Marsden Park - Shanes Park · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
How well-off the area is, how fast its population is growing, and the businesses and new homes here.
A high level of financial comfort defines daily life in Marsden Park - Shanes Park, where overall advantage scores are among the largest in the country. This wealth is paired with an explosion in population, which has surged by 94.6% since 2021.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Marsden Park - Shanes Park — higher than 99% of areas.
| Marsden Park - Shanes Park | 10 |
|---|---|
| 2765, NSW | 10 |
SEIFA indexes ranking relative advantage and disadvantage.
Residents here are among the most advantaged in the nation, scoring a perfect 10 for both general advantage and access to money and resources. This high standing is supported by strong education and job skills, which are higher than about 80% of similar areas.
10
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the 10% most advantaged. IRSAD summarises both advantage and disadvantage, so a high score reflects relatively many high-income, well-educated households and few low-income, low-skill ones.
10
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the least disadvantaged. IRSD focuses on disadvantage alone (low income, low education, unemployment, unskilled occupations), so a higher decile means relatively less disadvantage.
10
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Economic Resources, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for economic resources in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IER reflects the income, housing costs, dwelling size and assets of households, so a higher decile means relatively greater economic resources.
8
Higher than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Education and Occupation, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for education and occupation in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IEO reflects residents' qualifications and the skill level of their jobs, so a higher decile means a more highly educated and skilled workforce.
1,125
Higher than 92% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a raw index score (standardised so the Australian average is about 1000). Higher scores indicate relatively greater advantage; lower scores greater disadvantage.
Annual population estimates and change since the census.
The area has seen massive growth, with the population climbing by 94.6% since 2021. This increase is far above the New South Wales figure of 6.1%.
30,461
Higher than 94% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Estimated resident population (ABS), 2025.
94.6%
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Population growth since the 2021 Census, from ABS annual estimates.
Operating businesses and dwellings approved.
Local commercial activity is significant, with 2,277 businesses operating in the area.
2,277
Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Operating businesses (ABS Counts of Australian Businesses), June 2025.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Economy & Advantage in Marsden Park - Shanes Park [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/116021629/marsden-park-shanes-park/topic/economy-advantage
