Kurralta Park vs Marleston
The verdict
Marleston is more affordable, with a median house price of $970K versus $1.15M in Kurralta Park. Kurralta Park rates higher for transport (88 vs 83).
Scores
Kurralta ParkMarleston
| Kurralta Park | Marleston | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 80 |
| Transport | 88 | 83 |
| Education | 81 | 78 |
| Liveability | 82 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kurralta Park | Marleston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,139 | 1,950 |
| Median age | 32 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,573 | $1,418 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.1% | 51.4% |
| Born in Australia | 53.3% | 58.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Kurralta Park Moderate Growth · Marleston Moderate Growth
Property
| Kurralta Park | Marleston | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.15M | $970K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $705 | $635 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Kurralta Park | Marleston | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 287 | 103 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 96 | 410 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,288 | 8,256 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kurralta Park | Marleston | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 750 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kurralta Park · Marleston
Transport
| Kurralta Park | Marleston | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 83 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 24 | 24 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 920 m | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Kurralta Park | Marleston | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 1 |
| Parks | 2 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.7 km | 5.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.0 km | 4.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.5 km | 6.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 960 m | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Kurralta Park | Marleston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,139 | 1,950 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,346 | 2,078 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,804 | 2,363 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.61% | 1.60% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kurralta Park or Marleston?
Kurralta Park has the higher residential safety score (Kurralta Park 68/100 vs Marleston 64/100).
Which is more affordable, Kurralta Park or Marleston?
Marleston is more affordable, with a median house price of $970K versus $1.15M.
Which has better public transport, Kurralta Park or Marleston?
Kurralta Park has the higher transport score (Kurralta Park 88/100 vs Marleston 83/100).
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