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Marden, SA 5070
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,330,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$640,000
market range $600K-$725K
Gross Yield (houses)
2.8%
1yr Growth (houses)
+12.6%
market range +10.0% to +17.5%
Investment snapshot for Marden
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Marden market and investor summary
In Marden, SA 5070, houses show a gross rental yield of 2.8%. House prices have moved +12.6% over the past year and +80.0% over three years. At 1.2% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.8% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.2% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Marden: people, income and schools
About 2,645 people live in Marden, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 6% over five years. At a median age of 36, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 58% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $79,000 a year (about $1,520 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (7 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Locally, around 32% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 72 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Marden sits about 5.1 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 67 for walkability and 5 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 2,645
- +6% over 5yr
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $79,000/yr
- Households renting
- 42%
- Family households
- 58%
- Socio-economic rank
- 7/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 72
- avg ICSEA 1020
- Unemployment
- 2.7%
- Distance to CBD
- 5.1 km
- Walk score
- 67/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Marden
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What should I check before investing in Marden?
Marden has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.0% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +12.6% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Marden?
The median property price in Marden, SA 5070 is $640K for units.
What rental yield does Marden show?
The gross rental yield in Marden is 2.8% for houses and 4.0% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Marden?
House prices in Marden are up 12.6% over the past year and up 80.0% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Marden?
The current vacancy rate in Marden is 1.2%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Marden?
Marden has a population of approximately 2,645 residents, with a median age of 36.
What schools are near Marden?
There are 72 schools within roughly 5km of Marden. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Marden's population growing?
The population of Marden has grown about 6% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Marden from the CBD?
Marden is about 5.1 km from the CBD.
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