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Marsden

QLD 4132 • Greater Brisbane

14,795
Population (2021)
$32,656
Median Income
6.62 km²
Area
20m
Elevation
MulticulturalAffordableYoung FamiliesLogan

About Marsden

Marsden is a diverse suburb of nearly 15,000 residents in Brisbane's Logan region, 28 kilometres south of the CBD. The suburb developed rapidly with affordable housing serving Logan's growth. The Pacific Motorway provides city access, while local centres serve shopping needs.

The community is notably multicultural and young, with significant Pacific Islander and African populations. Affordable housing attracts first-home buyers and families. Marsden suits those seeking Brisbane's south at accessible prices in a diverse, family-focused community.

Marsden falls under postcode 4132 and is governed by Logan Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Woodridge electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4132
Urban Area
Marsden
LGA
Logan
Federal Electorate
Rankin
State Electorate
Woodridge
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.67°, 153.10°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
6.62 km²
Elevation
20m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Marsden Park Shopping Centre Chambers Flat Road Marsden 4132 QLD
  • Woolworths
    Browns Plains Road and Fifth Avenue Marsden 4132 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,457
Avg Household Size
3.3 people
Median Age
28 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
14,071
Census 2021
14,795
▲ 5.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,212
Income 2021
$32,656
▲ 8.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,179
Born Overseas 5,308

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 1,440
  • 2. Myanmar 360
  • 3. Afghanistan 339
  • 4. Samoa 311
  • 5. England 224
  • 6. Fiji 187
  • 7. Pakistan 179
  • 8. Philippines 172
  • 9. Cambodia 148
  • 10. Iraq 121
  • 11. India 97
  • 12. Thailand 93
  • 13. Iran 80
  • 14. Papua New Guinea 70
  • 15. Malaysia 59

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,809
Australian 3,485
Samoan 1,112
Maori 838
Irish 750
Scottish 746
Australian Aboriginal 604
German 469
Chinese 319
New Zealander 284

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,555
Both parents born in Australia
7,412
Both parents born overseas
1,480
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
40.9%
No Religion
34.3%
Islam
10.4%
Buddhism
2.4%
Hinduism
0.9%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,322 (8.9%)
5-14 years
2,805 (19.0%)
15-19 years
1,268 (8.6%)
20-24 years
1,129 (7.6%)
25-34 years
2,220 (15.0%)
35-44 years
1,979 (13.4%)
45-54 years
1,566 (10.6%)
55-64 years
1,283 (8.7%)
65-74 years
829 (5.6%)
75-84 years
316 (2.1%)
85+ years
82 (0.6%)

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