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Marleston suburb profile

Marleston is an inner-west Adelaide suburb characterised by a practical mix of residential streets and light industrial pockets on the city fringe. You'll find many single-storey weatherboard and brick cottages from the mid 20th century alongside newer townhouses and units, so the area suits people after manageable blocks and easy-care homes. Daily life revolves around small shopping strips, local parks and community facilities, with regular public transport and major roads providing straightforward links to the CBD and other parts of the city. The suburb's working-class, no-nonsense character gives it a pragmatic, down-to-earth feel rather than grand boulevard living.

Marleston property market performance

Current median dwelling price$875,500Past 3 months

Property growth+5.2%Past 12 months

Like many smaller suburbs, Marleston has relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values have risen sharply, up 13.6% over the last 12 months, while unit values declined modestly, down 3.2% over the same period.

Over the last 3 months eight houses and four units were recorded as sold. Over the last 12 months houses had a median days on market of 60 compared with 45 for units, so units sold faster than houses.

The rental market in Marleston shows a clear gap between property types. Average house rents were $670 a week, up a modest 2.3% over the last 12 months, while average unit rents were $490 a week, up sharply 17.2% — unit rents grew more strongly than house rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
13.6%-3.2%
Sold
Past 3 months
84
Median days on market
Past 12 months
6045
Average rent
Past 12 months
$670$490
Change in rent
Past 12 months
2.3%17.2%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Marleston demographics

A community of 1,950 people with a median age of 37 and a typical household income of $1,418 a week, roughly $73,736 a year.

Families make up the bulk of households. Couple families without children are the largest group at 43.5%, and together with couple families with children (36.0%) they account for about four in five families. One-parent families represent 15.8% and other families 4.7%.

Homes in Marleston are slightly more often owner-occupied than rented. Owner-occupiers total 52.9% (30.5% with a mortgage and 22.4% owned outright), while renters make up 47.2%.

Suburbs near Marleston

Some popular suburbs near Marleston include:

  • Richmond: Leafy, established suburb in Adelaide's inner west with tree-lined streets.
  • West Richmond: Quiet residential pocket with older weatherboard and brick homes.
  • Netley: Bayside suburb with reserves and coastal walking tracks.
  • Cowandilla: Inner suburban neighbourhood with a mix of older and newer homes.
  • Keswick: Busy suburb with strong transport links and several public parks.

How does Marleston compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Marleston’s median house price is 1.4% lower than Richmond’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Marleston have grown 5.6% higher than in Richmond.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Marleston are selling 7.7% faster than in Netley.
  • Investment considerations: In Marleston, the rental yield for house is 5.7% higher than the Adelaide average, while the rental yield for units is 0.2% lower.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Marleston have grown 3.4% higher than the average rate of growth across Adelaide.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Marleston have grown 10.7% higher than the average rate of growth for units across Adelaide.

Choose the right real estate agents in Marleston

There are 21 real estate agents in Marleston, but they don’t all deliver the same results.

Some agents have a much stronger presence in the suburb, with just 5 agents handling around 55.6% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in Marleston typically range from 1.19% to 3.25%. Comparing agents—including what they charge, what’s included, and how they structure their fees—is not only important when choosing an agent, the right structure can help ensure your chosen agent is motivated to achieve the best possible result.

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