsden Park - Shanes Park show attached dwellings contributing 7% of approvals compared to 2% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 93% of applications versus 98% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Marsden Park - Shanes Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 59.7% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 78th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 84.9% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 2.3% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 87.7% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.3% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
Around 59.7% of people in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2, 2.3% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
5.0% of people in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.9% of the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
1.6% of people in the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2, 59.7% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 42 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 101 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 1,266 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 38th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 323 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 26 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.5 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 46.4% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 101 public transport stops within the Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2.
The Marsden Park - Shanes Park SA2 has 1,266 weekly trips across 26 routes, averaging 180 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 205 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 541 m away and the nearest school 749 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 101 stops nearby, 1,266 weekly trips, access rating 42 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 19 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 19th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 541 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 749 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 941 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest GP | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 3.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 5.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 8.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 8.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 5 long day care centres with 527 places in Marsden Park - Shanes Park, about 5.3 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Marsden Park - Shanes Park higher than 99% of real estate markets across the country.
Marsden Park - Shanes Park ranks in the 48th percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Marsden Park - Shanes Park's resilient property market has recorded 790 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 84% residential and 16% vacant land transactions.
Marsden Park - Shanes Park lies within the top 2% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
Marsden Park - Shanes Park hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 8% of areas nationwide.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 4% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Marsden Park - Shanes Park performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia.
Marsden Park - Shanes Park shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
Marsden Park - Shanes Park features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
Marsden Park - Shanes Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Marsden Park - Shanes Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Greater Sydney.
Marsden Park - Shanes Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Marsden Park - Shanes Park has an estimated 32,671 residents, up 110.5% since the 2021 Census, with 14 projects tracked in Marsden Park - Shanes Park.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Marsden Park - Shanes Park.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2026. Housing and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (116021629). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, households, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Marsden Park - Shanes Park from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Marsden Park - Shanes Park with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
