Side by sideSuburb comparison

Marleston Dc vs Marleston.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Marleston Dc edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Marleston Dc scores higher on walkability (46/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marleston Dc (1082) sits above Marleston (1077).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Marleston Dc edges out on average school ICSEA (1082 vs 1077).

Common questionsMarleston Dc vs Marleston

Common questions

Does Marleston Dc or Marleston have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marleston Dc scores 1082 vs 1077 in Marleston. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which is more walkable, Marleston Dc or Marleston?

Marleston Dc scores 46/100 on walkability vs 28/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.

The numbers behind the take

Marleston Dc
Metric
Marleston

Price & Market

Median house
$982,000
Median unit
$260,640
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
-2.8%
Days on market

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$635/wk
$255/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
52.0%
Renter occupied
47.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

46
Walk score
28
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
8,870
Population
1,950
37
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1082
Avg ICSEA
1077

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).