Marleston vs Netley
The verdict
Marleston is more affordable, with a median house price of $970K versus $1.08M in Netley. Marleston rates higher for education (78 vs 68). Netley is closer to the coast (4.1 km vs 5.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Netley rates higher (100 vs 64/100 in Marleston).
Scores
| Marleston | Netley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 76 |
| Transport | 83 | 81 |
| Education | 78 | 68 |
| Liveability | 78 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Marleston | Netley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,950 | 1,910 |
| Median age | 37 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,418 | $1,333 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.4% | 39.0% |
| Born in Australia | 58.5% | 68.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.4 |
Growth: Marleston Moderate Growth · Netley Moderate Growth
Property
| Marleston | Netley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $970K | $1.08M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $635 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Marleston | Netley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 64 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 103 | 52 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 410 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,256 | 2,984 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Marleston | Netley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 750 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Marleston · Netley
Transport
| Marleston | Netley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 81 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 24 | 28 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Marleston | Netley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.3 km | 4.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.0 km | 5.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.7 km | 5.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Marleston | Netley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,950 | 1,910 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,078 | 2,036 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,363 | 2,315 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.60% | 1.61% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Marleston or Netley?
Netley has the higher residential safety score (Marleston 64/100 vs Netley 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Marleston or Netley?
Marleston is more affordable, with a median house price of $970K versus $1.08M.
Which has better public transport, Marleston or Netley?
Marleston has the higher transport score (Marleston 83/100 vs Netley 81/100).
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