Question 1

Is Marryatville a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Marryatville is an inner-eastern suburb with leafy, tree-lined streets and a mix of Victorian and Federation cottages alongside renovated period homes and sympathetic contemporary infill. It sits beside the River Torrens and the Linear Park, so riverside walking and cycling are on the doorstep, and a compact village heart with cafes, a bakery and boutique shops covers everyday needs. The suburb attracts families, professionals and retirees and has straightforward road and public transport links into the city.

The community is small — 648 people with a median age of 41 and a typical household income of $1,757 a week (about $91,400 a year). Households are weighted towards families, with couple families with children at 49.4% and couple families without children at 32.1%, and most homes are owner-occupied though about 40% are rented. Local education work is under way, including a staged redevelopment at Marryatville High School and maintenance funding for the Eden Park campus, while a draft precinct master plan is being progressed. Whether Marryatville suits you comes down to what you value in a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Marryatville?

Accepted Answer

A house renting for $683 a week in Marryatville would take about 38.9% of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the most recent Census, which is a sizeable share of income.

If you're looking to rent, that rent share is the figure that matters; whether it feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Marryatville a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

If rental income is your priority, the number to note for Marryatville is house rents, which rose 5.1% over the past 12 months — a solid increase. There isn't enough recent data here to describe how property values or unit rents moved over the same period, so the house rent movement is the clearest measurable change this year; whether that fits your plans depends on your goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	4	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$683	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	5.1%	N/A

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