Marleston
SA 5033 · West Torrens
1,950 (2021) → 2,078 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Marleston is a moderate growth suburb in West Torrens, SA 5033, about 4km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $970K is around the same as the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 83/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Marleston has an overall score of 80/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 64/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (7.59%), China (4.36%), Nepal (2.82%), England (2.62%), Greece (2.31%)
Top languages: Greek (4.87%), Mandarin (4.46%), Punjabi (3.64%), Nepali (2.82%), Malayalam (2.36%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1075 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Warriappendi SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 750
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tenison Woods Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.7kmICSEA 1082
- Richmond Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1115
- SEDA College SA - West Adelaide Football ClubSecondary · Independent · 1.1km
- Cowandilla Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1059
- Aspect Treetop SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1065
- Plympton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1071
- Black Forest Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1113
- St John Bosco SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1054
- SEDA College SA - Glandore Recreation CentreSecondary · Independent · 2.1km
- Emmaus Christian College - Brooklyn Park CampusCombined · Independent · 2.1km
- Errington Special Education CentreCombined · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1030
- Plympton International CollegeCombined · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1040
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Marleston
Is Marleston safe?
Marleston has a residential safety score of 64/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 8,256 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Marleston?
In Marleston, the median house price is $970K. Median weekly house rent is $635.
How far is Marleston from Adelaide CBD?
Marleston is about 4.0 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 24 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Marleston?
Marleston has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 750 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Marleston?
Marleston has a transport score of 83/100 and 13 bus stops.