Marden Postcode
South Australia
Marden is an inner suburb in South Australia, located approximately 5 km from the Adelaide CBD. It falls within the 5070 postcode area and uses the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Marden has a population of 2,645 (1,272 males, 1,372 females). The median age is 36 years.
The median weekly household income in Marden is $1,518, with a median personal income of $818 per week.
The median weekly rent is $305 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,668.
In terms of birthplace, 79% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are India (162), Other countries (97), and Italy (86).
60.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 36.6% speak another language.
The employment rate in Marden shows 1,433 people employed (849 full-time, 514 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.3%.
The most common occupations are professionals (440), managers (126), and clerical & admin (121).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Marden has an IRSAD score of 1017 placing it in decile 7 (advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Marden covers an area of 1.1 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 2486 persons per km².
Statistically, Marden sits within the Port Adelaide - East area, part of the broader Adelaide - North region. It falls under the Norwood Payneham and St Peters local government area.
The federal electorate for Marden is Sturt (Inner Metropolitan).
Marden Details
| Postcode | 5070 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 2,645 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,518/week |
| Median Personal Income | $818/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $305 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,668 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Population Density | 2486/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,207 |
| Completed Year 12 | 60.4% |
| Australian Citizens | 75.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 18 (0.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (advantaged) |
| Latitude | -34.8964 |
| Longitude | 138.6392 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 5 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - North |
| Area (SA3) | Port Adelaide - East |
| Local Government | Norwood Payneham and St Peters |
| Federal Electorate | Sturt |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 372 (14.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 289 (10.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 973 (36.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 570 (21.6%) |
| 65+ years | 454 (17.2%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 235 (8.9%) |
| Arthritis | 80 (3.0%) |
| Asthma | 79 (3.0%) |
| Diabetes | 64 (2.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 46 (1.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 41 (1.6%) |
| Cancer | 24 (0.9%) |
| Dementia | 9 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 136 (11.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 590 (49.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 331 (27.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 132 (11.1%) |