Marleston

SA 5033 • Greater Adelaide

1,950
Population (2021)
$38,792
Median Income
0.97 km²
Area
20m
Elevation

About Marleston

Marleston is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the West Torrens (City) area. With a population of 1,950 and a median income of $38,792, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 0.97 km² at an elevation of 20m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Marleston combines affordability with quality of life.

Marleston falls under postcode 5033 and is governed by West Torrens Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Badcoe electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5033
Urban Area
West Torrens
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.95°, 138.56°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
0.97 km²
Elevation
20m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$290
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,528
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,836
Census 2021
1,950
6.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,472
Income 2021
$38,792
27.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,141
Born Overseas 767

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 148
  • 2. China 85
  • 3. Nepal 55
  • 4. England 51
  • 5. Greece 45
  • 6. Italy 29
  • 7. Vietnam 27
  • 8. Philippines 22
  • 9. South Korea 15
  • 10. Malaysia 15
  • 11. New Zealand 15
  • 12. Pakistan 15
  • 13. Iran 14
  • 14. Cambodia 12
  • 15. Hong Kong 12

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 517
English 492
Indian 158
Chinese 155
Italian 133
Greek 126
Irish 108
Scottish 100
German 98
Dutch 39

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

713
Both parents born in Australia
974
Both parents born overseas
200
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
39.4%
No Religion
37.2%
Hinduism
7.1%
Buddhism
3.3%
Islam
3.2%
Sikhism
3.0%
Judaism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
106 (5.4%)
5-14 years
138 (7.1%)
15-19 years
74 (3.8%)
20-24 years
188 (9.6%)
25-34 years
391 (20.1%)
35-44 years
317 (16.3%)
45-54 years
207 (10.6%)
55-64 years
173 (8.9%)
65-74 years
132 (6.8%)
75-84 years
114 (5.8%)
85+ years
109 (5.6%)

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