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SA · West Torrens Council

Marleston, SA, 5033

Current weather

12.5°CThunderstorm

78% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.7° / 11.7° today · 27.7 mm rain

Desirability score

37.6/100

3626th in Australia

96% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Marleston is a small locality in the West Torrens area, home to around 1,950 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 161 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with rising year-on-year trends (+76%), roughly 82.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $500 (flats $280, houses $635), median house prices near $982,000 (down 3% recently), 1 school and preschool site in the area, 13 public transport stops within the suburb, a reasonable spread of amenities, 2 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
1,950
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$1,418
Dwelling vacancy
6.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
60 of 897
Median monthly mortgage
$1,528
Employment rate
62.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
47 / 265 / 157

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)
$280
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$635
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$500
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
10
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$982,000
Median price change
-2.8%

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)
161
Against the person
12
Against property
149
Rate per 1,000 residents
82.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 162 residents
State safety percentile
80.7th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
65
Increase (daily rate)
+75.5%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental15
  • Other Theft30
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury7
  • Theft From Shop80
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv8

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
1
  • Kurralta Park Community Kindergarten35 Barwell AvenuePreschools

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

Public transport

13 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 3A South Rd - West side
  • Stop 4 Richmond Rd - South side
  • Stop 6 Grove Ave - West side
  • Stop 7 Grove Ave - West side
  • Stop 8 Galway Ave - North side

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

2 active roadworks / incidents

  • Torrens To Darlington - Barrier WorksMarion Road, Desmond Av22 Jun 2026 – 02 Jul 2026
  • Torrens To Darlington - Barrier WorksMarion Road, Watson Av22 Jun 2026 – 02 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

144 planning-related records

2026· 22 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Removal of regulated (Melaleuca armillaris) tree on council verge.
    55 BOSS AV MARLESTON SA 5033Under Assessment
  • 1-into-4 Community Title Land Division
    52 BOSS AV MARLESTON SA 5033Under Assessment
  • Minor Works new meeting room back of house and associated services
    5 -9 MARKER AV MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made
  • Construction and commencement of a Place of Worship, together with construction of associated signage and an outbuilding
    61 GROVE AV MARLESTON SA 5033Under Assessment
  • Removal of 1 x Significant Cotton Palm (Washingtonia Filifera)
    UNIT 1-5 13 BARNES AV MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made
  • Proposed internal fit out (storage area)
    UNIT 4 14 BRUCE AV MARLESTON SA 5033Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    47 CUDMORE TCE MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made

  • May 2026

  • Construction of a front fence and replacement of an existing corner fence, including increasing the corner fence height from 1.3 m to 1.8 m.
    37B BARWELL AV MARLESTON SA 5033Under Assessment
  • Attach Stratco verandah to rear of unit
    UNIT 2 9 -15 CUDMORE TCE MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made
  • Advertising Signage
    2 -4 RETALLACK AV MARLESTON SA 5033;5 RETALLACK AV MARLESTON SA 5033Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Attached non-illuminated advertisement
    222 RICHMOND RD MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made
  • Swimming pool & associated swimming pool safety fences
    23 RITCHIE TCE MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made
  • Variation of Development Application 22018173 'Construction of three Warehouses with associated Offices, landscaping and car parking.' - Addition of ancillary storage area to Warehouse 3 plus minor dimensional changes
    2 MOSS AV MARLESTON SA 5033;4 MOSS AV MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made
  • Internal and external building alterations to existing public service depot amenities building and main building, and roof-mounted air conditioning units
    41 -55 BARNES AV MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Variation of Development Application 25028035 'A two-storey office building with attached internally illuminated advertisements and associated fencing, retaining walls and earthworks, and a two-storey building comprising two warehouses with ancillary offices, all with associated car parking and landscaping': - to increase the size of the warehouse tenancies
    28 -32 GROVE AV MARLESTON SA 5033;34 -38 GROVE AV MARLESTON SA 5033Under Assessment
  • Construction of a two-storey residential flat building comprising 3 dwellings with associated fencing and common driveway
    56 BARNES AV MARLESTON SA 5033Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Refurbishment of existing aged care facility
    18 -20 CUDMORE TCE MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Prefabricated office building located within existing public service depot building
    41 -55 BARNES AV MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made
  • 4 x two storey group dwellings, masonry fencing and the removal of 2 x Regulated Lemon Trees, 1 x Regulated Pear Tree and 1 x Regulated Chinese Elm Tree
    52 BOSS AV MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made
  • Removal of one (1) regulated (Melaleuca armillaris) tree
    43 BOSS AV MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made
  • Land Division 1 into 2 Torrens Title
    28 ANSTEY CR MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made
  • Removal of significant (Agonis Flexuosa) tree in council verge
    2 CONEYBEER ST MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made
2025· 18 proposals

