Marleston at a glance
Median house
$1,065,000
+11.2% over 12 months
Median unit
$260,640
Weekly rent
$565
Houses · units $455
Gross yield
2.8%
Houses, on the median
Population
1,950
Median age 37
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Prices: Median of 5 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,065,000 on a typical sale, above the South Australia median (5 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $260,640, roughly 76% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+11.2%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $213,000. Prices sit above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +11.2%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Marleston.
Median house price
$1,065,000
+11.2% over the past year. Median unit price $260,640.
Median of 5 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$565/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$455/wk
Owner occupied
52%
Renter occupied
47%
At a deeper level
$1,065,000
+11.2% annual growth
$260,640
1,950
Median age: 37
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
5-year trajectory
at +11.2%/yr
2021
$626K
5-year change
+70%
2026
$1.1M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Marleston.
Marleston's median house price is $1,065,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 5 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)).
Postcode 5033 (SA), City of West Torrens, part of Greater Adelaide.
Marleston (5033) sits in the West Torrens region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,065,000, above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +11.2% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Marleston has roughly 1,950 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Marleston scores 28/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Marleston's population at 1,950, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (52% own, 47% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (37%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,950
Median age
37
Family households
55%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.76% (median rent $565/wk against a $1,065,000 price tag). Units yield 9.08% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 47% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +11.2% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20262.76%
Based on $1,065,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20269.08%
Based on $260,640 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026+11.2%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202652%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
121
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.
28
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 Marleston.
Local schools for Marleston
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Government School Catchment
Richmond Primary School
Cowandilla Primary School
Plympton 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 Marleston.
- What is the median house price in Marleston?
- The median house price in Marleston, SA 5033 is $1,065,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 5 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $260,640. Annual growth is +11.2%.
- How much is my house worth in Marleston?
- A useful starting point is the Marleston median house price of $1,065,000 (units $260,640). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Marleston a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Marleston is 2.8%: the median weekly house rent is $565 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $1,065,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price rose 11.2% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Marleston is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Marleston postcode?
- Marleston is in the 5033 postcode, in SA, in the City of West Torrens region.
- Where is Marleston?
- Marleston is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5033. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of West Torrens region.
- What is the average rent in Marleston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $565, for units it's $455.
- What schools are in Marleston?
- There are 20 schools serving Marleston on this page, including Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School, Richmond Primary School, Cowandilla Primary School.
- How walkable is Marleston?
- Marleston has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Marleston?
- Marleston is close to Richmond, Kurralta Park, Mile End South, Netley, Ashford.
- What is the population of Marleston?
- The population of Marleston is approximately 1,950 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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