Marden, SA 5070 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Marden is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5070, home to 2,645 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters local government area and roughly 5 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,645
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $1,518 /week
- Median personal income
- $818 /week
- Median family income
- $2,003 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Norwood Payneham and St Peters
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - Central and Hills
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Sturt
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $305 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,668
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- St Joseph's School - Payneham
- Trinity Gardens School
- Felixstow Community School
- Open Access College
- Open Access College Marden Campus
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 22 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 94 bus stops
- Stop 138 Portrush Rd - East side
- Stop 138 Portrush Rd - West side
- Stop 137 Portrush Rd - East side
- Stop 137 Portrush Rd - West side
- Stop 139 Portrush Rd - East side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 9 cafés
- 11 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 39 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 6 supermarkets
- 19 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 525 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 6.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 43.1% of the 1,772 resolvable premises in Marden. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 34.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 43.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 3.3%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 19.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 671 across postcode 5070 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 257 theft, 117 violent offences, 104 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Marden?
Marden (SA 5070) had 2,645 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Norwood Payneham and St Peters local government area.
What is the median rent in Marden?
The median advertised rent in Marden is $305/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Marden?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Marden covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: St Joseph's School - Payneham (0.3 km), Trinity Gardens School (0.9 km), Felixstow Community School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Marden?
Marden is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (43.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Marden?
Across postcode 5070, 671 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (257), violent (117), vehicle theft (104). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Marden?
In Marden, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (6.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Marden?
94 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Marden centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 22 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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