Marsden vs Crestmead
Crestmead (median $620,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Marsden ($660,000).
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Marsden and Crestmead side by side
| Measure | Marsden | Crestmead |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $660,000 | $620,000 |
| Median unit | $452,500 | $730,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $590/wk |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | 45.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 53.0% | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 923 | 943 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 14,795 | 12,271 |
| Median age | 28 | 29 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 929 mm | 929 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 30.3°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
Crestmead scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Crestmead (943) sits above Marsden (923).
- For buyers
- Crestmead is the lower entry point at $620,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Crestmead offers the higher gross rental yield (4.95% vs 4.73%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Crestmead edges out on average school ICSEA (943 vs 923).
Marsden vs Crestmead: common questions
Is Marsden or Crestmead cheaper to buy in?
Crestmead has the lower median house price at $620,000, roughly 6% below Marsden ($660,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Marsden or Crestmead have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Crestmead scores 943 vs 923 in Marsden. 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, Marsden or Crestmead?
Crestmead scores 4/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Marsden or Crestmead?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.95% in Crestmead vs 4.73% in Marsden. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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