Marden

SA 5070 • Greater Adelaide

2,645
Population (2021)
$42,536
Median Income
1.06 km²
Area
45m
Elevation

About Marden

Marden is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Norwood Payneham St Peters (City) area. With a population of 2,645 and a median income of $42,536, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.06 km² at an elevation of 45m, 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. Marden combines affordability with quality of life.

Marden falls under postcode 5070 and is governed by Norwood Payneham St Peters Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Dunstan electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5070
Urban Area
Norwood - Payneham - St Peters
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.89°, 138.63°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.06 km²
Elevation
45m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    9 Lower Portrush Road Marden 5070 SA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$305
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,668
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
36 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,309
Census 2021
2,645
14.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,824
Income 2021
$42,536
33.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,550
Born Overseas 1,015

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 162
  • 2. China 157
  • 3. England 87
  • 4. Italy 86
  • 5. Nepal 42
  • 6. Vietnam 34
  • 7. Malaysia 32
  • 8. Philippines 29
  • 9. Iran 25
  • 10. Sri Lanka 22
  • 11. South Korea 20
  • 12. Hong Kong 19
  • 13. Pakistan 19
  • 14. United States 18
  • 15. Singapore 15

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 711
Australian 593
Italian 372
Chinese 293
Irish 160
Scottish 160
Indian 141
German 128
Greek 75
Vietnamese 56

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

922
Both parents born in Australia
1,336
Both parents born overseas
303
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
41.7%
No Religion
38.9%
Hinduism
5.9%
Buddhism
3.1%
Sikhism
2.6%
Islam
2.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
133 (5.0%)
5-14 years
239 (9.0%)
15-19 years
102 (3.9%)
20-24 years
187 (7.1%)
25-34 years
582 (22.0%)
35-44 years
391 (14.8%)
45-54 years
285 (10.8%)
55-64 years
285 (10.8%)
65-74 years
212 (8.0%)
75-84 years
163 (6.2%)
85+ years
79 (3.0%)

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