Marsden, Queensland

Marsden
Logan City, Queensland
Marsden; Logan City, Queensland
	Berrinba Wetlands, 2014
	Marsden
Coordinates	27°40′25″S153°05′56″E / 27.6736°S 153.0988°E
Population	14,071 (2016 census)
• Density
Postcode(s)	4132
Area	6.1 km2 (2.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	4.8 km (3 mi) S of Logan Central ; 32.2 km (20 mi) S of Brisbane CBD ;
LGA(s)	Logan City
State electorate(s)	Woodridge
Federal division(s)	Rankin
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Last updated December 23, 2023

Marsden is a suburb in the City of Logan, Queensland, Australia.^[2] In the 2016 census, Marsden had a population of 14,071 people.^[1]

Geography

Most of the area has been developed into housing estates. Marsden once extended further south to include the area now known as Crestmead.^{[ citation needed ]}

The northern boundary of the suburb roughly runs parallel to the Logan Motorway.^{[ citation needed ]}

History

The suburb was named after Violet Marsden, a member of a pioneer family, associated with the Kingston Park and Districts Progress Association.^[2]

Marsden State School opened on 23 January 1978.^[3]

Marsden State High School opened on 27 January 1987.^[3] The school is now within the boundaries of neighbouring Waterford West.^[4]

Burrowes State School opened on 27 January 1987.^[3]

St Francis' College opened on 8 February 1988.^[3] The school is now with the boundaries of neighbouring Crestmead.^[4]

The Marsden Library opened in 2006 with a major refurbishment in 2015.^[5]

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Marsden recorded a population of 11,278 people, 50.1% female and 49.9% male. The median age of the Marsden population was 27 years, 10 years below the national median of 37. 65.2% of people living in Marsden were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were New Zealand 10.8%, England 2.7%, Samoa 2.1%, Cambodia 1%, Fiji 1%. 76% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 4.3% Samoan, 1.8% Khmer, 1% Hindi, 0.6% Romanian, 0.5% Spanish.^{[ citation needed ]}

In the 2016 census, Marsden had a population of 14,071 people.^[1]

Education

Marsden State School is a government primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at Hickory Street ( 27°41′05″S153°06′14″E / 27.6846°S 153.1040°E / -27.6846; 153.1040 (Marsden State School) ).^[6]^[7] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 1048 students with 70 teachers (66 full-time equivalent) and 39 non-teaching staff (30 full-time equivalent).^[8] It includes a special education program.^[6]

Burrowes State School is a government primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at Third Avenue ( 27°40′34″S153°05′23″E / 27.6762°S 153.0898°E / -27.6762; 153.0898 (Burrowes State School) ).^[6]^[9] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 786 students with 61 teachers (57 full-time equivalent) and 32 non-teaching staff (23 full-time equivalent).^[8] It includes a special education program.^[6]

Amenities

Marsden is also home to Scrubby Creek, which passes along the northern extent of the suburb. Along the creek, from near Third Avenue, through to Marsden Park Shopping Centre area is a series of parks, bike paths and walkways.

The Logan City Council operate a public library at 35 Chambers Flat Road.^[10]

Notable people

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References

1 2 3 Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Marsden (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
1 2 "Marsden – suburb in City of Logan (entry 50313)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 7 March 2022.
1 2 3 4 Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
1 2 "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland . Retrieved 21 May 2022.
↑ "Public Libraries Statistical Bulletin 2016-17" (PDF). Public Libraries Connect. State Library of Queensland. November 2017. p. 14. Archived (PDF) from the original on 30 January 2018. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
1 2 3 4 "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
↑ "Marsden State School". Marsden State School. 22 May 2020. Archived from the original on 31 October 2020. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
1 2 "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
↑ "Burrowes State School". Burrowes State School. 17 December 2019. Archived from the original on 20 March 2020. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
↑ "Marsden Library". Logan City Council . Archived from the original on 30 January 2018. Retrieved 30 January 2018.

External links

"Marsden". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.

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[Census2016-1] 1 2 3 Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Marsden (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.

[qpnl-2] 1 2 "Marsden – suburb in City of Logan (entry 50313)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 7 March 2022.

[qfhs-3] 1 2 3 4 Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0

[globe-4] 1 2 "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland . Retrieved 21 May 2022.

[5] "Public Libraries Statistical Bulletin 2016-17" (PDF). Public Libraries Connect. State Library of Queensland. November 2017. p. 14. Archived (PDF) from the original on 30 January 2018. Retrieved 30 January 2018.

[SchoolList2018-6] 1 2 3 4 "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.

[7] "Marsden State School". Marsden State School. 22 May 2020. Archived from the original on 31 October 2020. Retrieved 21 May 2022.

[ACARA2018-8] 1 2 "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.

[9] "Burrowes State School". Burrowes State School. 17 December 2019. Archived from the original on 20 March 2020. Retrieved 21 May 2022.

[10] "Marsden Library". Logan City Council . Archived from the original on 30 January 2018. Retrieved 30 January 2018.

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