Marsden, QLD 4132 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Marsden is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4132, home to 14,795 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Logan local government area and roughly 24 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 14,795
- Median age
- 28 years
- Median household income
- $1,409 /week
- Median personal income
- $628 /week
- Median family income
- $1,469 /week
- Average household size
- 3.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Logan
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Logan - Beaudesert
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Rankin
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,457
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Burrowes State School
- Crestmead State School
- St Francis' College (Crestmead)
- Marsden State School
- Marsden State High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 15 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 46 bus stops
- Browns Plains Rd at Third Avenue
- Trulson Dr near Limerick Dr
- Browns Plains Rd at Fifth Avenue
- Trulson Dr near Coachwood St
- Trulson Dr near Brushbox St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 10 restaurants
- 41 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 2 supermarkets
- 34 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
- Reference station: Brisbane, 22.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 50.0% of the 5,389 resolvable premises in Marsden. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 27.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 19.9%
- Fibre to the Building: 3.0%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 50.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 54,347 across the Logan LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 27,910 theft, 6,026 violent offences, 5,692 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Marsden?
Marsden (QLD 4132) had 14,795 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 28. It sits within the Logan local government area.
What is the median rent in Marsden?
The median advertised rent in Marsden is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Marsden?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Marsden covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Burrowes State School (0.8 km), Crestmead State School (1 km), St Francis' College (Crestmead) (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Marsden?
Marsden is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (50% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Marsden?
Across the surrounding area, 54,347 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (27,910), violent (6,026), vehicle theft (5,692). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Marsden?
In Marsden, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (22.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Marsden?
46 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Marsden centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 15 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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