Marden vs Royston Park
Royston Park scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Royston Park (1107) sits above Marden (1103). Royston Park skews owner-occupied (76%), Marden runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
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Marden and Royston Park side by side
| Measure | Marden | Royston Park |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $1050/wk |
| Unit rent | $485/wk | $330/wk |
| Owner occupied | 53.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 42.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1103 | 1107 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 20 | 26 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,645 | 1,246 |
| Median age | 36 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 535 mm | 535 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Royston Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1107 vs 1103). Royston Park also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 58%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Marden vs Royston Park: common questions
Does Marden or Royston Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Royston Park scores 1107 vs 1103 in Marden. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Marden or Royston Park?
Royston Park scores 26/100 on walkability vs 20/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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