Marsden at a glance
Median house
$660,000
Median unit
$452,500
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
14.8k
Median age 28
The brief
What to know about Marsden.
The postcode for Marsden is 4132 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
The median house price in Marsden is $660,000.
Marsden (4132) sits in the Logan region of Queensland. The median house here is $660,000, below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Marsden has roughly 14,795 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Marsden scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Marsden's population at 14,795, with a median age of 28. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (45% own, 53% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
14,795
Median age
28
Family households
77%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $660,000 on a typical sale, below the Queensland median. Units come in around $452,500, roughly 31% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $132,000. Prices are below the Queensland median, which keeps Marsden on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$660,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $452,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$580/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
45%
Renter occupied
53%
At a deeper level
$660,000
$452,500
14,795
Median age: 28
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.57% (median rent $580/wk against a $660,000 price tag). Units yield 4.02% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 53% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.57%
Based on $660,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.02%
Based on $452,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202645%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Logan City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
59,456
total offences in 2026 across the Logan City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Marsden.
Local schools for Marsden
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Government School Catchment
Marsden State School
Burrowes State School
Marsden State High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Marsden.
- What is the median house price in Marsden?
- The median house price in Marsden, QLD 4132 is $660,000. The median unit price is $452,500.
- What is the Marsden postcode?
- Marsden is in the 4132 postcode, in QLD, in the Logan City Council region.
- Where is Marsden?
- Marsden is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4132. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Logan City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Marsden?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $580, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Marsden?
- There are 20 schools serving Marsden on this page, including Marsden State School, Burrowes State School, The Centre Education Programme.
- How walkable is Marsden?
- Marsden has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Marsden?
- Marsden is close to Marsden Postal Depot, Crestmead, Crestmead Dc, Loganlea, Waterford West.
- What is the population of Marsden?
- The population of Marsden is approximately 14,795 (2021 Census). The median age is 28.
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Sources cited
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