# Demographics & Identity — Marleston

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Area: Marleston (Suburb / Locality)

A typical resident in Marleston is now just 37, making the area noticeably younger than the South Australian average. This small suburb houses 1,950 people and is defined by a large proportion of young adults.

The population has grown to 1,950, which is larger than about 80% of similar areas. Residents are generally younger than those in the rest of the state.

About 1.3% of people identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little below the state average. People in de facto relationships make up 12.4% of the population.

Young adults aged 25 to 44 make up the largest group at 36.8%. Children under 15 account for only 12.7%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 1,950 | +16.8% since 2011 |
| Median age | 37 yrs | +2.8% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.3% | +11.1% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 18.2% | -7.7% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 12.7% | -4.4% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.4% | +13.8% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 36.8%, Older adults (45–64) 19.5%, Seniors (65+) 18.2%, Youth (15–24) 13.4%, Children (0–14) 12.7%

**Marital status** — Never married 43.6%, Married 36.6%, Divorced 10.7%, Widowed 6.3%, Separated 2.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40835/marleston/topic/demographics-identity