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Marden vs Walkerville

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.4 km apart, on the same open data. Marden scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

MardenWalkerville
Active3270
Safety3129
Wealth4078
Value5563
Parks9259
Cafés2891
Transit4141
Green space6250
Active & healthy4769
Schools nearby (OSM)1890
Median rent$305/wk $373/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,350,000$2,300,000
House sales this quarter48
Population2,6452,867
Full profile Marden in full Walkerville in full

Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Marden safer than Walkerville?

Marden scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Marden or Walkerville?

Marden has the lower median house price of the two ($1,350,000 vs $2,300,000).

Should I live in Marden or Walkerville?

Marden scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Marden or Walkerville.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →