SA · Norwood Payneham and St Peters Council
Marden, 5070
Current weather
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Marden is a smaller suburban community in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters area, home to around 2,645 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 136 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-28%), roughly 51.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $520 (flats $480, houses $675), median house prices near $1,676,338 (up 16% recently), 4 school and preschool sites in the area, 12 public transport stops within the suburb, a reasonable spread of amenities, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 2,645
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,518
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 93 of 1,289
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,668
- Employment rate
- 62.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 81 / 403 / 270
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $480
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $675
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $520
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 55
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,676,338
- Median price change
- +15.6%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 136
- Against the person
- 25
- Against property
- 111
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 51.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 106 residents
- State safety percentile
- 65.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 72
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -28.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental21
- Other Theft11
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury20
- Theft From Motor Vehicle12
- Theft From Shop34
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,029
- Instrumental Music Open Access College1-37 Marden RoadSupport Services
- Marden Senior CollegeSecondary · ICSEA 1041
- Open Access CollegeCombined · ICSEA 1017
- Open Access College Marden Campus1-37 Marden RoadPrimary/Secondary Combined
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
12 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 13B Addison Ave - West side
- Stop 13C Broad St - North side
- Stop 13D Lower Portrush Rd - South West side
- Stop 13E Ascot Ave - North East side
- Stop 16 O.G. Rd - West side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Asphalt WorksPayneham Road, O G Rd21 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
175 planning-related records
2026· 25 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations and additions to existing drive-through restaurant including: addition of second drive-through lane, alterations to the car park, external signage upgrades and internal alterations and fitout383 PAYNEHAM RD MARDEN SA 5070Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling including combined retaining and fencing18 DIX AV MARDEN SA 5070Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 702 GRIVELL RD MARDEN SA 5070Under Assessment
- Land Division 1 into 3 Torrens Title2 KILDARE CT MARDEN SA 5070Under Assessment
May 2026
- One (1) two-storey detached dwelling and two (2) two-storey group dwellings, together with common driveway, fencing and retaining, and the removal of one (1) council street tree8 CHURCH ST MARDEN SA 5070Under Assessment
- Construction of four (4) abutting group dwellings (3x three-storey, 1x two-storey), with associated common driveway, visitor parking and landscaping31 LOWER PORTRUSH RD MARDEN SA 5070Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Application 24037069 comprising various internal & external changes - Construction of three (3) two-storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement2 KILDARE CT MARDEN SA 5070Under Assessment
April 2026
- Louvre Roof Verandah22 LYNWOOD DR MARDEN SA 5070Decision Made
- Verandah2 LYNWOOD DR MARDEN SA 5070Decision Made
- Verandah22A PITT ST MARDEN SA 5070Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling37A LOWER PORTRUSH RD MARDEN SA 5070Decision Made
- Dwelling addition, verandah, garage and swimming pool10 RIVER ST MARDEN SA 5070Under Assessment
March 2026
- Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers40A MARDEN RD MARDEN SA 5070Decision Made
- Dwelling addition, deck and shed16 DIX AV MARDEN SA 5070Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling32 BROAD ST MARDEN SA 5070Under Assessment
- 2 Storage Sheds3 WILLOWBANK CR MARDEN SA 5070Under Assessment
February 2026
- removal of a regulated manchurian pear tree14B RIVER ST MARDEN SA 5070Decision Made
- Construction of a two-storey office building, and change of use from a place of worship to a display/selections centre, with associated landscaping, fencing and amendments to access arrangements401 PAYNEHAM RD MARDEN SA 5070;LOT 100 O G RD MARDEN SA 5070Under Assessment
- Free Standing Business Identification Signage337 PAYNEHAM RD MARDEN SA 5070Decision Made
- front masonry fence3 ADDISON AV MARDEN SA 5070Decision Made
- swimming pool with water feature, boundary fencing and an outbuilding (pool equipment shed)8 KILDARE AV MARDEN SA 5070Under Assessment
- Removal of significant Eucalyptus melliodora53 LOWER PORTRUSH RD MARDEN SA 5070Decision Made
- verandahUNIT 9 22 -24 MARDEN RD MARDEN SA 5070Decision Made
January 2026
- Three, two-storey detached dwellings (in a terrace arrangement)44 LOWER PORTRUSH RD MARDEN SA 5070Under Assessment
- Two-storey detached dwelling6 GRIVELL RD MARDEN SA 5070Decision Made
2025· 15 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling alterations & additions including attached verandahs, demolition of ancillary structures and removal of a regulated walnut tree9 POLLOCK AV MARDEN SA 5070Under Assessment
- Construction of four (4) two-storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement205 O G RD MARDEN SA 5070Under Assessment
- Community Title Land Division creating two (2) additional allotments - 1 into 3 - together with common property13 CHURCH ST MARDEN SA 5070Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division creating one (1) additional allotment - 1 into 213 CHURCH ST MARDEN SA 5070Decision Made
- Two-storey detached dwelling32 BROAD ST MARDEN SA 5070Decision Made
- two storey detached dwelling40A MARDEN RD MARDEN SA 5070Decision Made
November 2025
- Torrens Title Land Division (1-into-2)8 CHURCH ST MARDEN SA 5070Decision Made
- Removal of a significant treeUNIT 30 17 -19 CHURCH ST MARDEN SA 5070Under Assessment
- Construction of a verandah and deck15 PITT ST MARDEN SA 5070Decision Made
- Installation of a new security gate to an existing Woolworths tenancy9 -21 LOWER PORTRUSH RD MARDEN SA 5070Decision Made
- Torrens Title land division (1 allotment into 2 allotments)32 BROAD ST MARDEN SA 5070Decision Made
October 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling20 KILDARE AV MARDEN SA 5070Decision Made
- Construction of two (2), two-storey detached dwellings and removal of a significant Agonis flexuosa (willow myrtle) tree8 CHURCH ST MARDEN SA 5070Under Assessment
- Two-storey detached dwelling (with basement)8 KILDARE AV MARDEN SA 5070Under Assessment
- Removal of a regulated Golden Elm tree (Ulmus glabra)26 BATTAMS RD MARDEN SA 5070Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
34 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
- Bakery
- Bendigo BankBank
- Bbq
- Bench (6)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- Bicycle Repair Station
- Stop 13 Payneham Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 134 O G Road - South West sideBus stop
- Stop 135 O G Road - West sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
29 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 51.0/100
- National rank
- 1619th in Australia
- State rank
- 124th in SA
- Peer rank
- #33 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #92 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime21
- Other Theftcrime11
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime20
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime12
- Theft From Shopcrime34
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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