Marleston SA

Postcode 5033 · West Torrens LGA

Marleston is a small community in South Australia within the West Torrens local government area (postcode 5033). With a population of 1,950, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 37. Households earn a median income of $74K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Indian.

The median house price in Marleston is $1.1 million, having surged 47.1% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $608. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,528.

Public transport access includes 13 bus stops. The crime rate in the West Torrens LGA is higher than average at 8,256 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Marleston offers a gross rental yield of 2.8%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.1M/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 15.4x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +47.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.8% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.1M/$950K Near Median
Affordability15.4x Stretched
Price Momentum+47.1% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education7/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.1M
47.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$290
POPULATION
1,950
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age37
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$1,418
Personal Income /wk$746
Mortgage /mth$1,528
CRIME (West Torrens LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)8,256
Total Incidents161
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops13
Data: 2025-Q4