Suburb comparison
Blacktown vs Marsden Park — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Marsden Park commands a $90K premium on median property price over Blacktown; Blacktown is $200/wk cheaper per week to rent. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Blacktown
Blacktown
2148
Blacktown
Marsden Park
2765
Choose Blacktown if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Choose Marsden Park if...
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- Marsden Park leads on 4 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Blacktown or Marsden Park more expensive?
- Marsden Park has the higher median house price ($1.13M) compared with $1.04M in Blacktown.
- Which is better for renters — Blacktown or Marsden Park?
- Median weekly rent is $600/wk in Blacktown and $800/wk in Marsden Park, making Blacktown the more affordable rental market.
- Is Blacktown or Marsden Park at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Blacktown vs Marsden Park?
- Blacktown has 14 schools in the postcode, and Marsden Park has 14. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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