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What it costs to rent in Marsden
Median weekly rents, year-on-year movement and bond-lodgement activity for Marsden (4131). Sourced from the NSW Rental Bond Board, DCJ Family & Community Services.
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Population
Population growth drivers in Marsden are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends
Marsden's population was approximately 17,573 as of May 2026. This represented an increase of 1,585 people from the 2021 Census figure of 15,988. The growth was inferred from the ABS estimated resident population of 17,494 in June 2025 and validated new addresses since then. Marsden's population density was 2,539 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The area's 9.9% growth since the 2021 Census exceeded the national average of 9.3%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 58.1% of Marsden's recent population gains.
For projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for SA2 areas covered by this data. For other areas and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data for each age cohort. Future population dynamics suggest a median increase is expected by 2041, with Marsden projected to grow by 1,917 persons, reflecting a 10.5% total increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
Development
AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Marsden among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide
Marsden has averaged around 57 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25287 homes were approved, with a further 71 approved so far in FY26. On average, 4.4 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built over these years.
This supply lagging demand has led to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New properties are constructed at an average value of $215,000, under regional levels, offering more accessible housing choices. In FY26, $4.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Marsden has significantly less development activity, 79.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Nationally, this is also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.
New building activity shows 54.0% detached houses and 46.0% attached dwellings, offering a blend of housing types across price ranges. This represents a shift from the area's existing housing, which is currently 79.0% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles. The location has approximately 323 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth. Population forecasts indicate Marsden will gain 1,838 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.
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Development applications around Marsden
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
Infrastructure
Marsden has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally
The performance of a region is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 16 such projects that could impact this area. Notable among these are the Logan Motorway Upgrade (Gateway Motorway to Murtha Road), Avenue Heights Estate, Third Avenue Upgrade, and Crestmead Logistics Estate. The following list details those projects likely to have the most relevance.
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Logan Hospital Expansion
A $1.335 billion multi-stage expansion to enhance healthcare capacity. Stage 1 ($460M) was completed in late 2025, delivering 206 new beds and a 1,500-bay car park. Stage 2 ($874.7M), currently under construction, involves the delivery of Building 4, a new seven-storey clinical services building. This phase adds 112 overnight beds, 10 operating theatres, endoscopy rooms, cardiac labs, and expanded pharmacy services. The design focuses on a new campus heart to improve wayfinding and connectivity between buildings.
Yarrabilba Priority Development Area
Yarrabilba is one of South East Queensland's largest masterplanned communities, declared a Priority Development Area in October 2010 and covering 2,222 hectares within Logan City, around 45 kilometres south of Brisbane. When fully built out, the community is planned to deliver up to 20,000 dwellings for around 50,000 residents, with full development expected to take 20 to 30 years. The PDA is currently home to more than 17,500 residents and supports schools, childcare centres, sporting hubs, healthcare and around 25 percent green space across more than 24 parks. Stockland is now the lead developer, with Economic Development Queensland the assessment authority. Active 2026 milestones include construction of the Dixon Circuit retail precinct (around 8,000 square metres of food, dining, showroom and indoor recreation, with confirmed tenants Hungry Jack's, Guzman y Gomez, Subway and JAX Tyres and Auto, Stage 1 expected to open in late 2026), MountView mixed-use apartment development by Radiance Spaces (Yarrabilba's first apartments, three levels above ground-floor retail, construction starting in 2026 with an 18 to 24 month build), and the new Park Lane terrace precinct. Major enabling infrastructure under construction includes a 2.5 kilometre extension of Jimbillunga Drive and Wentland Avenue (a 30 million dollar Stockland-funded project delivered by Golding Contractors) and a new 20 million dollar intersection on Waterford-Tamborine Road jointly funded by Stockland and the State Government's Residential Activation Fund, both targeting completion by mid-2027. Industrial development continues at the Mixed Industry and Business Area (MIBA), with MIBA South Stage 1 (around 50 lots) approved and off-the-plan sales targeted for early Q2 2026. Planning for the future Town Centre is underway, with a subdivision application lodged with EDQ in 2025 and bulk earthworks now in progress; a development application for the first stage is being prepared. The community is targeting around 13,000 full time jobs over the life of the project.
Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail
The 5.75 billion AUD Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project is a 20km rail corridor upgrade between Kuraby and Beenleigh. Key works include doubling the tracks from two to four, upgrading nine stations to meet modern accessibility standards, and removing five level crossings. The project features the relocation of Loganlea and Trinder Park stations, the implementation of the European Train Control System (ETCS), and significant active transport improvements. As of May 2026, the ActivUs Alliance (comprising CPB Contractors, Acciona, UGL, SMEC, and WSP) has commenced major construction on the rail package, while works on the Loganlea station relocation and open level crossing removals are also progressing.
Crestmead Logistics Estate
A 1.5 billion dollar master-planned industrial precinct spanning 157 hectares on the corner of Green and Clarke Roads in Crestmead, around 25 kilometres south of Brisbane. Developed by Pointcorp and amalgamated over five years from 2014, the nine-stage estate is set to deliver approximately 650,000 square metres of warehousing, business, logistics and manufacturing space, with around 6,000 ongoing jobs forecast for the Logan economy. More than 1.1 million square metres of land has been sold within the master plan, with major occupiers and developers including Mapletree, GPT, Bunnings, Bevchain, Visy, Toll, Phoenix Transport, Frucor and Nick Scali. Singapore-based Mapletree Investments holds a 36 hectare super-lot for its Mapletree Logistics Park, with Stage 1 (over 63,000 square metres) fully leased shortly after completion, Stage 2 (around 37,751 square metres) committed in early 2025, and further stages 3 and 4 planned to take the park to roughly 200,000 square metres. The final remaining block (Lot 61) within Stages 9 and 10 was offered for sale in late 2024 with site works due to be ready for settlement and build in early 2025, indicating the broader estate is in its final delivery phase.
Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct
Transformation of the historic 1907 Kingston Butter Factory into a vibrant cultural heritage and performing arts precinct featuring the Butterbox Theatre (220 capacity), Logan's largest outdoor events space (5,000 capacity), Living Museum of Logan, Logan City Historical Museum, Devon Pixies Tea House cafe in the restored workers' cottage, and purpose-built plaza with public art. The precinct hosts year-round programs of art, culture and entertainment including major festivals, concerts, live performances, night markets, farmers' markets, and community events celebrating Logan's rich cultural heritage and diversity.
Logan Motorway Upgrade (Gateway Motorway to Murtha Road)
Major motorway expansion project widening Logan Motorway from 4 to 6 lanes between Gateway Motorway and Murtha Road. Includes upgrading 4 interchanges, building new soundwalls, improved cycling and walking paths, and better freight connections to Logan and Gold Coast.
Water and Wastewater Capital Works Program
Ongoing capital works program to upgrade water and wastewater infrastructure across Logan City. Includes pipe replacements, pump station upgrades, and treatment facility improvements.
Greenbank Battery Energy Storage System
Large-scale $300M battery storage facility with 200MW capacity able to power 66,000 homes for 2 hours. Part of Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan renewable energy transformation. Strategic location in Logan growth corridor.
Employment
Employment drivers in Marsden are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia
Marsden has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs, prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%. Over the past year, employment has been relatively stable. As of December 2025, 7,534 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 9.7% compared to Greater Brisbane's 4.1%.
Workforce participation is lower at 63.1%, versus Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. Only 6.5% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing has a notable concentration with employment levels at 2.0 times the regional average.
Professional & technical services have limited presence at 2.0%, compared to the regional average of 8.9%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 0.3% while labour force decreased by 1.4%, reducing unemployment by 1.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Marsden's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.
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Income
Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch
AreaSearch's data for financial year 2023 shows Marsden SA2 had median income at $48,927 and average income at $51,795. This is lower than Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. By March 2026, considering an 11.36% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be approximately $54,485 (median) and $57,679 (average). The 2021 Census indicates Marsden's household, family, and personal incomes fall between the 16th and 29th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows 35.7% of residents earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly. Housing affordability is severe with only 78.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 22nd percentile.
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Housing
Marsden is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
Marsden's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 79.1% houses and 20.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Marsden stood at 13.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.3% and rented dwellings at 54.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,470, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Marsden was $350, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Marsden's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Marsden features high concentrations of family households and group households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households constitute 77.4% of all households, including 39.1% couples with children, 15.7% couples without children, and 20.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 22.6%, with lone person households at 18.7% and group households at 3.9%. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
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Local Schools & Education
Marsden faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally
The area's university qualification rate is 10.2%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 7.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 38.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (29.8%). Educational participation is high at 38.1%, comprising 14.9% in primary education, 12.5% in secondary education, and 3.1% in tertiary education.
Educational participation is notably high, with 38.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.9% in primary education, 12.5% in secondary education, and 3.1% pursuing tertiary education.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Marsden has 48 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by six different routes that collectively facilitate 644 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living within 256 meters of the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from Marsden, with cars being the dominant mode of transportation at 92%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, only 6.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
The service frequency averages 92 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 13 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Health performance in Marsden is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts
Marsden faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantially higher than average, with older age cohorts experiencing this to an even greater extent. Private health cover is extremely low in Marsden, at approximately 46% of the total population (around 8,048 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.
The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 8.4 and 8.1% of residents respectively, while 71.9% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents show a higher-than-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. Marsden has 9.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1,665 people), which is lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking lower nationally than the broader population.
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Cultural Diversity
Marsden 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's cultural diversity is notable, with 39.4% of its population born overseas and 34.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Marsden, comprising 45.3% of the population. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented, making up 12.3%, compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 2.0%.
In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (24.2%), English (20.6%), and Australian (19.1%). Notably, Samoan (6.1%) and Maori (4.8%) populations in Marsden exceed regional averages of 0.9% and 1.1%, respectively, while New Zealand's population is also higher at 1.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
Marsden hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide
Marsden's median age is 28 years, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Marsden has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (18.8%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.7%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 12.0%. According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has increased from 2.1% to 3.1%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 15.0% to 14.0%. Population forecasts for Marsden in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes, with the 45 to 54 age group expected to grow by 25%, reaching 2,247 people from 1,794. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups are projected to experience population declines.