  • November 2025

  • Land Division creating 1 additional allotment (1 into 2)
    28 -32 GROVE AV MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made
  • Variation of Development Application 24031757 - Additional floor area for Residence 3
    2 BAKERS RD MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made
  • Building alterations (Fire safety remediation works)
    3 -5 STIRLING ST MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • An application for a new schedule of Essential Safety Provisions to be issued
    65 GALWAY AV MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made
  • Two (2) two-storey detached dwellings & fences / retaining walls exceeding 2.1m in height
    14 BARNES AV MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made
  • A two-storey office building with attached internally illuminated advertisements and associated fencing, retaining walls and earthworks, and a two-storey building comprising two warehouses with ancillary offices, all with associated car parking and landscaping
    28 -32 GROVE AV MARLESTON SA 5033;34 -38 GROVE AV MARLESTON SA 5033Under Assessment

  • September 2025

  • Variation to Development Application 23006682 – Internal Reconfiguration to facilitate Office Use on the Upper Floor, and Bulky Goods with Warehouse/Storage on the Ground Floor, including Modifications to Car Parking Layout
    222 RICHMOND RD MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made
  • Refurbishment (building alterations and dining room addition) of existing aged care facility
    18 -20 CUDMORE TCE MARLESTON SA 5033Under Assessment

  • August 2025

  • Construction of two (2) warehouses and associated offices and advertisements, together with construction of carpark and landscaping
    41 -41A GROVE AV MARLESTON SA 5033Under Assessment
  • Variation to Development Application 24041549:- to modify vehicle manoeuvring for units 1 and 2, modification to floor area of Haneco office, change from above-ground water tanks to below-ground water tanks, modification to floor plans and updated elevations.
    1 RETALLACK AV MARLESTON SA 5033;2 -4 RETALLACK AV MARLESTON SA 5033;3 RETALLACK AV MARLESTON SA 5033;5 RETALLACK AV MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made
  • Removal of regulated tree (Agonis flexuosa) on Council verge
    25 CUDMORE TCE MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • One (1) two storey detached dwelling, a two storey residential flat building containing two (2) dwellings and combined retaining walls and fences exceeding 2.1m in height
    5 RITCHIE TCE MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made
  • Verandah rear of dwelling
    7 RITCHIE TCE MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made
  • Two (2) double storey semi-detached dwellings and associated fencing/retaining
    28 ANSTEY CR MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made
  • Tenancy Fitout - Bounce Inc
    164 -168 RICHMOND RD MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made
  • Fire safety upgrade works
    172 RICHMOND RD MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made

  • June 2025

  • Land Division (Boundary Realignment - 4 into 4)
    1 RETALLACK AV MARLESTON SA 5033;2 -4 RETALLACK AV MARLESTON SA 5033;3 RETALLACK AV MARLESTON SA 5033;5 RETALLACK AV MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made
  • Primary Community Land Division (1 into 20)
    1 RETALLACK AV MARLESTON SA 5033;2 -4 RETALLACK AV MARLESTON SA 5033;3 RETALLACK AV MARLESTON SA 5033;5 RETALLACK AV MARLESTON SA 5033Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

35 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • The Bagel Boys BakeryBakery
  • Bicycle Repair Station
  • Stop 3A Richmond Road - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 3A South Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 4 Richmond Road - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 5 Richmond Road - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 6 Grove Avenue - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 6 Grove Avenue - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 6 Richmond Road - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 7 Grove Avenue - East 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)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

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

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
2
Parks (OSM)
2

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
37.6/100
National rank
3626th in Australia
State rank
388th in SA
Peer rank
#82 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#271 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data confidence
96%

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 Environmentalcrime15
  • Other Theftcrime30
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime7
  • Theft From Shopcrime80
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime8
  • 1-into-4 Community Title Land Divisionplanning52 BOSS AV MARLESTON SA 5033Lodged 16 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • 4 x two storey group dwellings, masonry fencing and the removal of 2 x Regulated Lemon Trees, 1 x Regulated Pear Tree and 1 x Regulated Chinese Elm Treeplanning52 BOSS AV MARLESTON SA 5033Lodged 22 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
  • A two-storey office building with attached internally illuminated advertisements and associated fencing, retaining walls and earthworks, and a two-storey building comprising two warehouses with ancillary offices, all with associated car parking and landscapingplanning28 -32 GROVE AV MARLESTON SA 5033;34 -38 GROVE AV MARLESTON SA 5033Lodged 03 Oct 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Advertising Signageplanning2 -4 RETALLACK AV MARLESTON SA 5033;5 RETALLACK AV MARLESTON SA 5033Lodged 01 May 2026 · Under Assessment
  • An application for a new schedule of Essential Safety Provisions to be issuedplanning65 GALWAY AV MARLESTON SA 5033Lodged 21 Oct 2025 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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