Marleston, SA 5033 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Marleston is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5033, home to 1,950 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the West Torrens local government area and roughly 4 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,950
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $1,418 /week
- Median personal income
- $746 /week
- Median family income
- $1,895 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- West Torrens
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hindmarsh
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $290 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,528
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Tenison Woods Catholic School
- Cowandilla Primary School
- Warriappendi School
- St John Bosco School
- Richmond Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 16 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 78 bus stops
- Stop 8E Marion Rd - East side
- Stop 8E Marion Rd - West side
- Stop 5 Richmond Rd - North side
- Stop 8F Marion Rd - East side
- Stop 5 Richmond Rd - South side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 9 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 34 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 1 supermarket
- 9 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), 2.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 95.1% of the 1,266 resolvable premises in Marleston. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 4.4%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.5%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 95.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 698 across postcode 5033 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 16% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 368 theft, 103 violent offences, 91 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Marleston?
Marleston (SA 5033) had 1,950 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the West Torrens local government area.
What is the median rent in Marleston?
The median advertised rent in Marleston is $290/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Marleston?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Marleston covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Tenison Woods Catholic School (0.3 km), Cowandilla Primary School (0.5 km), Warriappendi School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Marleston?
Marleston is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (95.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Marleston?
Across postcode 5033, 698 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (368), violent (103), property damage (91). 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 Marleston?
In Marleston, 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 (2.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Marleston?
78 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Marleston centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 16 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.
Additional sources for this profile: