Marden · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Marden

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

A shift toward renting is a key feature of Marden, where 41.7% of households rent their homes. This is far above the national figure of 30.6%, marking the area as a significant hub for renters compared to other similar places.

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Where Marden sits — Median rent (weekly)

$305 ▲ +45.2%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Marden — higher than 59% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Marden$305
5070, SA $320
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent here is $305, which is about the same as the South Australian figure. Monthly mortgage payments usually sit at $1,668, a little above the state average but a little below the national figure of $1,863.

$305 ▲ +45.2%

Higher than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $210
  • 2016: $270
  • 2021: $305

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,668 ▲ +0.7%

Higher than 53% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,657
  • 2016: $1,517
  • 2021: $1,668

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Marden, the largest group is $200–$349 at 45%, followed by $350–$549 (33%) and Under $200 (16%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Marden splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (34%) and $1,800–$2,999 (33%), with Under $1,000 at 20%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, while the share of homes owned outright is well below both the state and national figures. Only 24.7% of residents own their homes fully, which is well below the Australian average of 31.0%.

41.7% ▼ -11.2%

Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 46.9%
  • 2016: 39.6%
  • 2021: 41.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

24.7% ▼ -4.9%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 26.0%
  • 2016: 29.0%
  • 2021: 24.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Marden, the largest group is Rented at 42%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Owned outright (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses are far less common here than across the state, making up only 44.1% of homes. This is consistent with a lower share of large homes, as those with three or more bedrooms are far below the national figure.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

44.1% ▼ -6.6%

Lower than 94% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 47.2%
  • 2016: 44.4%
  • 2021: 44.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

53.1% ▲ +11.5%

Lower than 90% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 47.6%
  • 2016: 49.8%
  • 2021: 53.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Marden, the largest group is Separate house at 44%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (33%) and Flat or apartment (22%).

Bedrooms per home

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Marden splits fairly evenly between 2 bedrooms (43%) and 3 bedrooms (40%), with 4 bedrooms at 11%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Marden [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40828/marden/topic/housing-dwellings