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Marleston vs Netley

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.3 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

MarlestonNetley
Active102
Safety3565
Wealth2919
Value493
Parks492
Cafés2828
Transit9864
Green space2866
Active & healthy2835
Schools nearby (OSM)2812
Median rent$290/wk $353/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,065,000$1,200,000
House sales this quarter58
Population1,9501,910
Full profile Marleston in full Netley 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 Marleston safer than Netley?

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

Which is cheaper, Marleston or Netley?

Marleston has the lower median house price of the two ($1,065,000 vs $1,200,000).

Should I live in Marleston or Netley?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Marleston or Netley.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →