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Kingston vs Marsden

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 2.2 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

KingstonMarsden
Active388
Safety933
Wealth413
Value514
Parks7476
Cafés3446
Transit6051
Green space7868
Active & healthy5739
Schools nearby (OSM)7246
Median rent$315/wk $350/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$800,000$860,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 2026164198
Population10,50614,795
Full profile Kingston 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 Kingston safer than Marsden?

Marsden scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Kingston or Marsden?

Kingston has the lower median house price of the two ($800,000 vs $860,000).

Should I live in Kingston or Marsden?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Kingston or Marsden.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →