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Crestmead vs Marsden

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 1.7 km apart, on the same open data. Crestmead scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

CrestmeadMarsden
Active388
Safety3333
Wealth1613
Value1814
Parks3576
Cafés3346
Transit4051
Green space5868
Active & healthy3339
Schools nearby (OSM)6646
Median rent$350/wk $350/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$805,000$860,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 2026208198
Population12,27114,795
Full profile Crestmead in full Marsden in full

Scores are percentiles across all 277 Brisbane suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Crestmead safer than Marsden?

Crestmead and Marsden score the same for safety on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Crestmead or Marsden?

Crestmead has the lower median house price of the two ($805,000 vs $860,000).

Should I live in Crestmead or Marsden?

Crestmead scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Crestmead or Marsden.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →