Marden at a glance
Weekly rent
$700
Houses · units $485
Population
2,645
Median age 36
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Marden.
Median house price
Too few sales for a median
Only 4 house sales were recorded in the latest published quarter (updated October 2026), too few for a reliable median. We publish one from 5 sales or more. How we source data.
Sales data as of October 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$700/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$485/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
2,645
Median age: 36
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
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The brief
What to know about Marden.
The postcode for Marden is 5070 (SA), Norwood Payneham and St Peters, part of Greater Adelaide.
Marden (5070) sits in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters region of South Australia.
Marden has roughly 2,645 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Marden scores 20/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Marden's population at 2,645, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 42% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
2,645
Median age
36
Family households
58%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
183
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
20
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Marden.
Local schools for Marden
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Government School Catchment
Marden Senior College
Open Access College
Felixstow Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Marden.
- What is the Marden postcode?
- Marden is in the 5070 postcode, in SA, in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters region.
- Where is Marden?
- Marden is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5070. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters region.
- What is the average rent in Marden?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $485.
- What schools are in Marden?
- There are 20 schools serving Marden on this page, including Marden Senior College, Open Access College, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Marden?
- Marden has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Marden?
- Marden is close to Payneham, Royston Park, Felixstow, Evandale, Payneham South.
- What is the population of Marden?
- The population of Marden is approximately 2,645 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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