Marsden Park

Marsden Park lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of Feb 2026, the population of Marsden Park is estimated at around 23,764, reflecting an increase of 9,154 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 14,610 in the suburb. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 20,729 residents following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release (June 2024), along with an additional 1,094 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,842 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Marsden Park's growth rate of 62.7% since the 2021 census exceeded both state (7.8%) and Greater Sydney averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 85.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Future population trends predict exceptional growth for Marsden Park over the period to 2041, with an expected increase of 12,769 persons, reflecting a gain of 41.0% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Marsden Park was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Marsden Park has averaged approximately 452 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 2,261 homes. As of FY-26138 approvals have been recorded. Historically, between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 8.4 new residents per year has been associated with each dwelling constructed. This indicates that demand significantly exceeds new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction value for new properties in Marsden Park is $483,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, there have been $3.0 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. When compared to Greater Sydney, Marsden Park has 66.0% more construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods. This level of activity is significantly above the national average, indicating robust developer interest in the area. The current building activity shows 78.0% detached houses and 22.0% attached dwellings, sustaining Marsden Park's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space.

This represents a considerable change from the current housing mix (currently 98.0% houses), likely due to reduced availability of development sites addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The location has approximately 91 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Marsden Park is expected to grow by 9,732 residents through to 2041. If current development rates continue, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Marsden Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 19 projects likely influencing the area. Notable ones include Somi Residences, Elara Place (New Neighbourhood), CDC Data Centre Campus Marsden Park, and Vertex Industrial Estate. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Marsden Park rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Marsden Park has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. The unemployment rate was 2.0% as of December 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.0%.

Residents' participation in the workforce is high at 103.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. A significant portion, 46.0%, of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. The area has a notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

However, education & training has limited presence at 6.5%, compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the working population vs resident population count. Over a 12-month period ending December 2025, employment increased by 3.0% while the labour force grew by 3.1%, causing unemployment to rise slightly to 2.2%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, suggest national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Marsden Park's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released on 31st March 2023 for financial year 2022-23, the suburb of Marsden Park's median income among taxpayers is $65,561. The average income in Marsden Park was $77,215 during this period. Nationally, these figures are high compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 for the same year. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2022-23, current estimates suggest Marsden Park's median income would be approximately $71,370 by September 2025, with an average income of around $84,056. Census data from 2021 shows that incomes in Marsden Park rank highly nationally, with household, family and personal incomes all between the 87th and 94th percentiles. Income distribution indicates that 38.1% of Marsden Park's population (9,054 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, which is similar to the broader area where 30.9% fall into this income bracket. Economic strength is evident in Marsden Park with 42.8% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 21.2% of income in Marsden Park, however strong earnings place disposable income at the 90th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Marsden Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Marsden Park's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.5% houses and 2.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Marsden Park stood at 10.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 68.0% and rented ones at 21.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,900, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Weekly rent in Marsden Park was $570, higher than Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Marsden Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Marsden Park features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 89.6% of all households, including 64.5% couples with children, 17.7% couples without children, and 6.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 10.4%, with lone person households at 9.1% and group households at 1.2%. The median household size is 3.4 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Marsden Park shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Marsden Park's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 49.4% hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational pathways account for 24.0% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 13.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 34.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 15.1% in primary education, 6.9% in secondary education, and 5.1% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Marsden Park has 82 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 19 different routes, offering a total of 1,909 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average 201 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode at 84%, while trains account for 12%. The area has an average of 1.5 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, 46% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 272 trips daily across all routes, equating to around 23 weekly trips per stop.

Marsden Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

AreaSearch's assessment of Marsden Park shows excellent health outcomes, particularly for younger cohorts with low prevalence of common conditions. Private health cover stands at approximately 57% (~13,647 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (5.1%) and diabetes (4.1%). A total of 84.6% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Marsden Park has 6.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,639 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank nationally lower than the broader population.

Marsden 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, one of Australia's most culturally diverse areas, has 60.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 54.2% born overseas as of the latest data. Christianity is the predominant religion in Marsden Park, comprising 42.5% of people, while Hinduism is notably overrepresented with 26.3%, substantially higher than Greater Sydney's average of 5.2%. The top three ancestry groups are Other at 24.7%, Indian at 21.3%, and Filipino at 12.6%, all significantly higher than regional averages.

Notably, Sri Lankan (0.9%), Samoan (1.1%), and Maltese (1.3%) ethnicities are also overrepresented compared to regional figures.

Marsden Park hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Marsden Park has a median age of 33, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Marsden Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (25.5%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (4.6%). This 35-44 concentration is notably higher than the national figure of 14.3%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 45 to 54 age group has increased from 7.9% to 11.4%, while the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 8.5% to 11.6%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 18.5% to 10.4%, and the 0 to 4 group has dropped from 11.7% to 8.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Marsden Park. The 15 to 24 cohort is projected to grow by 144%, adding 3,973 residents to reach a total of 6,730. Conversely, the 35 to 44 group is expected to decrease by 1,156 residents.