Moving to Marden SA 5070
What the official numbers say about living in Marden — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Budget around $1,676,338 for a median house (based on 2026 1Q sales).
Renting? The census median is $305 a week, against a median household income of $1,518 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Marden grew 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,342 → 2,645 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: India, China, England; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Italian, Punjabi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Marden scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (74% of workers), while 12% work from home.
Nearest train station: Ovingham, 4.6 km west.
Nearest tram stop: Botanic Gardens, 3.8 km south-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Klemzig Interchange, 900 m north-east.
Nearest airport: Adelaide Airport, 10.8 km south-west.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 5 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 55 schools · 65 cafes & restaurants · 16 supermarkets · 45 parks — see them all on the Marden profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Joseph's School Payneham 1.1 km · Vale Park Primary School 1.2 km · East Adelaide Primary School 1.5 km · Trinity Gardens Primary 1.8 km · Klemzig Primary 1.8 km · St Andrew's School - Eastern Campus 1.8 km · St Andrew's School - Western Campus 1.9 km · Walkerville Primary School 2 km
Groceries: Woolworths 450 m · Woolworths 1.6 km · Coles 2 km · Ronik’s Farmers Market 2.1 km · Drakes 2.1 km · Glynburn Gourmet 2.3 km · Ok Asian Supermarket 2.3 km · Indian Plaza 2.3 km
Parks and reserves: Broad Street Reserve 200 m · Hamilton Reserve 650 m · Willow Bend Reserve 700 m · Drage Reserve 750 m · Bridge Road Reserve 1.2 km · Linear Park 1.3 km · Stacey Reserve 1.4 km · Hannaford Reserve 1.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Marden, most often seen first: Noisy Miner · Australian Magpie · Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian Wood Duck · Rock Dove · Magpie-lark.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Marden, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marden here | 2,645 | $1,676,338 | 7/10 | 27% |
| Royston Park | 1,246 | $1,660,500 | 10/10 | 26% |
| Payneham | 2,438 | $1,620,000 | 7/10 | 5% |
| Joslin | 1,243 | $2,600,000 | 10/10 | 27% |
| Vale Park | 2,452 | $1,478,000 | 10/10 | 16% |
| Evandale | 1,378 | — | 9/10 | 5% |
| Felixstow | 2,477 | $1,612,000 | 7/10 | 22% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Norwood Payneham and St Peters — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Sturt — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5070 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Marden profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
A house in Marden has a median sale price of $1,676,338 (2026 1Q sales). Renters pay a median $305 a week.
The population grew 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,342 people to 2,645. It sits about 5 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line, and Adelaide station is roughly 4.6 km away. Local government is Norwood Payneham and St Peters council, and the federal seat is Sturt.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Marden vs Royston Park · Marden vs Payneham.
Nearby guides: Royston Park · Payneham · Joslin · Vale Park · Evandale · Felixstow.
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