Marsden vs Loganlea

Marsden (median $660,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Loganlea ($690,000).

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Marsden and Loganlea side by side

MeasureMarsdenLoganlea
Price and market
Median house$660,000$690,000
Median unit$452,500$420,000
Renting
House rent$600/wk$590/wk
Unit rent$350/wk$430/wk
Owner occupied45.0%35.0%
Renter occupied53.0%62.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA923937
Lifestyle and people
Walk score224
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population14,7958,716
Median age2831
Climate
Annual rainfall929 mm959 mm
Mean max, January30.3°C30.1°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

Loganlea scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Loganlea (937) sits above Marsden (923). Marsden skews owner-occupied (45%), Loganlea runs more rental-dense (35% owner).

For buyers
Marsden is the lower entry point at $660,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Marsden offers the higher gross rental yield (4.73% vs 4.45%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Loganlea edges out on average school ICSEA (937 vs 923).

Marsden vs Loganlea: common questions

Is Marsden or Loganlea cheaper to buy in?

Marsden has the lower median house price at $660,000, roughly 4% below Loganlea ($690,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Marsden or Loganlea have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Loganlea scores 937 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 Loganlea?

Loganlea scores 24/100 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 Loganlea?

Gross rental yield on houses is 4.73% in Marsden vs 4.45% in Loganlea. 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.